Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins: Head-to-Head Record & History

Q: Who won the 2025 Dolphins vs Falcons Week 8 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–10 in Week 8 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on October 26, 2025. See the Dolphins' 2025 schedule.

Q: What was the final score of Dolphins vs Falcons?

The final score was Dolphins 34, Falcons 10. The Dolphins led 17–3 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 17, Falcons 7.

Q: Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Falcons?

Tua Tagovailoa led the game with 24.2 PPR fantasy points, the QB8 of Week 8, on 20 of 26 passing for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jaylen Waddle was next with 20.9 (WR5). See Tua Tagovailoa's 2025 game log.

Q: Who led Dolphins vs Falcons in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 20 of 26 for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 18 carries for 67 yards. Jaylen Waddle (MIA) led in receiving with 5 catches for 99 yards and a touchdown.

Q: How many fantasy points did Tua Tagovailoa score against the Falcons?

Tua Tagovailoa scored 24.2 fantasy points against the Falcons in Week 8 of the 2025 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 20 of 26 passing for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Q: Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Falcons?

Tua Tagovailoa outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.2 PPR points on 11.5 xFP (+12.7). Kirk Cousins fell furthest short, with 7.1 points on 15.1 xFP (−8.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Q: Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Falcons?

De'Von Achane had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 20.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

Q: How did the Dolphins beat the Falcons?

The Dolphins beat the Falcons 34–10 because they averaged 5.2 yards per play to 4.3, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 338–213.

Q: Which team won the turnover battle in Dolphins vs Falcons?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle 1–0: the Falcons gave the ball away 1 time and the Dolphins not at all. The Dolphins won the game.

Final2025 Week 8

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GASun, Oct 26, 2025, 1:00 PM ET

Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Dolphins	7	10	7	10	34
Falcons	0	3	0	7	10

MIA 34ATL 10 Final

Passing leader
Tua Tagovailoa
MIA · QB
24.2PPR pts
20/26, 205 YDS, 4 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Jaylen Waddle
MIA · WR
20.9PPR pts
5 REC, 99 YDS, 1 TD
Falcons leader
Kyle Pitts Sr.
ATL · TE
14.9PPR pts
9 REC, 59 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Jordyn Brooks
MIA
1 SACK, 10 TKL

Dolphins 34, Falcons 10: Miami leads from start to finish

Miami led 17–3 at halftime and outscored Atlanta 17–7 after the break to win 34–10. The Dolphins finished with a 338–213 edge in total offense and averaged 5.2 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Falcons went 2-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Dolphins kept the ball for 37:58 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

+0.9 yards/play MIA 5.2 · ATL 4.3
+1 turnover margin MIA 0 turnovers
+125 total yards MIA 338 · ATL 213

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons Game Highlights | NFL 2025 Season Week 8

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Why the Dolphins Won

Miami won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Dolphins vs Falcons
Dolphins	Stat	Falcons
5.2	Yards per play	4.3

0	Turnovers	1

338	Total yards	213

Other team stats
65	Plays	49

46%	Third-down conversion	18%

37:58	Time of possession	22:02

Scoring Summary

The Dolphins scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Falcons scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Dolphins vs Falcons
Time	Team	Play	MIA	ATL
1st quarter
2:33	MIA	Tua Tagovailoa → De'Von Achane, 3-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP	7	0
2nd quarter
12:59	ATL	Parker Romo 45-yard FG	7	3
6:14	MIA	Riley Patterson 34-yard FG Extends lead	10	3
0:11	MIA	Tua Tagovailoa → Malik Washington, 9-yard TD Extends leadRiley Patterson XP	17	3
3rd quarter
4:18	MIA	Tua Tagovailoa → Jaylen Waddle, 43-yard TD Extends leadRiley Patterson XP	24	3
4th quarter
13:28	MIA	Tua Tagovailoa → Ollie Gordon II, 20-yard TD Extends leadRiley Patterson XP	31	3
8:36	MIA	Riley Patterson 36-yard FG Extends lead	34	3
5:01	ATL	Tyler Allgeier 6-yard TD runParker Romo XP	34	10

Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Falcons, Week 8 2025

Fantasy leaders

Tua TagovailoaMIAQB24.2 PTSQB8
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR20.9 PTSWR5
De'Von AchaneMIARB20.1 PTSRB7
Kyle PittsATLTE14.9 PTSTE6

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB	24.2	QB8	20/26	205	4	—	—	—	138.6	Start/Sit →
Kirk CousinsATLQB	7.1	QB23	21/31	173	0	2	2	0	81.8	Start/Sit →
Zach WilsonMIAQB	0.0	—	1/1	0	0	—	—	—	79.2

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR	20.9	WR5	WR	—	—	—	6	5	99	1	Start/Sit →
De'Von AchaneMIARB	20.1	RB7	RB	18	67	0	7	5	24	1
Kyle PittsATLTE	14.9	TE6	TE	—	—	—	9	9	59	0
Ollie GordonMIARB	13.6	RB18	RB	10	46	0	1	1	20	1
Malik WashingtonMIAWR	13.6	WR25	WR	—	—	—	5	4	36	1	Start/Sit →
Tyler AllgeierATLRB	9.4	RB27	RB	4	4	1	2	2	10	0	Start/Sit →
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR	6.1	WR56	WR	—	—	—	8	3	31	0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB	5.8	RB37	RB	9	25	0	3	3	23	0	Start/Sit →
Jaylen WrightMIARB	3.8	RB46	RB	9	28	0	1	1	0	0	Start/Sit →
Casey WashingtonATLWR	3.5	WR69	WR	—	—	—	1	1	25	0	Start/Sit →
David SillsATLWR	3.4	WR70	WR	—	—	—	3	2	14	0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineMIAWR	2.8	WR74	WR	—	—	—	3	1	18	0	Start/Sit →
Tanner ConnerMIATE	2.6	TE39	TE	—	—	—	2	2	6	0
Darnell MooneyATLWR	2.1	WR79	WR	—	—	—	4	1	11	0	Start/Sit →
Nate CarterATLRB	1.4	RB59	RB	2	14	0	—	—	—	—
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR	1.2	WR89	WR	—	—	—	1	1	2	0

Fantasy Usage

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

Jaylen WaddleWR54 snaps78%
De'Von AchaneRB46 snaps67%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR45 snaps65%
Malik WashingtonWR43 snaps62%
Tanner ConnerTE31 snaps45%

Target Share26 targets

De'Von Achane27%, 7 targets
Jaylen Waddle23%, 6 targets
Malik Washington19%, 5 targets
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine12%, 3 targets
Tanner Conner8%, 2 targets
Other12%, 3 targets

Carry Share37 carries

De'Von Achane49%, 18 carries
Ollie Gordon27%, 10 carries
Jaylen Wright24%, 9 carries

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

Kyle PittsTE46 snaps92%
David SillsWR45 snaps90%
Darnell MooneyWR45 snaps90%
KhaDarel HodgeWR33 snaps66%
Bijan RobinsonRB30 snaps60%

Target Share30 targets

Kyle Pitts30%, 9 targets
KhaDarel Hodge27%, 8 targets
Darnell Mooney13%, 4 targets
David Sills10%, 3 targets
Bijan Robinson10%, 3 targets
Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share17 carries

Bijan Robinson53%, 9 carries
Tyler Allgeier24%, 4 carries
Kirk Cousins12%, 2 carries
Nate Carter12%, 2 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Kyle PittsATLTE	46	92%	9	30%	0
David SillsATLWR	45	90%	3	10%	0
Darnell MooneyATLWR	45	90%	4	13%	0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR	54	78%	6	23%	0
De'Von AchaneMIARB	46	67%	7	27%	18
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR	33	66%	8	27%	0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineMIAWR	45	65%	3	12%	0
Malik WashingtonMIAWR	43	62%	5	19%	0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB	30	60%	3	10%	9
Tanner ConnerMIATE	31	45%	2	8%	0
Tyler AllgeierATLRB	20	40%	2	7%	4
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR	22	32%	1	4%	0
Ollie GordonMIARB	21	30%	1	4%	10
Charlie WoernerATLTE	15	30%	0	0%	0
Greg DulcichMIATE	19	28%	0	0%	0
Jaylen WrightMIARB	11	16%	1	4%	9
Hayden RucciMIATE	11	16%	0	0%	0
Dylan DrummondATLWR	6	12%	0	0%	0
Casey WashingtonATLWR	4	8%	1	3%	0
Teagan QuitorianoATLTE	3	6%	0	0%	0
Nate CarterATLRB	2	4%	0	0%	2
Jamal AgnewATLWR	1	2%	0	0%	0
Dee EskridgeMIAWR	1	1%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+12.7Tua Tagovailoa24.2 PTS vs 11.5 xFP
Biggest underperformer−8.0Kirk Cousins7.1 PTS vs 15.1 xFP
Highest expected volume23.6 xFPDe'Von Achane20.1 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB	20.1	23.6	−3.5	67%	49% car	—	0	18	49%	7	26%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE	14.9	15.3	−0.4	92%	30% tgt	—	0	0	0%	9	30%
Kirk CousinsATL · QB	7.1	15.1	−8.0	100%	31 att	—	31	2	12%	0	0%
KhaDarel HodgeATL · WR	6.1	13.6	−7.5	66%	27% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	27%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB	24.2	11.5	+12.7	90%	26 att	—	26	0	0%	0	0%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB	5.8	10.9	−5.1	60%	53% car	—	0	9	53%	3	10%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR	20.9	10.2	+10.7	78%	22% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	22%
Malik WashingtonMIA · WR	13.6	8.5	+5.1	62%	19% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	19%
Ollie Gordon IIMIA · RB	13.6	8.2	+5.4	30%	27% car	—	0	10	27%	1	4%
Jaylen WrightMIA · RB	3.8	7.5	−3.7	16%	24% car	—	0	9	24%	1	4%
Darnell MooneyATL · WR	2.1	6.8	−4.7	90%	13% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	13%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB	9.4	6.0	+3.4	40%	24% car	—	0	4	24%	2	7%
David Sills VATL · WR	3.4	5.1	−1.7	90%	10% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	10%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineMIA · WR	2.8	5.1	−2.3	65%	11% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	11%
Tanner ConnerMIA · TE	2.6	3.4	−0.8	45%	7% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	7%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB	1.0	1.7	−0.7	—	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Casey WashingtonATL · WR	3.5	1.7	+1.8	8%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Cedrick Wilson Jr.MIA · WR	1.2	1.7	−0.5	32%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Nathan CarterATL · —	1.4	1.3	+0.1	—	12% car	—	0	2	12%	0	0%
Zach WilsonMIA · QB	0.0	0.4	−0.4	10%	1 att	—	1	0	0%	0	0%

Team totals: Dolphins 27 targets and 37 carries; Falcons 30 targets and 17 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Tua Tagovailoa Ran hot

MIA · QB · 24.2 pts on 11.5 expected

20 of 26 passing for 205 yards, 4 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

No interceptions after 6 in the previous four games. Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Kirk Cousins Unlucky

ATL · QB · 7.1 pts on 15.1 expected

21 of 31 passing for 173 yards; 2 carries for 2 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

De'Von Achane

MIA · RB · 20.1 pts on 23.6 expected

7 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 24 yards and 1 touchdown; 18 carries (49% of the team's) for 67 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.6 expected.

A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.

Jaylen Waddle Ran hot

MIA · WR · 20.9 pts on 10.2 expected

6 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 99 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Kyle Pitts Sr. Volume, no payoff

ATL · TE · 14.9 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (30% of the team's), 9 catches for 59 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

KhaDarel Hodge Unlucky

ATL · WR · 6.1 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (27% of the team's), 3 catches for 31 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Season high in targets (8). Best fantasy game of the season.

Bijan Robinson Unlucky

ATL · RB · 5.8 pts on 10.9 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 23 yards; 9 carries (53% of the team's) for 25 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Lowest-scoring game of the season.

Start/Sit: Bijan Robinson →

Malik Washington Ran hot

MIA · WR · 13.6 pts on 8.5 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 36 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Malik Washington →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Atlanta Falcons

Stock up: KhaDarel Hodge played 66% of the snaps, up from a 8% season average.
Stock up: David Sills V played 90% of the snaps, up from a 26% season average.
Stock down: Bijan Robinson played 60% of the snaps, down from a 77% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Dolphins defense and Falcons defense
Points allowed to	Dolphins D	Falcons D
QBs	18.4	16.9
RBs	24.8	21.3
WRs	29.2	32.9
TEs	16.3	10.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Atlanta opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Falcons win probability

Key Swings

−22Tagovailoa → Achane, 3-yd TD50% → 28%Q1 2:33
+9Romo 45-yd FG27% → 36%Q2 12:59
−10Patterson 34-yd FG35% → 25%Q2 6:14
−16Tagovailoa → Washington, 9-yd TD23% → 7%Q2 0:11
−3Tagovailoa → Waddle, 43-yd TD3% → <1%Q3 4:18

Swing in Falcons win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Dolphins vs Falcons
Miami Dolphins	Measure	Atlanta Falcons
65	Plays	49
43%	Pass rate	65%
7.0	Yds / dropback	5.3
3.8	Yds / carry	2.6
6/13	Third downs	2/11

Efficiency edge Miami ran 16 more plays and gained 1.7 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
MIA Achane 26% · Waddle 22% · Washington 19%
ATL Pitts 30% · Hodge 27% · Mooney 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Dolphins vs Falcons
Result	MIA	ATL
Touchdowns	4	1
Field goals	2	1
Punts	3	4
Turnovers	0	1
Turnovers on downs	1	2

MIA turnover edge: +1

The Dolphins opened the scoring on their second possession, a 13-play, 79-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
The Dolphins drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.

All 21 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
MIA	Q1 15:00	3	-7	1:37	Punt
ATL	Q1 13:23	3	5	2:17	Punt
MIA	Q1 11:06	13	79	8:33	Touchdown
ATL	Q1 2:33	9	43	4:34	Field goal
MIA	Q2 12:59	4	16	2:27	Punt
ATL	Q2 10:32	3	4	2:02	Punt
MIA	Q2 8:30	5	25	2:16	Field goal
ATL	Q2 6:14	3	2	1:34	Punt
MIA	Q2 4:40	10	82	4:29	Touchdown
ATL	Q2 0:11	1	-1	0:11	End of half
ATL	Q3 15:00	3	7	1:34	Punt
MIA	Q3 13:26	3	4	2:06	Punt
ATL	Q3 11:20	2	59	0:57	Fumble
MIA	Q3 10:23	10	84	6:05	Touchdown
ATL	Q3 4:18	6	27	1:44	Downs
MIA	Q3 2:34	7	41	4:06	Touchdown
ATL	Q4 13:28	7	17	2:32	Downs
MIA	Q4 10:56	5	20	2:20	Field goal
ATL	Q4 8:36	11	65	3:35	Touchdown
MIA	Q4 5:01	7	21	3:59	Downs
ATL	Q4 1:02	2	14	1:02	End of game

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Dolphins vs Falcons Head-to-Head

The Dolphins and Falcons first met in 1970 and have played 15 times since.

All-time series: 10–5Dolphins lead, 15 meetings since 1970
Postseason: 0No playoff meetings
Largest Dolphins win: 42–71974
Largest Falcons win: 38–161998

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, F = Falcons win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 8 Dolphins at Falcons, 2025 Wk 8 recap Sun, Oct 26, 2025 MIA 34 ATL 10 MIA W
2021 Wk 7 Falcons at Dolphins, 2021 Wk 7 recap Sun, Oct 24, 2021 ATL 30 MIA 28 ATL W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Dolphins vs Falcons
Dolphins	Stat	Falcons
7-10	Record	8-9

20.4	Points per game	20.8

300.7	Yards per game	333.0

5.4	Yards per play	5.4

24.9	Points allowed per game	23.6

348.8	Yards allowed per game	326.6

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Game info

Round: Week 8
Date: Oct 26, 2025
Kickoff (ET): 1:00 PM
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Winner: Miami Dolphins
Margin: 24 points
TV: CBS
Attendance: 71,344

Before and after

Miami Dolphins

Previous: Week 7: L 6–31 at Browns
Next: Week 9: L 6–28 vs Ravens

Atlanta Falcons

Previous: Week 7: L 10–20 at 49ers
Next: Week 9: L 23–24 at Patriots

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Who won the 2025 Dolphins vs Falcons Week 8 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–10 in Week 8 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on October 26, 2025. See the Dolphins' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Dolphins vs Falcons?

The final score was Dolphins 34, Falcons 10. The Dolphins led 17–3 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 17, Falcons 7.

What happened in the Dolphins vs Falcons game?

Miami led 17–3 at halftime and outscored Atlanta 17–7 after the break to win 34–10. The Dolphins finished with a 338–213 edge in total offense and averaged 5.2 yards per play. Tua Tagovailoa led all players with 20 of 26 passing for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns. The Falcons committed 1 turnover, the Dolphins none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Falcons?

Tua Tagovailoa led the game with 24.2 PPR fantasy points, the QB8 of Week 8, on 20 of 26 passing for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jaylen Waddle was next with 20.9 (WR5). See Tua Tagovailoa's 2025 game log.

Who led Dolphins vs Falcons in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 20 of 26 for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 18 carries for 67 yards. Jaylen Waddle (MIA) led in receiving with 5 catches for 99 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Tua Tagovailoa score against the Falcons?

Tua Tagovailoa scored 24.2 fantasy points against the Falcons in Week 8 of the 2025 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 20 of 26 passing for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Falcons?

Tua Tagovailoa outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.2 PPR points on 11.5 xFP (+12.7). Kirk Cousins fell furthest short, with 7.1 points on 15.1 xFP (−8.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Falcons?

De'Von Achane had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 20.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Dolphins beat the Falcons?

The Dolphins beat the Falcons 34–10 because they averaged 5.2 yards per play to 4.3, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 338–213.

Which team won the turnover battle in Dolphins vs Falcons?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle 1–0: the Falcons gave the ball away 1 time and the Dolphins not at all. The Dolphins won the game.

What is the all-time Dolphins vs Falcons record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 10–5 across 15 meetings since 1970.

When did the Dolphins and Falcons last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2025, they last met in the 2021 season on October 24, 2021, when the Falcons beat the Dolphins 30–28.

What is the Dolphins vs Falcons record since 2021?

The series is tied 1–1 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.