The Baltimore Ravens demolished the Miami Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday Night Football at Hard Rock Stadium, with Lamar Jackson throwing four touchdowns in his return from injury and Derrick Henry powering through for 119 rushing yards. The final scoreline tells the story of complete dominance as the Ravens improved to 3-5 while the Dolphins slipped to 2-7 in their worst home defeat of the season.
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Ravens Passing Performance
| Player | Completions/Attempts | Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions | QBR | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | 18/23 | 204 | 4 | 0 | 93.1 | 143.2 |
Jackson shook off any concerns about his hamstring injury from the opening drive. The two-time MVP completed 78.3% of his passes and connected with eight different receivers. His 143.2 passer rating showed just how clinical he was against a struggling Dolphins defense. After missing three games, Jackson looked sharp from the jump, completing his first nine passes of the second half before finally missing DeAndre Hopkins late in the third quarter.
“It felt great,” Jackson said postgame. “I didn’t have any problems. I was feeling good out there.”
Dolphins Passing Struggles
| Player | Completions/Attempts | Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions | QBR | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | 25/40 | 261 | 0 | 1 | 24.2 | 70.9 |
Tagovailoa completed 62.5% of his attempts but couldn’t find the end zone against Baltimore’s defense. His lone interception came courtesy of rookie safety Malaki Starks in the fourth quarter, effectively ending any hope of a Dolphins comeback. Miami outgained Baltimore 226-109 in the first half but couldn’t capitalize, trailing 14-6 at the break.
Rushing Battle Breakdown
Baltimore Ground Game
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | Long | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | 19 | 119 | 6.3 | 35 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 13 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 |
Henry rumbled past the century mark for Baltimore, averaging over six yards per carry. His 35-yard burst in the third quarter showcased his power and speed combo. Jackson kept his scrambling to a minimum, clearly protecting that hamstring that cost him three games.
Miami Ground Struggles
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | Long | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Von Achane | 14 | 67 | 4.8 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 |
Achane led Miami’s rushing attack with solid carries of 19 and 22 yards early, but the Dolphins abandoned the run when they fell behind. The ground game never became the weapon Miami needed.
Receiving Corps Comparison
Ravens Receiving Leaders
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | Long | Touchdowns | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 39 | 0 | 5 |
| Isaiah Likely | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 35 | 0 | 4 |
| Mark Andrews | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Charlie Kolar | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| Rashod Bateman | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
Flowers led the receiving yardage with 64 on five catches, including a critical 39-yard grab that set up a score. Andrews punched in two short touchdown receptions on 2-yard and 20-yard connections with Jackson. Tight ends dominated the scoring as Kolar and Bateman also found the end zone.
Flowers finished with a team-high 64 yards on five receptions. Jackson’s longest play of the night was a 39-yard completion to Flowers that set up the second touchdown of the second half.
Dolphins Receiving Stats
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | Long | Touchdowns | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 24 | 0 | 9 |
| Greg Dulcich | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 16 | 0 | 5 |
| Malik Washington | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 28 | 0 | 3 |
| De’Von Achane | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 19 | 0 | 10 |
Waddle led Miami with 82 yards on six catches, but had a potential big play wiped out by a questionable tripping penalty on rookie running back Ollie Gordon in the second quarter. That call negated a 36-yard reception that could have shifted momentum.
“I saw a guy … slip,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said about the penalty, “and he was called for intentionally tripping somebody. That’s what I saw.”
Defensive Dominance
Ravens Defense Takeaways
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Fumble Recoveries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquan Smith | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
The Ravens defense forced three turnovers, all from newcomers who made their mark. Safety Alohi Gilman recorded a strip and recovery that set up the opening touchdown. Humphrey was involved in a fumble recovery with Buchanan in the second half. Starks grabbed his first career interception on a Tagovailoa heave downfield.
Dolphins Defense Numbers
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Tackles for Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Trader Jr. | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Trader led Miami with 13 tackles but couldn’t prevent the Ravens from controlling both halves. Phillips, who spoke about giving Baltimore “an inch,” recorded the Dolphins’ only sack but couldn’t generate consistent pressure on Jackson.
“Against a good team like that, you just can’t give them an inch,” Phillips said, “or they’ll take a mile.”
Special Teams Snapshot
Field Goal Situations
| Team | Made/Attempted | Long | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore (Tyler Loop) | 0/0 | 0 | 4 XP |
| Miami (Riley Patterson) | 2/3 | 49 | 6 |
Patterson connected on field goals of 49 and 43 yards, accounting for all of Miami’s scoring. He missed a critical 35-yarder in the first half after a false start penalty pushed the Dolphins back from fourth and one.
Punting Performance
| Team | Punts | Average | Long | Inside 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore (Jordan Stout) | 6 | 56.0 | 64 | 4 |
| Miami (Jake Bailey) | 3 | 42.7 | 47 | 1 |
Stout dominated the punting battle, pinning Miami deep four times with an average of 56 yards per punt.
How the Game Unfolded
Baltimore started slow, gaining just 109 yards in the first half while Miami held them to 1 of 6 on third down. But mistakes doomed the Dolphins. Rookie Tahj Washington fumbled at the Dolphins 4-yard line on Miami’s second drive, and Andrews punched in a 2-yard touchdown on fourth down on the Ravens’ ensuing possession.
Achane responded with runs of 19 and 22 yards, but offensive lineman Larry Borom’s false start on fourth and one forced Miami to attempt a field goal. Patterson missed from 35 yards, keeping it a one-score game.
Jackson escaped linebacker Jaelan Phillips and connected with Isaiah Likely for a 35-yard pickup. That set up Andrews’ 20-yard score, aided by two Dolphins defenders running into each other in coverage, putting Baltimore ahead 14-3.
The Ravens offense exploded out of halftime. Jackson completed his first nine passes of the third quarter for 95 yards and two scores to Charlie Kolar and Rashod Bateman, extending the lead to 28-6.
Baltimore’s offense dialed it up out of the locker room and scored two touchdowns on their first two drives. With a 22-point lead in hand, the Ravens cruised to their second straight victory.
Tagovailoa led the Dolphins 80 yards down the field early in the fourth quarter with two fourth-down conversions. But receiver Malik Washington fumbled at the 10-yard line, and Dolphins fans began to exit Hard Rock Stadium en masse with more than 10 minutes remaining.
Injury Report
Dolphins injuries: Ollie Gordon (ankle), LB Chop Robinson (concussion), S Ifeatu Melifonwu (toe), CB Rasul Douglas (toe)
Ravens injuries: No significant injuries reported
Game Context and Playoff Implications
The Ravens improved to 3-5 after starting the season 1-5, winning their second consecutive game. Coach John Harbaugh’s squad fought through adversity with Jackson sidelined.
“We had two games that we needed to win in four days,” Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said. “And they were absolute must-wins. And for our guys to step up the way they did … is commendable. And it just means we’re two games under .500. That’s all it means. But we’re two games under .500, right? We were four games under .500.”
The Dolphins dropped to 2-7, their fifth consecutive loss. Miami outgained Baltimore in the first half but couldn’t overcome the turnover differential and penalties.
“You want to dictate the terms. You want to fix stuff,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. “That sucks. All of that does. But it’s a pretty consistent formula of — fans enjoy winning. Our expectation is that we have to do that work and do the right things for fans to enjoy the experience. Unfortunately we didn’t do that tonight, so we’ve got to get back to work to give them something to cheer about.”
Jackson became the fourth player in NFL history to throw at least four touchdown passes against the Dolphins in at least three games. Tom Brady did it five times, and Josh Allen and Drew Bledsoe both did it three times. Jackson’s previous two such games against Miami were both of the five-TD, no-interception variety.
What’s Next
The Ravens traveled to Minnesota to face the Vikings on Sunday, November 9, looking to build on their momentum and climb back into the AFC North race. Baltimore sat two games under .500 but showed signs of life with Jackson healthy.
The Dolphins hosted Buffalo on November 9, desperate to snap their losing streak and salvage their season. At 2-7, Miami faced long odds to make the playoffs but needed to find answers quickly.
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