Atlanta Falcons final drive comes up short, lose preseason game to Dolphins 13-9

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Devin Hester (17) is tackled by middle linebacker Kelvin Sheppard (52), defensive back Brice McCain (24) and defensive tackle Earl Mitchell (90) during the first half of Saturday's preseason game in Miami Gardens, Fla. - photo by Lynne Sladky

0830Falcons1 — Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Devin Hester (17) is tackled by middle linebacker Kelvin Sheppard (52), defensive back Brice McCain (24) and defensive tackle Earl Mitchell (90) during the first half of Saturday's preseason game in Miami Gardens, Fla. - photo by Lynne Sladky

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.— Ryan Tannehill threw for 145 yards in less than a half despite working behind a makeshift offensive line, and the Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 13-9 in an exhibition game Saturday night. While Tannehill wasn’t touched, counterpart Matt Ryan was sacked three times in four series. Miami center Mike Pouncey departed in the first half because of a knee injury and is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday.

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