Sunday, September 8, 2024

Dolphins Get By Jaguars

     The Miami Dolphins edged the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17 at Hard Rock Stadium in their 2024 season opener on Sunday. 
     Jacksonville(0-1) moved out to a 7-0 lead with 4:31 left in the first quarter. Running back Travis Etienne Jr. rushed through the left side of the line from one yard away. 
     In the second quarter, the Jaguars made it 14-0 with 6:21 to go. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence tossed a 14-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in the back left corner of the end zone. 
     Miami(1-0) cut it to 14-7 with 1:04 remaining in the quarter. Running back De'Von Achane plunged through the middle from one yard out. Jacksonville returned it to a 10-point margin when Cam Little kicked a 53-yard kick with no seconds left in the first half. 
     The Dolphins closed it to 17-14 at 2:08 of the third quarter. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa connected an 80-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill on the left sideline. 
     The Fins would later pull ahead during the fourth quarter to win the game. Jason Sanders booted a 37-yard field goal with 4:22 remaining to tie it up 17-17. He then kicked a go-ahead, 52-yard field goal with no time remaining in the game. 

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