The Atlanta Falcons defense forced a turnover in the first quarter of Friday’s preseason game against the Miami Dolphins and the offense turned it into points. Running back Carlos Washington rushed for a goal-line score on fourth down to give the Falcons a 10-3 lead.
It hasn’t all been good for Atlanta though, with safety DeMarcco Hellams getting carted off with a lower leg injury. Check out Washington’s touchdown, as shared by the NFL’s Twitter account below.
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) drops back… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) drops back to pass against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Casey Washington (82) is brought… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Casey Washington (82) is brought down by Miami Dolphins safety Marcus Maye (46) in the second quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Chris Brooks (35) is brought… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Chris Brooks (35) is brought down short of the goal line by Atlanta Falcons safety Micah Abernathy (29) in the second quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) calls a… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) calls a play at the line against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) celebrates… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) talks to… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) talks to his teammates before running a play against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (25) celebrates after… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams (23) is carted off… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams (23) is carted off the field against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams (23) is carted off… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams (23) is carted off the field against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) hands out the… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) hands out the football to running back Avery Williams (26) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) looks on from… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) looks on from the field against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the football… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the football against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) scores… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) celebrates… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) stiff-arms… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) stiff-arms Atlanta Falcons safety Lukas Denis (41) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair (19) fumbles the… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair (19) fumbles the ball while pressured by Miami Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley (45) in the first quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; a general view of the stadium before a preseason… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; a general view of the stadium before a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Clark Phillips III (22) walks on… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Clark Phillips III (22) walks on the field with his teammates before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks on… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks on from the field before a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; a general view of the stadium before a preseason… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; a general view of the stadium before a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) warms up before… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) warms up before a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; fans try for autographs before a preseason game against… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; fans try for autographs before a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Atlanta Falcons v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior… MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Falcons v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior… MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Falcons v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Mike White #14 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior… MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Mike White #14 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair (19) runs with… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair (19) runs with the football before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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Atlanta Falcons v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Nathan Rourke #16 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior… MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Nathan Rourke #16 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) hands off… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) hands off to running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver James Washington (83) runs with… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver James Washington (83) runs with the football before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) looks… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) looks on during warm ups before a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Atlanta Falcons v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up… MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms up… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms up before a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms up… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms up before a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Atlanta Falcons v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: A general view of Hard Rock Stadium prior to a… MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: A general view of Hard Rock Stadium prior to a preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel greets Atlanta Falcons… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel greets Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris after a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel greets Atlanta Falcons… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel greets Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris after a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Harrison Hand (37) breaks up a… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Harrison Hand (37) breaks up a pass to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kyric McGowan (87) in the third quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Harrison Hand (37) breaks up a… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Harrison Hand (37) breaks up a pass to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kyric McGowan (87) in the third quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Nathan Rourke (16) runs with the… Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Nathan Rourke (16) runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the fourth quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Atlanta Falcons v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Dane Cruikshank #31 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Chris Brooks… MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Dane Cruikshank #31 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Chris Brooks #35 of the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter in a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Falcons v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Je'Quan Burton #42 of the Miami Dolphins is attended to… MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Je'Quan Burton #42 of the Miami Dolphins is attended to by medical staff after receiving a tackle during the fourth quarter a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Falcons v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris looks on after a… MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris looks on after a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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