Tennessee
Titans
7-1
20
FINAL
23
Miami
Dolphins
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins held off the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 23-20 in a thrilling Week 18 showdown, clinching their playoff spot in the process. With both teams vying for crucial momentum as the season winds down, the stakes could not have been higher.
Titans quarterback Cam Ward led the charge for Tennessee, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. On the ground, it was Travis Etienne Jr. who stole the spotlight for Miami, rushing for 118 yards and proving to be a key asset in the Dolphins' offensive game plan. Meanwhile, Carnell Tate emerged as Ward's favorite target, racking up 93 receiving yards.
Defensively, Miami's Jacob Rodriguez made his presence felt with a crucial sack, while Tennessee's Kevin Winston Jr. came away with an interception, adding to the intensity of the matchup. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Dolphins managed to stifle a Titans drive, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 16 | 12 | 75% | 213 | 2 | 0 | 156.2 |
| John Mateer | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 190 | 1 | 2 | 73.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 17 | 118 | 6.9 | 19 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 9 | 77 | 8.6 | 17 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| John Mateer | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 23 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Grayson Rhodes | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 61 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 47 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Benjamin Brahmer | TE | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| John Saunders Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Romaine | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Glasker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Mascoe | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 32 |

