Overview

• Miami beat Jacksonville 14-6 to close a 2-0-1 preseason, the franchise's first unbeaten August since 2009.
• Tua Tagovailoa went 4-of-8 for 49 yards with a second‑quarter touchdown, took multiple sacks, and said it felt good to absorb contact in live action.
• A relentless pass rush set the tone and safety John Saunders Jr. sealed the win with a late interception of Seth Henigan.
• Rookie contributors strengthened roster cases as Ollie Gordon II ran for 43 yards and finished the preseason with 126 rushing yards and a score, while Malik Washington caught three passes for 41 yards including a 25‑yard TD.
• Coach Mike McDaniel said Zach Wilson is the No. 2 quarterback and reported mostly precautionary injury notes, including kicker Jason Sanders not expressing concern about Week 1.