Tennessee
Titans
2-0
16
FINAL
28
Miami
Dolphins
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a solid victory over the Tennessee Titans, finishing the game with a final score of 28-16. This Week 3 matchup was crucial for both teams as they look to establish their identities in the early stages of the 2027 season, and the Dolphins emerged with a pivotal win that could set the tone for the weeks ahead.
De'Von Achane was the standout performer for Miami, showcasing his versatility with an impressive 97 rushing yards and a staggering 119 receiving yards. Malik Willis contributed significantly as well, throwing for 164 yards, effectively managing the game and complementing Achane's dynamic play. While Cam Ward connected on two touchdown passes for the Titans, it was not enough to keep pace with the Dolphins' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Miami’s Ronnie Hickman made a crucial interception that shifted momentum in the Dolphins' favor, stifling a potential Titans scoring drive. The Titans' defense, led by Kevin Winston Jr. with six total tackles and Jermaine Johnson II's sack, fought valiantly but ultimately couldn't contain the Dolphins' prolific attack. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Achane's explosive 75-yard touchdown reception set the tone for Miami's victory, allowing them to hold off any comeback attempts from Tennessee.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 164 | 1 | 1 | 96.2 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 160 | 2 | 3 | 49.1 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 3 | 3 | 100% | 62 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 97 | 7.5 | 7 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Reuben Owen II | HB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 119 | 17.0 | 100 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 21 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Reuben Owen II | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanoussi Kane | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

