Titans at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 23, Tennessee Titans 20 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Titans 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Dolphins 23 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPCam Ward 213 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 118 yds rushingCarnell Tate 93 yds receivingKevin Winston Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 275 · 309Passing yards 200 · 190Rushing yards 75 · 119Completions 12/16 · 18/25Yards per carry 6.8 · 6.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10d ago
The 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 12/16 | 75% | 213 | 2 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| John MateerQB | 18/25 | 72% | 190 | 1 | 2 | 73.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Nick SingletonHB | 9 | 77 | 8.6 | 17 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 17 | 118 | 6.9 | 19 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| John MateerQB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Carnell TateWR | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 23 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 61 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Grayson RhodesWR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 47 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Benjamin BrahmerTE | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo MeltonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| John Saunders JrFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin RomaineWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo MascoeCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksSAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach SielerDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| DeShon ElliottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IILEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah GlaskerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock TaylorK | 2/2 | 1 | 32 |