Pick details
| MATCHUP | Atlanta Falcons | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Spread | -4.5 -108 | +4.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -171 | +142 |
| Total | Over 36.5 (-110) | Under 36.5 (-110) |
| Where | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | |
| When | Friday, August 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBS Miami | |
Atlanta Falcons Betting Preview
The Falcons are 1-1 in preseason play after a loss to the Broncos and a win over the Colts. The Falcons have lost 8 of their last 9 preseason games.In the victory, Jack Strand threw for 212 yards and 1 touchdown while Cooper Rush had 86 passing yards. Tyler Goodson led the Falcons with 59 rushing yards and 1 touchdown while Cash Jones and Vinny Anthony II combined for 105 receiving yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Josh Woods led the Falcons with 5 tackles, Cameron Sample had 1 sack, and Carlos Allen Jr. had 1 tackle for loss.
Miami Dolphins Betting Preview
The Dolphins are 0-2 in preseason action after losses to the Commanders and Giants. The Dolphins are 3-3-1 SU in their last 7 preseason games.
In the losing effort, Cam Miller threw for 60 yards on 11 attempts while Mark Gronowski had 1 passing yard. Miller led the Dolphins with 18 rushing yards while Kevin Coleman Jr. and Tahj Washington combined for 44 receiving yards on 3 catches. Defensively, Cam Riley led the Dolphins with 10 tackles, Seth Coleman-Lyles had 0.5 sacks, and Willie Gay Jr. had 1 tackle for loss.
Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons Prediction
Those who have followed me over the years know my handicapping in preseason is all about the quarterback position. The rest of the positions are toss-ups, and you have no idea who is going to play nd for how long. The one constant thing is decent quarterback play and the guys who can put points on the board.
Once we start getting above three points in a preseason game, I usually look the other way. Not a fan of a hook on top of a key number. However, the Dolphins have been the worst team this preseason, and that includes a combined 10 points through 8 quarters. Outside of Willis and Achane, this Miami offense has been a disaster. The Falcons are coming off a terrific showing against the Colts, and this is a revenge spot for Tua Tagovailoa, who was released by the Dolphins in March and often made the scapegoat for the team’s lack of success. I’m not sure Tua is an NFL quarterback anymore, but still. It’s an angle, and that’s something we often don’t have in these exhibitions. Give me the Falcons.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Atlanta Falcons -3.5
