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Dolphins Down Atlanta 37-17 - Match Report
Miami cruised to victory on Saturday, as they ran up a 37-17 score against Atlanta in Pre-Season Week 2 action at Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 35.5.
Malcolm Brown rushed for 43 yards, while Gerrid Doaks added 30 yards in the win. Mack Hollins and Myles Gaskin added 49 and 44 receiving yards respectively.
Caleb Huntley rushed for 57 yards for Atlanta, while Javian Hawkins added 46 yards. AJ McCarron threw for 43 yards for the Falcons, while receivers Tajae Sharpe and Frank Darby had 27 and 27 yards respectively.
Miami outgained Atlanta 422-253 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 28-16 by the Dolphins.
The time of possession battle favored Miami as their offense was on the field for 36:42, longer than the 23:18 of their opponents.
Miami looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bengals. The Falcons will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cleveland.