The Tennessee Titans overcame injuries and a lackluster performance from quarterback Mason Rudolph to defeat the Miami Dolphins 31-12 on Monday Night Football.
The Tennessee Titans emerged victorious in an unsightly Week 4 matchup against the injury-riddled Miami Dolphins, winning by a score of 31-12. The game, played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, featured poor offensive play and several key injuries.
The Dolphins entered the game without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was sidelined with a concussion. His replacement, Tyler Huntley, struggled to move the ball effectively, completing just 14 of 22 passes for 96 yards and an interception.
Titans Dominate Dolphins in Ugly Week 4 Matchup
The Titans also suffered a significant loss early in the game when starting quarterback Will Levis exited with a shoulder injury. Mason Rudolph, who had not played a single snap this season, stepped in under center and led the Titans to victory. However, Rudolph's performance was far from impressive, as he completed only 9 of 17 passes for 85 yards.
Despite the subpar quarterback play, the Titans' running backs carried the offense. Tyjae Spears scored a touchdown on a 5-yard run in the second quarter, while Tony Pollard added another rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. Pollard also contributed 88 yards on 22 carries.
Titans Dominate Dolphins in Ugly Week 4 Matchup
Nick Folk proved to be a reliable weapon for the Titans, connecting on five field goals, including a 52-yarder in the second half. His performance tied his career high.
The Dolphins' offense struggled mightily throughout the game. The team managed only 184 total yards and 13 first downs. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who entered the game with an NFL-leading 446 receiving yards, was held to just 59 yards on six catches.
Titans Dominate Dolphins in Ugly Week 4 Matchup
Miami's defense, which had been playing well in previous weeks, was unable to contain the Titans' running game. Tennessee rushed for 139 yards on 32 carries, an average of 4.3 yards per carry.
Both teams now stand at 1-3 after the result. The Titans will face the Indianapolis Colts next week, while the Dolphins will travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals.
Despite the ugly nature of the game, the Titans will take solace in the victory. They showed resilience in overcoming injuries and poor quarterback play to secure the win. The Dolphins, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to generate more offense if they want to avoid starting the season 0-4.
