By Tiffany Williams –
It was a thrilling preseason matchup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida as the Miami Dolphins went head-to-head with the Atlanta Falcons for the 21st time in the preseason on Friday night, and the Dolphins secured a 20-13 victory, marking their 12th preseason win against the Falcons and bringing their preseason record to 12-9 all-time against Atlanta. This win also solidified Miami’s position with the third-most preseason victories against any franchise, with 18 wins against Tampa Bay and 15 wins against New Orleans.
The game started with Jason Sanders making an impressive career-long 58-yard field goal, putting the Dolphins in the lead.
In the second quarter, Skylar Thompson connected with Jeff Wilson for a touchdown, marking Thompson’s ninth preseason touchdown pass of his career.
Also, in the second quarter, Rookie RB Jaylen Wright, the 4th-round pick (120th overall) by Miami in the 2024 NFL Draft, during his NFL debut scored his first NFL touchdown on a 6-yard run.
In the third quarter, Jason Sanders scored again with a 46-yard field goal.
Tanner Conner emerged as a standout player of the night, leading the Dolphins in receiving with 70 yards, including an impressive 43-yard reception from Thompson in the second quarter.
On the defensive side of the ball, Patrick McMorris made his preseason debut and led the team with eight total tackles.
Up next for the Dolphins is the Commanders on August 17.
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