Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-1
45
FINAL
42
Miami
Dolphins
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown in Week 2 of the 2027 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 45-42. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but the Jaguars managed to hold off the Dolphins' late-game surge to secure the victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive early in the season.
The offensive fireworks were led by Miami's Malik Willis, who threw for an impressive 360 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with targets downfield. Meanwhile, Jacksonville's Bhayshul Tuten was a force on the ground, racking up 237 rushing yards, which helped the Jaguars maintain control of the clock and the tempo of the game. De'Von Achane also shined for Miami, totaling 184 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Jacksonville's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Montaric Brown's key interception that halted a promising Dolphins drive. While Travis Hunter led the team with four total tackles, it was the timely stops that proved decisive, particularly in the fourth quarter when the Jaguars needed to protect their slim lead. The game's turning point came when the Jaguars' defense forced a turnover in the red zone, allowing them to seal the win and escape with a hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 26 | 76% | 360 | 4 | 3 | 112.3 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 9 | 4 | 44% | 106 | 0 | 1 | 48.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 24 | 237 | 9.9 | 17 | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | FB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 184 | 12.3 | 184 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 14 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | — | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mateen Ibirogba | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Epenesa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 31 |

