Falcons host Dolphins in exhibition opener

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons host Dolphins in exhibition opener

The Atlanta Falcons won their preseason opener vs. the Miami Dolphins. The final score was 16-10.

The Falcons cheerleaders perform to open the game against Miami during an NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann, coming back from an achilles injury, takes the field with the team against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, who did not play, on the sidelines with head coach Mike Smith during their NFL exhibition game against Miami on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Steven Jackson, who did not play due to injury, walks off the field after an NFL exhibition game with Miami on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Miami wide receiver Brandon Gibson gets into the endzone past Falcons safety William Moore to take a 7-0 lead during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan calls an audible while center Joe Hawley points out a defensive set at the line of scrimmage against Miami during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons rookie offensive lineman Jake Matthews looks to block Miami defensive end Cameron Wake as quarterback Matt Ryan looks to pass during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons rookie offensive lineman Jake Matthews looks to block against Miami while quarterback Matt Ryan looks to pass during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons rookie offensive lineman Jake Matthews blocks Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake, giving quarterback Matt Ryan time to pass during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White makes a first down catch against Dolphins cornerback Cortland Finnegan during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to pass under pressure against the Miami Dolphins during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is brought down by Miami linebacker Koa Misi, but the play was negated by a Miami penalty during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Levine Toilolo makes a first down reception against Miami during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers breaks lose through Miami Dolphins defenders for yardage on the Falcons first drive during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta. Rodgers went on to score a touchdown to tie the game 7-7 in the first quarter.

Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers looks for running room against the Miami Dolphins on the Falcons' first drive during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta. Rodgers went on to score a touchdown to tie the game 7-7 in the first quarter.

Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers breaks free past Miami Dolphins defender Cameron Wake for yardage on the Falcons first drive during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta. Rodgers went on to score a touchdown to tie the game 7-7 in the first quarter.

Falcons running back Antone Smith gets past Miami Dolphins linebacker Koa Misi for yardage during the first quarter of their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Antone Smith breaks away from Miami defenders for a long gain that was called back for a penalty during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Antone Smith breaks away from Miami defenders for a long gain that was called back for a penalty during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith reacts to a call during the second half against Miami in their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith reacts to a call during the second half against Miami in their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith gives running back Antone Smith five after a long run against Miami during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons Devin Hester fumbles a punt return as he is hit by Miami safety Michael Thomas during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta. The play was negated by a penalty and fourth down was replayed.

Falcons wide receiver Devin Hester returns a punt during an NFL exhibition game against Miami on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

Falcons defensive tackle Paul Soliai gets past Miami center Samson Satele during their NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

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The Falcons cheerleaders perform to open the game against Miami during an NFL exhibition game on Friday, August 8, 2014, in Atlanta.

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