Tennessee
Titans
2-1
34
FINAL
35
Miami
Dolphins
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 35-34, securing their place at the top of the division. This contest not only showcased the talent of both teams but also raised the stakes for the upcoming games in the 2027 season.
Miami’s Matias Gutierrez was pivotal, throwing for two touchdowns and leading his team to a crucial victory. The Dolphins also benefitted from a standout performance by Caleb Douglas, who racked up 117 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Titans quarterback Cam Ward kept his team competitive with 247 passing yards and running back Max Armstead contributed significantly with 103 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Titans had some notable performances, with Max Melton securing two interceptions, but it was ultimately the Dolphins' ability to capitalize on their opportunities that made the difference. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Gutierrez connected with Douglas for a crucial touchdown, allowing Miami to hold off Tennessee's late-game surge. Despite a valiant effort from the Titans' defense, including a sack by Jeffery Simmons, they couldn’t contain the Dolphins when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 12 | 43% | 247 | 2 | 4 | 58.7 |
| Matias Gutierrez | QB | 34 | 15 | 44% | 216 | 2 | 5 | 45.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 6 | 67% | 107 | 2 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Armstead | HB | 12 | 103 | 8.6 | 22 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Matias Gutierrez | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 36 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 49 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 32 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 43 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 29 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Max Armstead | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Favors | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric McKinney | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Rudolph | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 31 |
| Jared Sitton | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

