Miami Dolphins defeat Jacksonville Jaguars: Game recap, highlights from NFL Week 1
MIAMI GARDENS — The NFL regular season is finally here. The Jacksonville Jaguars face the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday at 1 p.m., and there are expectations surrounding both teams. Keep scrolling for the latest updates and highlights from the game.
The Jaguars gave quarterback Trevor Lawrence a new contract - making him the highest paid QB in the NFL along with Cincinnati's Joe Burrow according to average annual value of $55 million. They hired a new defensive coordinator in Ryan Nielsen to get the most out of that unit.
The Dolphins also rewarded their quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, with a new contract, and gave him more weapons in rookie running back Jaylen Wright (who is inactive for Sunday's game) and veteran receiver Odell Beckham (who starts the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list). But there are questions on the offensive and defensive lines as Miami hopes to make the postseason for the third straight year and, more importantly, win a playoff game for the first time in 24 years.
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It will be hot and humid this afternoon so we'll see if the weather takes a toll, even if both teams held training camp in Florida.
Dolphins vs Jaguars score updates
Jason Sanders kicks game-winning field goal
Jason Sanders kicked a 52-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Miami Dolphins to a 20-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
Scoring drive: 8 plays, 31 yards, 2:09
Jason Sanders ties game with 37-yard field goal
It's a tie game in Miami Gardens as Jason Sanders bounces back to hit a field goal on the Dolphins' next drive.
Scoring drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 6:44
Jason Sanders misses 42-yard field goal
The Dolphins took over possession in Jaguars territory after Jacksonville was stopped on fourth-and-short on a risky conversion attempt.
Placekicker Jason Sanders yanked his 42-yard attempt left of the uprights for a miss.
Miami trails Jacksonville 17-14 with 13:33 left to play.
Tyreek Hill 80-yard touchdown reception
One play after the forced fumble, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hit a crossing Tyreek Hill, who eluded Andre Cisco and Ronald Darby for a game-changing 80-yard touchdown reception.
The Dolphins trail 17-14 with 2:08 left in the third quarter.
Scoring drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0: 11
Jevon Holland forces Travis Etienne fumble
Jaguars running back Travis Etienne was rumbling in for what appeared to be an easy touchdown before Dolphins safety Jevon Holland punched out the ball for a fumble into the end zone.
Cornerback Kader Kohou fell on the fumble in the end zone for a touchback. Miami trails Jacksonville 17-7 with 2:19 left in the third quarter.
Jaylen Waddle long reception
The Dolphins finally broke out of offensive malaise with a 63-yard pass to Jaylen Waddle midway through the third quarter.
It's the longest play of the game so far for either team.
Jaguars lead Dolphins at halftime
The Dolphins face a 17-7 deficit at the break as Jacksonville hit a long field goal moments before halftime.
Miami leads in time of possession and nearly matched Jacksonville in total yardage, but a pair of turnover on downs have kept them off the scoreboard.
De'Von Achane touchdown helps Miami cut deficit
The Dolphins have their first touchdown of the 2024 regular season as running back De'Von Achane plowed into the end zone for a 1-yard rushing score.
Miami has trailed for much of the first half but is now within a score thanks to the long scoring drive.
Scoring drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:17
Brian Thomas Jr. beats Jalen Ramsey for touchdown
Jacksonville rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is continuing to give the Dolphins' secondary fits.
Thomas caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Lawrence to expand the Jaguars' advantage midway through the second quarter.
Scoring drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 5:31
Dolphins offense sputtering vs. Jacksonville
Miami turned the ball over on downs for the second time in the game early in the second quarter after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's pass to Braxton Berrios was batted away incomplete.
Jacksonville leads 7-0 with 11:52 left until halftime.
Travis Etienne touchdown run
The Dolphins trail the Jaguars in the first quarter after a 1-yard rushing touchdown by running back Travis Etienne.
Miami star defensive back Jalen Ramsey was beat in coverage by Jacksonville rookie Brian Thomas Jr. on the previous play. Ramsey committed pass interference which gave Jacksonville the ball at the Dolphins 1-yard line.
Jaguars scoring drive: 6 plays, 96 yards, 3:18 seconds.
Calais Campbell sacks Trevor Lawrence
Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell recorded a sack of Trevor Lawrence on his first snap with his new team.
Campbell, 38, signed with the Dolphins in June after playing with the Atlanta Falcons last season.
Jacksonville went backwards on its first three plays of the 2024 season and was forced to punt.
Dolphins fail fourth down conversion
The Dolphins attempted to convert a fourth and eight at the Jaguars 42 but quarterback Tua Tagovailoa failed to complete a pass over the middle to Braxton Berrios.
Miami's opening drive was mostly unsuccessful other than a 39-yard screen pass to running back De'Von Achane.
Dolphins lose opening coin toss, receive
The Jaguars won the opening coin toss of the Dolphins 2024 regular season and chose to refer.
Miami received the opening kickoff, which went into the end zone for a touchback.
Jaguars inactive list vs. Dolphins
The Jaguars will be without six players for the game against the Miami Dolphins:
S Daniel Thomas
OL Javon Foster
OL Cole Van Lanen
DT Esezi Otemowo
DT Jordan Jefferson
DT Jeremiah Ledbetter
Jaylen Wright, Ethan Bonner inactive for Dolphins-Jaguars
Miami Dolphins included rookie running back Jaylen Wright and second-year defensive back Ethan Bonner on the inactive report for the Jaguars game.
Miami Dolphins inactives vs. Jacksonville Jaguars:
RB Jaylen Wright
DB Ethan Bonner
WR Malik Washington
LB Channing Tindall
LB Mohamed Kamara
OL Andrew Meyer
Tyreek Hill detained outside Dolphins-Jaguars game
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is preparing to play today after he was detained by police outside Hard Rock Stadium Sunday morning for a driving violation, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.
Some reporters saw Hill in handcuffs while they were entering the stadium.
Hill, 30, has topped 1,700 yards in each of his first two seasons with Miami.
The Dolphins are opening the season against the Jaguars at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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Dolphins vs Jaguars start time today
Date: Sunday, September 8
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
What channel is Dolphins vs Jaguars game on today?
TV channel: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+ | Fubo (free trial)
Dolphins vs Jaguars will broadcast nationally on CBS in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Kevin Harlan and Trent Green will call the game from the booth at Hard Rock Stadium, with Melanie Collins reporting from the sidelines.
Streaming options for the game include Paramount+, CBS's subscription streaming service, and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Dolphins vs Jaguars history
Series record: Jaguars lead 6-5 (including 1-0 in playoffs)
Jaguars' last win: October 17, 2021 (23-20)
Dolphins' last win: September 24, 2020 (31-13)
Dolphins vs Jaguars predictions
Joe Schad, Palm Beach Post: Dolphins 26, Jaguars 21
"How to get to 26? How about a safety from rookie edge rusher Chop Robinson in his first NFL game? Tua Tagovailoa outshines overrated Trevor Lawrence in this one. Rookie receiver Jaylen Wright gets his first NFL touchdown."
Hal Habib, Palm Beach Post: Dolphins 24, Jaguars 20
"My calendar says it's September. My schedule says the Dolphins game starts at 1 p.m. That's a combination I would be reluctant to go against no matter who the opponent is. The Jaguars have their share of good players, but it'd take a lot more than what they have to go against Miami in a home-opener."
Demetrius Harvey, Florida Times-Union: Jaguars 31, Dolphins 30
"The Jaguars have a slight advantage. The Trevor Lawrence belief is real around these parts."
Gene Frenette, Florida Times-Union: Jaguars 30, Dolphins 27
"This game has a coin-flip feel to it, and my original thought was favoring the Dolphins because of the Week 1 timing and the venue. While how the Jaguars' offensive line and Ryan Nielsen's reconfigured defense holds up is a concern, Miami possibly having to go without hamstring-impaired cornerback Jalen Ramsey is a huge factor. I now like the Jaguars in an entertaining Trevor-Tua shootout."
Dolphins vs Jaguars betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Friday:
Spread: Dolphins (-3½)
Over/under: 49 points
Money line: Jaguars +145, Dolphins -175
Dolphins vs Jaguars injury updates
Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited at practice Friday. Receiver Malik Washington was ruled out with a quad injury. Linebacker Jaelan Phillips, center Aaron Brewer and safeties Jordan Poyer and Jevon Holland were not given injury designations after practicing in full Friday.
Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas was listed as questionable with an Achilles injury. Defensive end Arik Armstead did not practice Friday but was not given an injury designation.
Dolphins vs Jaguars weather updates
Weather.com predicts a high of 90 degrees with partly cloudy skies in Miami Gardens. Winds are expected to blow out of the southeast at 10-15 mph. The forecast calls for about a 25% chance of rain today.
Miami Dolphins schedule 2024
September 8: vs. Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
September 12: vs. Buffalo, 8:15 p.m.
September 22: at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.
September 30: vs. Tennessee, 7:30 p.m.
October 6: at New England, 1 p.m.
October 13: Bye
October 20: at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
October 27: vs. Arizona, 1 p.m.
November 3: at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
November 11: at LA Rams, 8:15 p.m.
November 17: vs. Las Vegas, 1 p.m.
November 24: vs. New England, 1 p.m.
November 28: at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m.
December 8: at NY Jets, 1 p.m.
December 15: at Houston, 1 p.m.
December 22: vs. San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.
December 29: at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m.
TBA: at NY Jets
Jacksonville Jaguars schedule 2024
September 8: at Miami, 1 p.m.
September 15: vs. Cleveland, 1 p.m.
September 23: at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
September 29: at Houston, 1 p.m.
October 6: vs. Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
October 13: at Chicago, 9:30 a.m. in London
October 20: vs. New England, 9:30 a.m. in London
October 27: vs. Green Bay, 1 p.m.
November 3: at Philadelphia, 8:20 p.m.
November 10: vs. Minnesota, 1 p.m.
November 17: at Detroit, 1 p.m.
November 24: Bye
December 1: vs. Houston, 1 p.m.
December 8: at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
December 15: vs. NY Jets, 1 p.m.
December 22: at Las Vegas, 4:25 p.m.
December 29: vs. Tennessee, 1 p.m.
TBA: at Indianapolis
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