San Antonio
Bisons
0-0
40
FINAL
55
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the San Antonio Bisons with a final score of 55-40. With both teams looking to start the season strong, Miami's offense proved too powerful, showcasing their ability to score in a variety of ways.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for the Dolphins, throwing for five touchdowns and keeping the Bisons' defense on their heels all game. De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground with 94 rushing yards, while Kenyon Sadiq kept the Bisons' secondary busy, racking up 161 receiving yards despite the loss. Cade Klubnik also had a strong outing for San Antonio, putting up 367 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Miami's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Dolphins made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Zah Frazier led the team with five tackles, while Raion Strader recorded two sacks, applying relentless pressure on the Bisons' quarterback. The game’s turning point came when Isaiah Bolden intercepted Klubnik, setting up another quick score for Miami and extending their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 367 | 3 | 3 | 110.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 313 | 5 | 2 | 115.3 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 94 | 10.4 | 20 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 161 | 32.2 | 98 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 151 | 18.9 | 119 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 40 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 42 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 41 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

