Miami
Dolphins
0-0
42
FINAL
32
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2028 season, the Miami Dolphins outlasted the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 42-32. Both teams were eager to start the season strong, but it was Miami that ultimately came out on top, showcasing their offensive firepower in this high-scoring affair.
Leading the charge for the Dolphins was De'Von Achane, who rushed for 72 yards and contributed to the team's balanced attack. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was impressive, throwing for 359 yards and four touchdowns, while Jordyn Tyson lit up the field with 146 receiving yards. Despite Cincinnati's offensive efforts, it was Miami's ability to capitalize on key moments that secured their victory.
Defensively, the Dolphins were anchored by Chop Robinson, who recorded a sack that proved crucial in slowing down the Bengals' momentum. Miami's defensive unit made timely stops, but the turning point came when the Dolphins intercepted a pass late in the game, thwarting Cincinnati's last-ditch effort to close the gap. The combination of Miami's offensive efficiency and critical defensive plays ultimately determined the outcome of this exciting season opener.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 36 | 20 | 56% | 359 | 4 | 0 | 126.9 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 300 | 2 | 1 | 102.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 19 | 72 | 3.8 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rashard Manning | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 90 | 2 | 54 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 9 | 126 | 14.0 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 76 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 72 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kasey Fitzsimmons | TE | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jimmy Higgins | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDGE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shemar James | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDGE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan Ford | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rehkow | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 47 |
| Brayden Narveson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

