Tennessee Titans vs Miami Dolphins Match Player Stats On Oct 08, 2017

The Sports Xchange
Oct 8, 2017

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Jarvis Landry scored the go-ahead touchdown with 10:33 left in the fourth quarter to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 16-10 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium.

Dolphins safety Reshad Jones recovered two fumbles, scored one touchdown and added a sack that nearly went for a safety. The Dolphins' defense had six sacks.

Landry caught his TD pass, a 6-yarder, in the end zone on a pass from Jay Cutler as the Dolphins (2-2) won despite a lackluster offensive performance.

Several times during the game, fans unhappy with Cutler chanted: "We want (backup quarterback Matt) Moore!"

But the pass to Landry ended a streak of 12 consecutive quarters without a Miami touchdown, excluding one garbage-time score against the New York Jets two weeks ago.

Cutler finished 12 of 26 for 92 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Tennessee, which lost 57-14 to the Houston Texas last week, got a much better defensive effort. But the Titans -- playing with Matt Cassel after starting quarterback Marcus Mariota was ruled out due to a hamstring injury -- got little done on offense.

In fact, neither team did much, especially early. Toward the end of the first quarter, however, Miami scored twice within 45 seconds, largely due to a pair of Tennessee turnovers.

Miami took a 3-0 lead with 57 seconds left on a 42-yard field goal by Cody Parkey. The 19-yard drive was set up by running back DeMarco Murray's fumble, which was forced by defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and recovered by Jones.

Tennessee (2-3) appeared to take a 7-3 lead on a 59-yard pass from Cassel to tight end Delanie Walker. But the play was negated by an offensive pass interference call on tight end Jonnu Smith.

Two plays later, linebacker Kiko Alonso blitzed and caused Cassel to fumble just as he was about to throw. Jones scooped up the ball and ran it 38 yards for a touchdown. Thinking it was an incomplete pass, no one gave chase. And no referee ruled touchdown right away, either. But after a video review, the touchdown was upheld.

Tennessee cut its deficit to 10-3 on a 45-yard field goal by Ryan Succop. That score was set up by running back Jay Ajayi’s fumble, which was forced by cornerback Adoree' Jackson and recovered by safety Kevin Byard.

The Titans tied the score 10-10 on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Cassel to backup tight end Phillip Supernaw, who made an over-the-shoulder catch in the end zone.

After Landry's go-ahead score, Parkey missed the point-after try, wide right, giving the Titans a chance to win with a touchdown and a PAT. Tennessee, though, was forced to punt on its next drive, and Miami hung on to win.

NOTES: Dolphins WR DeVante Parker (ankle) was hurt in the first quarter and didn't return. ... Titans QB Marcus Mariota (hamstring) missed the game and reportedly could be out 2-4 weeks. ... Dolphins DT Jordan Phillips (ankle) missed his third straight game despite practicing fully on Friday and pronouncing himself healthy. ... Dolphins CB Byron Maxwell (hamstring) missed the game despite practicing fully on Friday. He has lost his starting job and is behind Cordrea Tankersley, Xavien Howard and Alterraun Verner at cornerback. ... Dolphins MLB Rey Maualuga (hamstring) missed the first three games, but moved into the starting lineup ahead of Mike Hull. ... The Titans have two players who played college ball in Miami at Florida International University, including rookie TE Jonnu Smith. The second player, safety Jonathan Cyprien, (hamstring) was inactive on Sunday. ... Next Sunday, the Dolphins play at the Atlanta Falcons. ... The Titans return home to host to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football Oct. 16.