The Tennessee Titans emerged victorious with a 31-12 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season. Both teams were dealing with injuries, with the Dolphins missing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the Titans losing Will Levis to a shoulder injury during the game. The matchup featured Mason Rudolph facing off against Tyler Huntley in a less than thrilling quarterback duel. However, it was Rudolph and the Titans who ultimately came out on top. Nick Folk played a key role in the victory, making five field goals to tie his career high, while running backs Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard each contributed rushing touchdowns.
Pollard had a standout performance with 88 rushing yards on 22 carries, including a 41-yard run that set up Spears’ touchdown. He later scored a touchdown in garbage time during the Titans’ final possession of the game. Rudolph, making his first appearance of the season, had 85 passing yards on 9-of-17 attempts. On the other hand, Huntley struggled to get the Dolphins offense going, with 96 passing yards and 40 rushing yards. Despite the Dolphins scoring mainly through Jason Sanders’ field goals and a late rushing touchdown from Huntley, they could not overcome the Titans’ dominant performance.
Both teams finished the game with a 1-3 record, highlighting the struggles they faced early in the season. The Dolphins had a disappointing offensive showing, gaining only 184 total yards on 54 plays with just 13 first downs and a 2-of-12 conversion rate on third downs. The Titans, while also struggling on third down conversions, capitalized on their possessions and outperformed the Dolphins in critical moments. The game was not a pretty one to watch, with injuries impacting both teams and the quarterbacks failing to provide much excitement for fans.
Overall, the Titans’ ability to overcome injuries and adversity to secure a convincing win against the Dolphins showcased their resilience and determination. With key contributions from their running backs and kicker, they were able to outplay Miami and secure a much-needed victory. The Dolphins, on the other hand, faced challenges on both offense and defense, struggling to find success against the Titans’ defense. Both teams will look to bounce back from their slow start to the season and improve as they move forward.
