Dolphins at Commanders
Washington Commanders 37, Miami Dolphins 14 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Dolphins 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Commanders 37 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPJayden Daniels 264 yds passingMalik Willis 2 yds rushingPeter Clarke 116 yds receivingDaron Payne 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 211 · 283Passing yards 182 · 264Rushing yards 29 · 19Completions 15/31 · 12/23Yards per carry 0.5 · -1.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a decisive opening game of the 2027 season, the Washington Commanders triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 37-14. This victory not only sets the tone for the Commanders' season but also marks a strong start for their new offensive strategy.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was the standout performer, throwing for 264 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the field. Peter Clarke emerged as his top target, racking up 116 receiving yards, while the ground game was largely absent, with Malik Willis leading the Dolphins with just 2 rushing yards. Washington's offensive efficiency proved too much for Miami's defense.
On the defensive side, the Commanders made their presence felt with Leo Chenal leading the team with four total tackles. Daron Payne was a force in the backfield, contributing two sacks, while Quan Martin added an interception that shifted momentum in Washington's favor. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when a key interception led to a touchdown, allowing the Commanders to pull away and secure the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 37 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 15/31 | 48% | 212 | 1 | 2 | 54.7 |
Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 12/23 | 52% | 264 | 3 | 1 | 114.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr.WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Peter ClarkeTE | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 76 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 34 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||
| Jeremiah CooperFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||
| Daron PayneDT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani TavaiSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton BrooksSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan MageeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 2/2 | 3 | 59 |
