Rams at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 35, Los Angeles Rams 20 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Rams 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Dolphins 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPTy Simpson 200 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 79 yds rushingCaleb Douglas 122 yds receivingDanielle Hunter 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 254 · 308Passing yards 168 · 160Rushing yards 86 · 148Completions 9/24 · 14/20Yards per carry 7.2 · 7.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In an explosive start to the 2028 season, the Miami Dolphins outlasted the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 35-20. The victory sets a strong tone for the Dolphins as they look to build momentum early in the campaign. Both teams showcased impressive talent, but Miami's offensive execution proved to be the difference-maker.
Dolphins quarterback Ty Simpson put on a show, throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns, but it was the electric performance of Caleb Douglas that stole the spotlight. Douglas racked up 122 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to get open and make big plays down the field. On the ground, Travis Etienne Jr. added 79 rushing yards, helping to keep the Rams’ defense on its toes.
Defensively, Miami made crucial stops at key moments, most notably when Danielle Hunter recorded two sacks, putting pressure on Rams quarterback Ty Simpson throughout the game. Chris Johnson's interception also shifted momentum, giving Miami a critical opportunity to extend their lead. With a balanced attack on both sides of the ball, the Dolphins proved they are ready to contend this season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 9/24 | 38% | 200 | 3 | 2 | 72.9 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| John MateerQB | 13/20 | 65% | 169 | 3 | 0 | 131.0 |
| Fred DavisHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Will ShipleyHB | 9 | 61 | 6.8 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ty SimpsonQB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordon DavisonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 12 | 79 | 6.6 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jamie ClearyHB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 7 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| John MateerQB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Will ShipleyHB | 1 | 73 | 73.0 | 40 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 36 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jared GibsonWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Caleb DouglasWR | 4 | 122 | 30.5 | 87 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Fred DavisHB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 54 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Benjamin BrahmerTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| Myles GarrettREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey CostnerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cameron LindseySAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry MooreFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun ElliottWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ HarrisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Danielle HunterREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick HerbigLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Geno StoneSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison MevisK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |