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Falcons at Dolphins Live Blog: Atlanta Takes Home The Victory

Follow along for live updates on the Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins in preseason Game 1.

Ben King

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Atlanta Falcons football is officially back as the team is set to take on the Miami Dolphins in Game 1 of the NFL preseason on Friday night at 7 p.m. ET in Hard Rock Stadium.

The Falcons and Dolphins held joint practices together on Tuesday and Wednesday, leading up to their preseason openers. Atlanta's new defensive coordinator, Ryan Nielsen, debuts with the franchise along with 2023 first-round pick Bijan Robinson, who is slated to get his fair share of carries after starting out on the depth chart as the No. 3 running back.

For those unfamiliar with college football, prepare to have your eyes opened when the former Texas Longhorn gets to perform under the Friday night lights against NFL backups.

Robinson will get his carries once the veteran starters have exited the game after the first series or two. The Falcons and their fans will not get a look at second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder on Friday, but they will get the chance to see what backup quarterback Logan Woodside is capable of. 

It was also announced ahead of kickoff that Miami would not be starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in Game 1. The Dolphins are expected to go with Skylar Thompson and Mike White. 

The Falcon Report's Gameday Preview can be found here, and you can find out how to watch the game here.

Follow along below for live updates on Atlanta's first of three preseason games.

First Quarter 

Q1 (10:37): Falcons rookie safety DeMarcco Hellams intercepts Miami quarterback Mike White's pass in the endzone.

Q1 (5:02): Atlanta punter Bradley Pinion sends the ball back to Miami on a 40-yard punt. The Dolphins take over at their own 15-yard line.

Q1 (1:56): The Falcons force the Dolphins to punt after a quick three and out. Atlanta will take over at their own 32-yard line. The game remains scoreless.

End of First Quarter -- Atlanta 0, Miami 0

Second Quarter

Q2 (12:33): Atlanta running back Godwin Igwebuike scores the first touchdown of the day on an 11-yard scamper to the endzone. Younghoe Koo missed the extra point.

Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Q2 (8:04): Miami turns the ball over on downs following an incomplete pass from Dolphins quarterback Mike White. The Falcons will take over at their own three-yard line.

Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Q2 (5:14): Falcons are forced to punt after giving up a sack. Miami will take over at their own 29-yard line following a holding penalty.

Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Q2 (0:15): Atlanta forces another turnover on downs following an incomplete pass in the end zone.   

Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Halftime -- Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Third Quarter

Q3 (13:35): Atlanta is forced to punt on their opening drive of the second half. Miami takes over at its own 25-yard line.

Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Q3 (10:57): Miami is forced to punt on fourth and long and the Falcons will take over at their own 30-yard line.

Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Q3 (3:36): Atlanta turns the ball over on downs in the red zone. Miami takes over at its own seven-yard line.

Atlanta 6, Miami 0

End of Third Quarter -- Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Q4 (14:17): Atlanta defensive back Lukas Denis intercepts Skylar Thompson's pass. The Falcons will take over at their own 17-yard line.

Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Q4 (12:34): Atlanta is forced to punt after the interception. Miami will take over at its own 35-yard line.

Atlanta 6, Miami 0

Q4 (9:29): Miami kicker Jason Sanders knocks in a 49-yard field goal to cut Atlanta's lead in half.

Atlanta 6, Miami 3

Q4 (7:09): Atlanta has no answer to Miami's field goal and is forced to punt. The Dolphins will take over at their own eight-yard line. 

Atlanta 6, Miami 3

Q4 (2:33): Miami is forced to punt, and Atlanta cornerback Dee Alford takes it back to the house on a 79-yard return for a touchdown. The Falcons go up 10 points with two and a half minutes remaining. Extra point is good.

Atlanta 13, Miami 3

Q4 (2:20): Atlanta cornerback Breon Borders picks off Miami quarterback Thompson and takes it into the end zone to give the Falcons a 16-point lead. Koo Misses his second extra point of the game.

Atlanta 19, Miami 3

Q4 (2:00): Atlanta linebacker Arnold Ebiketie forces a fumble while sacking Miami quarterback Thompson. Falcons will take over on Miami's 34-yard line.

Atlanta 19, Miami 3

Final -- Atlanta 19, Miami 3

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