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Miami Dolphins 3
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Match Report

Alford's 79-yard punt return TD helps Falcons to a 19-3 win over Dolphins in preseason opener

— Dee Alford played college football at a small school in Tusculum, Tennessee, and spent two years in the Canadian Football League before signing with the Atlanta Falcons last year. He didn’t even know at the time if he’d make the team’s 53-man roster.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/1/26 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 0-16 NFL
10/25/26 vs San Francisco 49ers W 29-20 NFL
10/18/26 vs Chicago Bears L 23-31 NFL
10/11/26 vs Baltimore Ravens L 23-30 NFL
10/5/26 @ New Orleans Saints W 45-24 NFL
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Team Stats

ATL MIA
13
1st Downs
20
6
Passing 1st downs
12
6
Rushing 1st downs
5
1
1st downs from penalties
3
3-12
3rd down efficiency
3-10
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
53
Total Plays
61
227
Total Yards
317
4.3
Yards per Play
5.2
9
Total Drives
10
125
Passing
149
14/23
Comp/Att
19/30
4.6
Yards per pass
4.3
0
Interceptions thrown
3
4-21
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-40
102
Rushing
168
26
Rushing Attempts
26
3.9
Yards per rush
6.5
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-3
6-50
Penalties
8-72
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
3
2
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:02
Possession
31:58

Injuries

Miami Dolphins

  • Malik Herring Questionable
  • Kaytron Allen Questionable
  • Jaylen Wright Questionable
  • Darrell Baker Jr. Out
  • De'Von Achane Injured Reserve

Atlanta Falcons

  • Beaux Collins Injured Reserve
  • James Pearce Jr. Questionable
  • Divine Deablo Questionable
  • Brian Robinson Jr. Out
  • Yasir Abdullah Injured Reserve

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