Miami
Dolphins
1-0
26
FINAL
17
New York
Giants
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought battle in Week 2 of the 2027 season, the Miami Dolphins emerged victorious over the New York Giants with a final score of 26-17. Both teams were looking to establish early momentum in the season, but it was Miami who secured the win and improved their record.
Dolphins quarterback Julian Sayin had a standout performance, throwing for 238 yards and leading his team effectively throughout the game. On the receiving end, Will Kacmarek made a significant impact with 76 receiving yards, providing a crucial target for Sayin. Meanwhile, Jaxson Dart of the Giants managed to throw for one touchdown, but his team struggled to keep pace with Miami's offensive efficiency.
Defensively, the Dolphins made a game-changing impact with Jacob Rodriguez's two interceptions, which halted any momentum the Giants tried to build. The turning point came late in the second half when Rodriguez's second pick set up a scoring drive that extended Miami's lead. Despite Brian Burns' impressive two sacks for New York, the Dolphins' ability to capitalize on turnovers ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 238 | 0 | 1 | 70.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 12 | 5 | 42% | 126 | 1 | 4 | 68.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 85 | 5.7 | 19 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 10 | 20 | 2.0 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 14 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 43 | 2 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 14 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 10 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashad Wisdom | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 53 |

