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Dolphins Routed 33-8 by Colts in Season Opener

Next week’s home game against the Patriots now looks like a near must-win.

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Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Indianapolis dominated the first half in first downs and yardage and held the ball 20:40 to 8:20, with a penalty for contact on the punter helping the Colts reach halftime up 20-0.
  • Tua Tagovailoa committed three turnovers, including two in the first half and an interception to open the third quarter, and his giveaways led to 17 Indianapolis points as he endured one of his worst outings as a Dolphin.
  • Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, starting his first game for Indianapolis, completed 22 of 29 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown, consistently finding openings in Miami’s coverage.
  • Miami’s already vulnerable depth took hits with first-half injuries to guard James Daniel and cornerback Storm Duck, further stressing protection and the secondary.
  • Sun Sentinel analysts labeled the defeat a total system failure that heightens scrutiny on coach Mike McDaniel and GM Chris Grier, with New England up next before a Week 3 trip to Buffalo.