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Tannehill leads Dolphins to comeback, 3-0 start

Ryan Tannehill

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Ryan Tannehill took a huge step in his development as an NFL quarterback, and the Dolphins took one toward legitimacy.

The Dolphins came back for a 27-23 win over the Falcons, getting to 3-0 for the first time since 2002.

Tannehill capped a 13-play, 75-yard drive with a short pass to tight end Dion Sims for the game-winning touchdown, showing poise throughout after an early fumble and interception.

The win was also impressive for the Dolphins, who played most of the game without pass-urhser Cameron Wake (knee).

The Falcons now drop to 1-2, allowing the Saints to open up a two-game lead in the NFC South.