Dolphins at Buccaneers
Miami Dolphins 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Dolphins 24 2 TD · 3 FG · 1 XP
Buccaneers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPChris Simms 303 yds passingLaMont Jordan 120 yds rushingMichael Clayton 110 yds receivingShaun Williams 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 401 · 375Passing yards 232 · 303Rushing yards 169 · 72Completions 24/39 · 18/33Yards per carry 5.1 · 3.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13h ago
The Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-21 in a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season. With both teams fighting for early-season momentum, the Dolphins' victory keeps them in contention as they look to build on their success moving forward.
On the offensive side, LaMont Jordan proved to be the standout for Miami, rushing for an impressive 120 yards and solidifying his role as a key playmaker. Meanwhile, Chris Simms led the Buccaneers' passing game with 303 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield effectively. Michael Clayton also made his mark, racking up 110 receiving yards, contributing to a competitive offensive showdown.
Defensively, the Buccaneers had several notable performances, particularly from Shaun Williams, who recorded nine total tackles. Simeon Rice added pressure with a sack, while Ronde Barber intercepted a crucial pass. However, the Dolphins' defense held strong when it mattered most, ultimately sealing the victory and preventing a late-game comeback from Tampa Bay, making this contest a tightly contested battle until the final whistle.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Daunte CulpepperQB | 24/39 | 62% | 232 | 0 | 1 | 67.4 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Chris SimmsQB | 18/33 | 55% | 303 | 1 | 0 | 95.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| LaMont JordanHB | 14 | 120 | 8.6 | 62 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Brandon JacksonHB | 10 | 37 | 3.7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Daunte CulpepperQB | 9 | 12 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marty BookerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Randall McMichaelTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Cadillac WilliamsHB | 17 | 64 | 3.8 | 24 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris SimmsQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael BushHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Maurice StovallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael ClaytonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey GallowayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Marty BookerWR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Wesley WelkerWR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Christopher CarterWR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Randall McMichaelTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin PeelleTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jeremi JohnsonFB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brandon JacksonHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Marcus VickWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Michael ClaytonWR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 56 | 1 | 67 | 1 |
| Joey GallowayWR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Maurice StovallWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kevin BossTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cadillac WilliamsHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex SmithTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Travis DanielsCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach ThomasMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing CrowderSAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaal AndersonREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles GordonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will AllenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashad BakerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renaldo HillFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael LewisSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin CarterLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence TimmonsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristopher JenkinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BabineauxCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen PappoeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Shaun WilliamsSS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronde BarberCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon RiceLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek SmithMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will AllenFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darwin WalkerDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine PhillipsSS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip BuchanonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrooksWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian KellyCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Juran BoldenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis WymsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis JohnsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron RouseFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dewayne WhiteLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Jason HansonK | 3/3 | 1 | 52 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Olindo MareK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |