New York
Jets
0-0
45
FINAL
77
Miami
Dolphins
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive start to the 2027 season, the Miami Dolphins triumphed over the New York Jets with a commanding score of 77-45. The win sets a high bar for the Dolphins, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their place as early contenders in the league.
Leading the charge for Miami was quarterback Malik Willis, who put on a record-breaking performance with 607 passing yards and 8 touchdown throws. He connected with Caleb Douglas, who racked up an astonishing 395 receiving yards, making for a lethal combination that left the Jets' defense scrambling throughout the game. Meanwhile, Breece Hall stood out for New York with a remarkable 314 rushing yards, though it ultimately wasn't enough to keep pace with Miami's onslaught.
Defensively, the Dolphins were no slouches either, with Xavier Nwankpa contributing six total tackles to help contain the Jets' offense. The turning point came when Trey Moore recorded two crucial sacks that halted a promising Jets drive, while Dax Hill's interception further thwarted any hopes of a New York comeback. Miami's defense, combined with their explosive offensive display, proved to be the difference in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 29 | 18 | 607 | 8 | 2 | 116.7 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 33 | 15 | 221 | 1 | 3 | 40.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 22 | 314 | 14.3 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 178 | 12.7 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Yamamiah Bentley | WR | 1 | 79 | 79.0 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Marc Ramirez | FB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jerry Rice | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 9 | 395 | 43.9 | 4 | 93 | 0 |
| Yamamiah Bentley | WR | 3 | 132 | 44.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Jerry Rice | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 0 | 41 | 2 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Nwankpa | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mel Blount | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Woodson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bruce Smith | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve Atwater | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Llewellyn | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Mammoth | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Strahan | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abraham Beauplan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacoby Windmon | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Amaya | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin McNamara | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 29 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 |
| Ray Guy | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

