Miami
Dolphins
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30
FINAL
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Washington
Commanders
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins kicked off the 2027 season with a convincing 30-18 victory over the Washington Commanders. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, the Dolphins showcased their offensive prowess and set the tone for the weeks to come.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Miami, throwing for 318 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating why he remains a formidable force in the league. Complementing his performance, Zach Charbonnet added a strong ground game with 78 rushing yards, while Greg Dulcich proved to be a reliable target, racking up 99 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Commanders' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays to maintain their lead, highlighted by Chop Robinson's sack and Zach Lutmer's crucial interception. The Dolphins' defense effectively stifled Washington's attempts to mount a comeback, particularly during a pivotal moment in the fourth quarter when Lutmer's pick halted a promising drive. With solid contributions on both sides of the ball, Miami's defense helped seal the victory and set a strong foundation for the season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 318 | 2 | 0 | 111.3 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 214 | 1 | 1 | 78.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 11 | 78 | 7.1 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cameron Cook | HB | 12 | 53 | 4.4 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 47 | 2.9 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 13 | 43 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 26 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 57 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 59 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cameron Cook | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Lutmer | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Settle Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Keenan III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seth Barber | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshaun Benny | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tate Sundell | K | 3 | 4 | 1 | 54 |
| Cade York | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 54 |

