Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 34–10 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 23–3 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end to MIA 16 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-2…
- Game date
- 2025-10-26
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–10 on 2025-10-26. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +11.82 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(2:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(13:03) 39-J.Romo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(6:18) 47-R.Patterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(:18) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 6-M.Washington for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(4:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(13:34) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 31-O.Gordon for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(8:41) 47-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(5:09) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:38TD De'Von AchanePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 6-0
(2:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:33XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 13:03FG John Parker RomoPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 26
- Score
- 7-3
(13:03) 39-J.Romo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:18FG Riley PattersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-3
(6:18) 47-R.Patterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:18TD Montrell WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 16-3
(:18) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 6-M.Washington for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:11TD Riley PattersonPoints+7
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 17-3
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:26TD Jaylen WaddlePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 43
- Score
- 23-3
(4:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:18XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 24-3
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:34TD Ollie Gordon IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 30-3
(13:34) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 31-O.Gordon for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:28XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 31-3
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:41FG Riley PattersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 17
- Score
- 34-3
(8:41) 47-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:09TD Tyler AllgeierPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 34-9
(5:09) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:01XP John Parker RomoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 34-10
39-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +11.82 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 3Ollie Gordon II · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +5.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 4Ollie Gordon II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.36 EPA/play
- 5Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 6Montrell Washington · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7
Casey Washington · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play - 8
Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Tua Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing
Tua Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+11.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (+4.80 EPA): (4:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.45 EPA): Brian Robinson — (10:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end to MIA 16 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-25-T.Dodson at MIA 10. 25-T.Dodson to MIA 16 for 6 yards (70-J.Matthews; 65-M.Bergeron). Penalty on ATL-64-R.Ne
Quarterback report card
Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +2.5% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.47 total EPA- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.176 | -0.231 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.6% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.272 | -0.105 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.102 | -0.656 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.231 | -0.176 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 46.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.18 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -15.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +14.77 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Montrell Washington (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ollie Gordon II (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tyler Allgeier
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — John Parker Romo
- Miami Dolphins — Riley Patterson
- Miami Dolphins — Riley Patterson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 2:33) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 16–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIA 26 (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) 39-J.Romo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) 47-R.Patterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 6-M.Washington for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:11) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 43 (Q3 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 4:18) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 20 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 31-O.Gordon for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 13:28) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 47-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 5:01) — 39-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end to MIA 16 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-25-T.Dodson at MIA 10. 25-T.Dodson to MIA 16 for 6 yards (70-J.Matthews; 65-M.Bergeron). Penalty on ATL-64-R.Ne
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 25-T.Allgeier to MIA 34 for 4 yards (29-M.Fitzpatrick).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier up the middle to MIA 26 for -1 yards (92-Z.Sieler).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 27 for -8 yards (20-D.Alford).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass incomplete short right.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end to MIA 16 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-25-T.Dodson at MIA 10. 25-T.Dodson to MIA 16 for 6 yards (70-J.Matthews; 65-M.Bergeron). Penalty on ATL-64-R.Ne
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 0-Z.Wilson pass short right to 5-J.Wright to ATL 27 for no gain (21-M.Hughes).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 31-O.Gordon for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 2:38 · ATL 3 · Score 6-0
(2:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:33 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 13:03 · MIA 26 · Score 7-3
(13:03) 39-J.Romo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 6:18 · ATL 15 · Score 10-3
(6:18) 47-R.Patterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · ATL 9 · Score 16-3
(:18) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 6-M.Washington for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q2 0:11 · ATL 15 · Score 17-3
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:26 · ATL 43 · Score 23-3
(4:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 4:18 · ATL 15 · Score 24-3
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 13:34 · ATL 20 · Score 30-3
(13:34) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 31-O.Gordon for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 13:28 · ATL 15 · Score 31-3
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:41 · ATL 17 · Score 34-3
(8:41) 47-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:09 · MIA 6 · Score 34-9
(5:09) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 5:01 · MIA 15 · Score 34-10
39-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons on 2025-10-26?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-10 in Week 8, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 16, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 34, Atlanta Falcons 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 2:38) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Washington (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 0:18) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 4:26) Miami Dolphins touchdown — O. Gordon (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 13:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Allgeier (Q4 5:09) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Romo (Q2 13:03, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 6:18, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 8:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons?
Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 63.6% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.47 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 66.7% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons?
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+4.80 EPA): (4:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-6 Now 2-6 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
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