Washington
Commanders
0-0
41
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Washington Commanders kicked off the 2027 season with a commanding 41-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. This Week 1 matchup showcased the Commanders' offensive prowess and set the tone for what they hope will be a successful campaign. With both teams eager to make a statement, Washington left no doubt about their intentions.
Leading the charge for the Commanders was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, proving to be a reliable playmaker. He connected frequently with star receiver Tyreek Hill, who racked up 113 receiving yards, creating a dynamic aerial attack. On the ground, Desean Bishop contributed significantly, carrying the ball for 82 yards and keeping the Dolphins' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with a key interception from Trey Amos, which disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm and shifted momentum firmly in Washington's favor. The Dolphins struggled to contain the explosive Commanders offense, while Jacob Rodriguez led Miami's defense with eight tackles. Despite Zach Sieler's sack, the Dolphins' defense was unable to create enough pressure to turn the tide in their favor, sealing a dominant win for Washington.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 257 | 2 | 1 | 104.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 32 | 13 | 41% | 85 | 1 | 2 | 32.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desean Bishop | HB | 21 | 82 | 3.9 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 65 | 5.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 21 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 113 | 37.7 | 95 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Desean Bishop | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 54 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33 |

