Miami
Dolphins
0-0
37
FINAL
25
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying season opener, the Miami Dolphins triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 37-25. Both teams aimed to set the tone for the 2027 season, but it was Miami that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic play.
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was the standout performer, throwing for five touchdown passes and leading his team to a commanding offensive display. De'Von Achane also shone brightly, racking up 178 receiving yards and providing a consistent threat through the air, while adding another 48 yards on the ground. The combination of Willis and Achane proved too much for the Steelers’ defense to handle.
Defensively, the Dolphins made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jacob Rodriguez's two interceptions were pivotal, halting potential scoring drives from Pittsburgh and giving Miami an advantage in critical moments. As the game unfolded, these defensive stands, coupled with the explosive offense, turned the tide in favor of the Dolphins, allowing them to hold off the Steelers and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 394 | 3 | 3 | 92.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 23 | 70% | 327 | 5 | 1 | 128.4 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 1 | 100% | -1 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 178 | 16.2 | 114 | 3 | 37 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 165 | 23.6 | 72 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 120 | 40.0 | 47 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 12 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 23 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabriel Edwards | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Weston | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |

