Final · Kickoff
2017 Regular season · Week 6 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 20–17 on the road at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 6 of the 2017 regular season on October 15, 2017. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Dolphins to 3–2 and dropped the Falcons to 3–2. The Dolphins finished 2017 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2017 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Miami Dolphins won 27–23 on September 22, 2013. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 30–28 on October 24, 2021.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Dolphins lead the series 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 2001 Full series history
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
Zac Taylor said Chase is still in the concussion protocol and Higgins is day-to-day with an adductor problem, with both to be re-evaluated on Wednesday before the last game ahead of Cincinnati's bye.
