Dolphins Rout Falcons 34-10 Behind Tua Tagovailoa's Four Touchdown Passes

Tua Tagovailoa led the Miami Dolphins to a decisive 34-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, throwing for 205 yards and four touchdowns. Jaylen Waddle stood out with five catches for 99 yards and a touchdown, while Malik Washington contributed four receptions for 36 yards and a score. De'Von Achane added to the Dolphins' attack, rushing for 67 yards and hauling in a 3-yard touchdown pass. In contrast, Atlanta's Kirk Cousins completed 21 of 31 passes for 173 yards, but the Falcons were ultimately outgained 338-213.

Key Takeaways:

• The Dolphins snapped a three-game losing streak, with Tua Tagovailoa's four touchdown passes leading the charge.
• Jaylen Waddle had a standout game with five catches for 99 yards and a touchdown, while Malik Washington contributed four receptions for 36 yards and a score.
• The Falcons were outgained 338-213 and failed to score until the fourth quarter, when Tyler Allgeier's 6-yard rushing score gave them their only touchdown.
• Tua Tagovailoa led the Dolphins on three drives, including a 10-play, 84-yard drive that ended with a 43-yard touchdown pass to Waddle.
• The Dolphins picked up their first road win since December 29, 2022, at Cleveland, with the victory.

Statistics:

• Tua Tagovailoa completed 20 of 26 passes for 205 yards and four touchdowns.
• Jaylen Waddle had five catches for 99 yards and a touchdown.
• Malik Washington had four receptions for 36 yards and a score.
• De'Von Achane ran for 67 yards and hauled in a 3-yard touchdown pass.
• Kirk Cousins completed 21 of 31 passes for 173 yards.
• Atlanta's Kyle Pitts had nine catches for 59 yards.
• The Dolphins outgained the Falcons 338-213.

Sources:

• Field Level Media (FLM), Jack Batten
• Associated Press