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Titans Tame Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Marching to a 31-12 Victory

In a pivotal Week 4 matchup, the Tennessee Titans improved their season record to 1-3 after securing a commanding 31-12 win over the Miami Dolphins. The game, held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, saw the Titans dominate on both sides of the ball, leaving the Dolphins with an identical record of 1-3.


Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Tennessee's Ground and Air Assault


The Titans' offense was firing on all cylinders, amassing a total of 244 yards. The ground game proved particularly effective as they rushed for 142 yards across 40 attempts. Tony Pollard led the charge with an impressive performance that included rushing for 88 yards on 22 carries and scoring one touchdown. Tyjae Spears also contributed significantly with a touchdown and 39 rushing yards on his own.


Through the air, Mason Rudolph and Will Levis combined for a passing total of 110 yards. Despite facing pressure from the Dolphins' defense that resulted in one sack and an interception thrown by Levis, Rudolph managed to maintain composure and distribute effectively when needed.


Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brennan Asplen)

Defensive Dominance


On defense, Tennessee showcased their prowess by limiting Miami to just twelve points throughout the game. The defensive unit recorded two sacks for a loss of eighteen yards and forced five three-and-outs against their opponents. Harold Landry III stood out with one sack contributing to this effort while Amani Hooker made his presence known in the secondary by defending one pass.


Special teams were not left behind in contributing to this victory; Nick Folk was perfect on field goal attempts hitting all five tries including three from beyond fifty yards showcasing exceptional accuracy and power.


Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley (18) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

Looking Ahead


The Tennessee Titans will look forward to carrying this momentum into their next game as they host Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Fans can catch this upcoming contest live on CBS scheduled for October 13th at 1:00 PM EDT where Tennessee will aim to build upon this crucial win.

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