National Football League

FINAL
Miami Dolphins 8
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Indianapolis Colts 33
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Lucas Oil Stadium · 64,065 att.

Match Report

Daniel Jones shines as Colts snap 11-game opening-day winless streak, beating Dolphins 33-8

— Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones delivered the perfect start.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

MIA IND
12
1st Downs
27
9
Passing 1st downs
14
3
Rushing 1st downs
11
0
1st downs from penalties
2
5-10
3rd down efficiency
7-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
3-3
46
Total Plays
70
211
Total Yards
418
4.6
Yards per Play
6.0
7
Total Drives
7
133
Passing
262
19/31
Comp/Att
22/29
3.9
Yards per pass
8.7
2
Interceptions thrown
0
3-13
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-10
78
Rushing
156
12
Rushing Attempts
40
6.5
Yards per rush
3.9
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-6
3-15
Penalties
4-45
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
21:17
Possession
38:43

Top Performers

MIA

  • Tua Tagovailoa C/ATT 14/23 · YDS 114 · AVG 5.0
  • Dee Eskridge NO 4 · YDS 109 · AVG 27.3
  • Jake Bailey NO 1 · YDS 42 · AVG 42.0
  • Zach Wilson C/ATT 5/8 · YDS 32 · AVG 4.0

IND

  • Daniel Jones C/ATT 22/29 · YDS 272 · AVG 9.4
  • Spencer Shrader FG 4/4 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 48
  • Michael Pittman Jr. REC 6 · YDS 80 · AVG 13.3
  • Tyler Warren REC 7 · YDS 76 · AVG 10.9

Injuries

Indianapolis Colts

  • Bryce Boettcher Questionable
  • Anthony Gould Out
  • Drew Ogletree Questionable
  • Justin Walley Out
  • Cam Taylor-Britt Injured Reserve

Miami Dolphins

  • Reese Taylor Questionable
  • Kadyn Proctor Out
  • JuJu Brents Questionable
  • De'Von Achane Injured Reserve
  • Ronnie Harrison Jr. Injured Reserve

Play by Play

  1. Field Goal 2:23 8-33

    Spencer Shrader 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 6:21 8-30

    De'Von Achane 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Tua Tagovailoa Pass to Julian Hill for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 10:14 0-30

    Daniel Jones 1 Yd Rush (Spencer Shrader Kick)

    Q4
  4. Field Goal 7:30 0-23

    Spencer Shrader 28 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  5. Field Goal 0:00 0-20

    Spencer Shrader 35 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 12:01 0-17

    Daniel Jones 1 Yd Rush (Spencer Shrader Kick)

    Q2
  7. Touchdown 14:54 0-10

    Michael Pittman Jr. 27 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Spencer Shrader Kick)

    Q2
  8. Field Goal 10:37 0-3

    Spencer Shrader 24 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. MIA

    9 plays, 35 yards, 2:23 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. IND 2:23

    7 plays, 21 yards, 3:58 · Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 2:23 8-33

    Spencer Shrader 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  4. MIA 6:21

    9 plays, 65 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown

    Q4
  5. Touchdown 6:21 8-30

    De'Von Achane 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Tua Tagovailoa Pass to Julian Hill for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  6. IND 10:14

    15 plays, 69 yards, 9:16 · Touchdown

    Q4
  7. Touchdown 10:14 0-30

    Daniel Jones 1 Yd Rush (Spencer Shrader Kick)

    Q4
  8. MIA 4:30

    7 plays, 44 yards, 3:00 · Downs

    Q3
  9. IND 7:30

    7 plays, 48 yards, 3:49 · Field Goal

    Q3
  10. Field Goal 7:30 0-23

    Spencer Shrader 28 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  11. MIA 11:19

    6 plays, 19 yards, 3:41 · Interception

    Q3
  12. IND

    17 plays, 72 yards, 6:46 · Field Goal

    Q2
  13. MIA 6:46

    8 plays, 22 yards, 5:15 · Punt

    Q2
  14. IND 12:01

    5 plays, 42 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown

    Q2
  15. Field Goal 0:00 0-20

    Spencer Shrader 35 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  16. Touchdown 12:01 0-17

    Daniel Jones 1 Yd Rush (Spencer Shrader Kick)

    Q2
  17. MIA 14:14

    2 plays, 6 yards, 0:40 · Fumble

    Q2
  18. IND 14:54

    14 plays, 84 yards, 8:18 · Touchdown

    Q2
  19. Touchdown 14:54 0-10

    Michael Pittman Jr. 27 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Spencer Shrader Kick)

    Q2
  20. MIA 8:12

    5 plays, 15 yards, 2:25 · Interception

    Q1
  21. IND 10:37

    9 plays, 62 yards, 4:23 · Field Goal

    Q1
  22. Field Goal 10:37 0-3

    Spencer Shrader 24 Yd Field Goal

    Q1

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