Titans running back Demarco Murray demonstrated his power by breaking through the Dolphins defense with hard runs that opened up crucial scoring chances.
This hard-fought contest had all of the elements that make an exciting NFL matchup: game-changing defensive plays and impressive quarterback performances made this an exhilarating matchup that will live long in memory. Here are some key stats from this thrilling contest.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or top players of Tennessee Titans Vs Miami Dolphins Match Player Stats.
Below is a summary of key player statistics from that game:
Tennessee Titans
| Player Name | Position | Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Rudolph | QB | Entered after Will Levis’s injury; completed 9 of 17 passes for 85 yards. |
| Will Levis | QB | Started the game; completed 3 of 4 passes for 25 yards before injury. |
| Tony Pollard | RB | Rushed 22 times for 88 yards and 1 touchdown; 2 receptions for 20 yards. |
| Tyjae Spears | RB | Carried 15 times for 39 yards and 1 touchdown. |
| Tyler Boyd | WR | Made 2 receptions totaling 31 yards. |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | Recorded 2 catches for 31 yards. |
| Harold Landry | LB | Contributed 5 total tackles and 1 sack. |
| T’Vondre Sweat | LB | Led the defense with 6 total tackles, including 2 tackles for loss. |
| Nick Folk | K | Successfully made 5 field goals, with a long of 53 yards. |
Miami Dolphins
| Player Name | Position | Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Huntley | QB | Completed 14 of 22 passes for 96 yards; rushed 8 times for 40 yards and 1 touchdown. |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 receptions for 23 yards; added 3 carries for 19 yards. |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | Led the team with 4 catches for 36 yards. |
| De’Von Achane | RB | Rushed 10 times for 15 yards; 3 receptions for 14 yards. |
| Jordyn Brooks | LB | Dominated defensively with 13 total tackles, including 9 solo tackles and 1 sack. |
| Emmanuel Ogbah | DE | Recorded 6 total tackles and 1 interception. |
| Jason Sanders | K | Converted 2 field goals, including a 56-yarder. |
Offense
The Titans haven’t had much success on offense this season. However, their running backs and kicker Nick Folk were instrumental in moving the ball well during this game.
Mason Rudolph begins his first start of the season and leads a 70-yard drive that culminates in a 53-yard field goal from Folk. Rudolph completes passes to Josh Whyle and Treylon Burks before failing to locate Tyreek Hill on third and fourth down; Brian Callahan opts to punt.
Tyler Huntley had an underwhelming debut with the Dolphins. He completed 14 of 22 passes for 88 yards and went 0-1 without scoring a touchdown; additionally, he fumbled his own end zone fumble while their third down conversion rate stood at zero percent.
On the first drive of the second half, Emmanuel Ogbah intercepts Will Levis’ pass and holds onto it before it reverses direction and falls backward. Arden Key recovers it; but the Titans cannot capitalize on their turnover.
Defense
Titans defense held off Dolphins drive to begin second quarter, when linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah picked off Will Levis and returned it to Miami 44-yard line, setting up long field goal from Nick Folk – his second of game and career-long 56 yarder – that set up long field goal attempt from Nick Folk.
The Dolphins had their best drive of the game with 10 plays for 44 yards that came to nothing on 4th and goal at the Titans 3-yard line, as Jarvis Brownlee Jr. joined Kenneth Murray and Quandre Diggs to stop Tyreek Hill on an outside read option run play.
On Tennessee’s next drive, Ogbah made another key defensive stop by picking off and returning Levis’ pass all the way back to Miami’s 40-yard line for another 51-yard field goal from Folk that gave Tennessee an early 9-3 advantage at halftime.
The Dolphins scored their only touchdown of the game during a one-yard run from running back Tyjae Spears in the third quarter, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Tennessee. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley gained career high rushing yardage on 22 attempts but was intercepted twice by Tennessee cornerback Jalen Ramsey; several players reached milestones such as rookie cornerback Storm Duck who made his first start and recorded both an interception and tackle during this contest.
Special teams
Special teams is one of the smallest groups on the field and is made up of four distinct players: snapper, blockers, holder and place kicker. Although they only get on the field briefly during games, their presence can often prove pivotal; special teams is responsible for field goals and extra points which is vital to any winning team’s success.
Miami’s defense is impressive in this game and forces Will Levis into several costly turnovers – fumbling twice and throwing an interception. Yet the Titans were still able to advance into the red zone multiple times and score two field goals before halftime.
Tyler Huntley misses Tyreek Hill on an open go route during the second quarter, but thanks to a third-down pass interference penalty by DeAndre Hopkins the Titans are able to continue driving forward and on Tyjae Spears rushed 7 yards into the end zone for a touchdown rushing touchdown on subsequent play.
After an early struggle, the Titans managed to pull away in the final minutes for a 31-12 victory that improved them to 1-3 and marked their first win when leading by 13 or more points in third quarter since September 2015. On the other side of this matchup was Miami – their losing streak stretching over five games with their last comeback coming against Colts back in September.
Wide receivers
After stopping Miami on its opening drive, Tennessee’s offense found a rhythm and quickly advanced into scoring range; Nick Folk successfully kicked a 47-yard field goal for Tennessee.
The Titans possess an overcrowded receiving corps with DeMarco Hopkins, Ridley and Tyler Boyd competing for playing time. Rookie wideout Jha’Quan Jackson could potentially see more opportunities as both Boyd and Ridley are injured.
Boyd was selected in the second-round last year and has proven his worth this season with four touchdown catches for Tennessee.
Tyler Huntley took over for Tua Tagovailoa as starting quarterback of the Dolphins on Sunday and made an excellent first impression. He completed 33 of 47 passes for 331 yards and two touchdowns without throwing an interception or fumbling the ball away.
Huntley is an asset for the Dolphins, yet likely only as a short-term solution; they still need an experienced replacement to back up Tagovailoa’s inconsistent play.
Ogbah made his presence felt on Miami’s opening drive by picking off Will Levis – his second of the season – before leading a solid defense performance that allowed just 13 first downs and 184 yards total of offense for Miami.
Kicker
Titans kicker Nick Folk is currently averaging over 90 yards per kickoff, making him the premier kickoff specialist in the league. In this game alone he has already kicked a long kickoff for a touchdown and two field goals as well as set off eight touchbacks, setting an NFL-record number.
Titans score 31-12 over Dolphins on Tony Pollard rushing touchdown and safety. Titans scored 30+ points for first time this season while defense stifled Dolphins to 13 first downs and 184 yards of offense.
Calais Campbell blocks Ryan Stonehouse’s punt that travels just 22 yards in the final minute of the first half. Although both players seemed to make contact at roughly the same time, but after review both teams held onto their wins.
Mason Rudolph will take over at quarterback as Will Levis leaves with a shoulder injury, though Brian Callahan may opt to give him some rest at some point during the game.
Returner
Monday night’s 31-12 Titans victory against the Dolphins featured an outstanding defense, holding them to just 244 total yards and 102 passing yards compared to their usual total of 308 yards and 194 passing yards allowed by Miami. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard ran for 88 yards and scored one touchdown during an effective running game, and Nick Folk kicked five field goals to give Tennessee their inaugural win of 2019.
Will Levis was intercepted on Miami’s opening drive by Titans ED Emmanuel Ogbah who dropped into zone coverage to intercept it, just their second turnover of the evening.
Folk opened scoring for Tennessee with a 46-yard field goal to open up a 3-0 advantage early in the second quarter. Subsequently, Tennessee shut down Dolphins rookie quarterback Tyler Huntley without him delivering either a touchdown or interception into their territory.
The Titans improved to 2-1 with their victory over the Dolphins, in what was an otherwise uninspiring contest in which both teams committed turnovers. Meanwhile, Miami fell to 0-2 and face an important road game next week against New England Patriots at Foxborough; their first loss this year moved them down into last place in AFC East; their offense must find ways to produce more points while their defense must limit big plays; otherwise they remain the only team that has not scored a touchdown yet this season!