Overview
- Tagovailoa was added to the game-day injury report with an illness after waking with his left eye swollen shut, received antibiotics, and wore a visor before starting.
- He went 20-of-26 for 205 yards with four touchdown passes and no turnovers, connecting with De'Von Achane, Malik Washington, Jaylen Waddle, and Ollie Gordon II.
- Miami snapped a three-game losing streak and outgained Atlanta 338-213, improving to 2-6 after entering the day under heavy scrutiny.
- The Dolphins ran for a season-high 141 yards and held Bijan Robinson to 25 rushing yards with a lost fumble, as Jordyn Brooks posted 10 tackles, three for loss, and a sack.
- Atlanta started Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. sidelined by a knee issue and played without Drake London, with the Falcons falling to 3-4.