Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
15
FINAL
34
Houston
River Hogs
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant showing to kick off the 2027 season, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-15, establishing themselves as early contenders in the league. With both teams eager to make a statement, Miami asserted its power, showcasing a balanced offensive attack and a robust defense.
Quarterback Justin Fields led the charge for the Dolphins, throwing for 233 yards and four touchdowns, while Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground with 94 rushing yards. Mike Evans was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 164 yards and finding the end zone, proving to be a reliable target for Fields throughout the contest.
Miami's defense played a crucial role in securing the victory, highlighted by Minkah Fitzpatrick’s five tackles and Jason Taylor’s sack that disrupted Jacksonville's momentum. The game shifted decisively in the second quarter when Miami scored two quick touchdowns, creating a gap that the Jaguars could not close. With consistent pressure and timely stops, the Dolphins effectively stifled any comeback attempts by Jacksonville, sealing a strong start to their season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 13 | 8 | 62% | 233 | 4 | 1 | 112.9 |
| David Garrard | QB | 19 | 7 | 37% | 105 | 1 | 1 | 51.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 58 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| David Garrard | QB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 5 | 164 | 32.8 | 18 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 13 | 0 | 44 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 13 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Taylor | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Sparks | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

