Breaking down the matchups in six key areas ahead of the Week 8 game between the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Despite being pulled near the end of Sunday's ugly 31-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will remain the starter for the Miami Dolphins going into their next game against the Atlanta Falcons.

As fantasy football managers know, the clock has turned to Week 8 in the NFL. Unlike most positions, defenses will remain relevant on the waiver wire all year long.

The Atlanta Falcons couldn't get going offensively on Sunday, but their upcoming matchup with the Miami Dolphins presents a bounce-back opportunity.

The free-falling Washington Commanders, who the Falcons beat before their Week 5 bye, came in one spot ahead of Atlanta at No. 19 with their 3-4 record. They're the only team the Falcons have played that has a losing record now that the Carolina Panthers have moved to 4-3.

Michael Penix Jr.'s status for this week's matchup against the Miami Dolphins is up in the air after suffering an injury.

Everything you need to know about the NFL match online between Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.