Miami
Dolphins
3-0
45
FINAL
29
Las Vegas
Raiders
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Las Vegas Raiders with a decisive 45-29 victory, showcasing their offensive prowess. The win solidifies Miami's position as a formidable contender this season, while the Raiders continue to search for consistency in their performance.
Dolphins quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 505 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating a masterclass in aerial attack. He connected frequently with standout receiver Marcus Bayer, who racked up 155 receiving yards, proving to be a vital target throughout the game. Together, they formed a dynamic duo that kept the Raiders' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Dolphins were effective in containing the Raiders' offense, but it was their ability to create turnovers that proved pivotal. Although Las Vegas' Deone Walker recorded two sacks and Trey Amos snagged an interception, Miami's pressure and disciplined coverage limited the Raiders' scoring opportunities. The game shifted midway through the second quarter when the Dolphins scored back-to-back touchdowns, setting the tone for the remainder of the contest and allowing them to hold off any late-game resurgence from Las Vegas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 33 | 23 | 70% | 505 | 5 | 2 | 126.5 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 240 | 2 | 2 | 82.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 31 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 12 | 32 | 2.7 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Pennel | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| LJ Martin | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Bayer | WR | 4 | 155 | 38.8 | 26 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Max Meredith | WR | 7 | 137 | 19.6 | 19 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 71 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kendrick Raphael | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Benji Gosnell | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Pennel | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin Abraham | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Flowers | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mateen Ibirogba | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Pickett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Capers | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 1 | 1 | 6 | 26 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

