Dolphins overcome 17-0 deficit to edge Falcons after Chad Henne struggles

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    Linebacker Karlos Dansby hopes the Miami Dolphins can build some momentum after winning their preseason opener.

    "I want to turn the tide this year, and we're on the way, I think," Dansby said. "Tonight, I hope we set the tone for the entire season. It's all about wins, man."

    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.

    But the same could be said, too, of Ryan, who completed just one of his first passes against Miami's defensive starters. The difference, however, was that the Atlanta QB threw one TD pass and didn't have an interceptions. Ryan finished 6 of 10 for 90 yards.

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