Dolphins at Commanders
Miami Dolphins 44, Washington Commanders 31 · New World League
Final Score
Dolphins 44 3 TD · 3 FG · 5 XP
Commanders 31 2 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPMike Fordham 359 yds passingKaytron Allen 20 yds rushingWill Kacmarek 123 yds receivingDillon McDougald 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 356 · 229Passing yards 340 · 196Rushing yards 16 · 33Completions 21/25 · 15/24Yards per carry 1.3 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In an exciting Week 2 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 44-31, showcasing a powerful offensive performance that set the tone for the season. The Dolphins, looking to establish their dominance early in the 2027 campaign, delivered a decisive win on the road.
Miami's Mike Fordham was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 359 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to victory. Will Kacmarek also made a significant impact, racking up 123 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for Fordham throughout the game. Despite the Commanders' Kaytron Allen struggling to find running room with just 20 rushing yards, the Dolphins' offense was firing on all cylinders.
Defensively, Miami made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Dillon McDougald's two interceptions that thwarted potential scoring drives for Washington. Although Odafe Oweh managed to contribute with 1.5 sacks for the Commanders, Miami's ability to create turnovers was pivotal in maintaining their lead. The game turned decisively in the Dolphins' favor when McDougald's second interception set up another touchdown, sealing the deal for Miami.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 44 | |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | ||||||
| Mike FordhamQB | 21/25 | 84% | 359 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 15/23 | 65% | 213 | 2 | 3 | 84.4 |
| Tua TagovailoaQB | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Jaylen WrightHB | 9 | 15 | 1.7 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike FordhamQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Kaytron AllenHB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||||
| Will KacmarekTE | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 78 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 29 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 9 | 92 | 10.2 | 96 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Allen CallowayWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Dymere MillerWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 8 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 29 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||||
| Dillon McDougaldCB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Trader JrSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey MooreLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle LouisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin KeysWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Commanders | |||||
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rishard Van DykeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmett KuehlSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby WagnerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Dolphins | |||
| Jason MyersK | 3/3 | 5 | 44 |
Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 4 | 38 |
