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Daniel Jones Powers Colts to Big Early Lead Over Dolphins in Week 1

The veteran’s sharp debut for Indianapolis has quickly changed the tone of a matchup bookmakers rated nearly even.

Overview

  • Indianapolis led 20-0 at halftime and 23-0 late in the third quarter, flipping expectations for a game projected to be close.
  • Jones threw for nearly 200 yards in the first half with a 27-yard touchdown to Michael Pittman Jr. and added a rushing score.
  • Tua Tagovailoa started for Miami after being cleared to play, and Tyreek Hill said he was ready following limited practice with an oblique injury.
  • Confusion surrounded Dolphins tight end Darren Waller, with a report listing him out and coach Mike McDaniel saying he was expected to play on a managed workload.
  • Pre-game odds and models had the Colts as slight favorites with an over/under around 46.5, framing the contest as essentially a coin flip.