Miami
Dolphins
2-0
14
FINAL
28
Tennessee
Titans
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Tennessee Titans topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 28-14, solidifying their strong start to the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts Tennessee's confidence but also puts them in a favorable position as they look to build momentum moving forward.
Malik Willis showcased his arm strength for the Dolphins, throwing for an impressive 358 yards and connecting on two touchdown passes, proving he can lead a potent offense. However, despite his efforts, the Dolphins struggled to establish a consistent ground game, with De'Von Achane managing just 28 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Carnell Tate of the Titans emerged as a key target, racking up 186 receiving yards, providing a significant threat downfield.
Defensively, the Titans were relentless, led by Jeffery Simmons, who recorded 2.5 sacks, disrupting Miami's offensive rhythm throughout the game. The Titans' ability to apply pressure on Willis was a pivotal factor, effectively stalling any potential comeback from the Dolphins. Tyler Owens' interception for Miami showcased their defensive efforts but was not enough to shift the momentum, as Tennessee maintained control and secured the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 358 | 2 | 1 | 116.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 342 | 2 | 1 | 111.5 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | -4 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 28 | 2.3 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 6 | 186 | 31.0 | 28 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 4 | 133 | 33.3 | 57 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 57 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 47 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 40 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Woods | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lance Way | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virgil Lindsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Solomon Thomas | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

