Dolphins Close Preseason with 14-6 Win Over Jaguars

Tua Gets a Brief Tune-Up

In his only action of the preseason, Tua Tagovailoa led the Miami Dolphins on three series, finishing 4-of-8 passing for 49 yards and a touchdown. The score came on a 25-yard strike to Malik Washington, who shook free after the catch to finish in the end zone.

Tagovailoa was also sacked twice, but he welcomed the live reps: “It felt good to get hit again,” Tua said, emphasizing the transition into regular-season rhythm. He exited after the touchdown, and Miami converted a 2-point pass to Pharaoh Brown to lead 8-0 early.

Quarterback Rotation

• Zach Wilson relieved Tagovailoa, directing a touchdown drive capped by Mike Boone’s 7-yard run midway through the third quarter.

• Rookie Quinn Ewers closed the game, completing 7-of-8 passes for 66 yards in efficient fashion.

For Jacksonville, rookie Seth Henigan and veteran John Wolford struggled to generate momentum against Miami’s defense, combining for just 102 yards. Henigan’s fourth-quarter interception, returned 52 yards by John Saunders Jr., sealed the outcome.

Standout Performers

• Malik Washington (WR, Dolphins): 3 catches, 41 yards, 1 TD. Continues to shine while Tyreek Hill (injury) and Jaylen Waddle (limited work) sit out.

• Mike Boone (RB, Dolphins): 7-yard touchdown run to secure Miami’s second score.

• Cam Little (K, Jaguars): The rookie kicker drilled field goals from 59 and 43 yards — the Jags’ only points.

• Dolphins Defense: Allowed only 190 total yards, with Chop Robinson and Bradley Chubb each notching sacks.

Coaching Notes

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was pleased with the starters finding rhythm: “The main thing is you want to see guys finish a drive in the end zone.”

Jaguars coach Liam Coen praised his backups’ fight, particularly the defense logging six sacks, but admitted the offense failed to execute consistently.

Injuries

• Miami: LB Eugene Asante left in the fourth quarter with a lower-body injury.

• Jacksonville: No new major reported injuries.

What’s Next

• Dolphins open the season at Indianapolis on Sept. 7.

• Jaguars host the Carolina Panthers the same day.

Game Stats Recap

Category	Dolphins	Jaguars
Final Score	14	6
Passing Yards	121	102
Rushing Yards	105	88
Total Offense	226	190
Sacks Allowed	6	2
Top QB	T. Tagovailoa – 4/8, 49 Yds, 1 TD	S. Henigan – 15/21, 77 Yds, 1 INT
Top RB	M. Boone – 6 Car, 28 Yds, 1 TD	D. Johnson – 7 Car, 33 Yds
Top WR	M. Washington – 3 Rec, 41 Yds, 1 TD	T. Harris – 4 Rec, 32 Yds
Defensive Highlight	J. Saunders Jr. – 52-yd INT return	6 total sacks (team effort)