Livas returns punt for TD, Dolphins beat Falcons

By George Henry

Associated Press

Published: Friday, Aug. 12 2011 9:05 p.m. MDT

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Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner, center, fumbles the ball into the end zone as he is tackled by Miami Dolphins defensivemen in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez recovered the ball for a touchdown.

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Summary

Phillip Livas scored on a 75-yard punt return in the third quarter to help Miami overcome a difficult start by quarterback Chad Henne in the Dolphins' 28-23 preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night.

ATLANTA — Phillip Livas scored on a 75-yard punt return in the third quarter to help Miami overcome a difficult start by quarterback Chad Henne in the Dolphins' 28-23 preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night.

Atlanta rookie receiver Julio Jones, quarterback Matt Ryan and running back Michael Turner contributed on first-quarter scoring drives that gave the Falcons a 17-0 lead.

Henne threw interceptions on two of Miami's first three possessions before connecting with Brian Hartline for a 44-yard touchdown pass that made it 17-7 early in the second quarter.

Henne, who completed 4 of 8 passes for 77 yards, did his best work against Atlanta's defensive reserves.

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