Jacksonville Jaguars vs Miami Dolphins: Head-to-Head Record & History

Final2024 Week 1

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FLSun, Sep 8, 2024, 1:00 PM ET

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Miami Dolphins

Jacksonville Jaguars

Away

Miami Dolphins

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Jaguars	7	10	0	0	17
Dolphins	0	7	7	6	20

JAX 17MIA 20 Final

Passing leader
Tua Tagovailoa
MIA · QB
18.6PPR pts
23/37, 338 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Tyreek Hill
MIA · WR
26.0PPR pts
7 REC, 130 YDS, 1 TD
Jaguars leader
Brian Thomas Jr.
JAX · WR
14.7PPR pts
4 REC, 47 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Travon Walker
JAX
2 SACK, 6 TKL

Dolphins 20, Jaguars 17: Miami rallies from 10 down at halftime

Miami erased a 17–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 13–0 after the break to win 20–17. The Dolphins finished with a 400–267 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Jaguars went 2-for-10 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Dolphins kept the ball for 33:10 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

+0.9 yards/play MIA 6.2 · JAX 5.3
+1 turnover margin MIA 0 turnovers
+133 total yards MIA 400 · JAX 267

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins | NFL 2024 Week 1 Game Highlights

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Why the Dolphins Won

Miami won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Jaguars vs Dolphins
Jaguars	Stat	Dolphins
5.3	Yards per play	6.2

1	Turnovers	0

267	Total yards	400

Other team stats
50	Plays	65

20%	Third-down conversion	50%

26:50	Time of possession	33:10

Scoring Summary

The Dolphins scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Jaguars scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Jaguars vs Dolphins
Time	Team	Play	JAX	MIA
1st quarter
4:31	JAX	Travis Etienne Jr. 1-yard TD run Takes leadCam Little XP	7	0
2nd quarter
6:21	JAX	Trevor Lawrence → Brian Thomas Jr., 14-yard TD Extends leadCam Little XP	14	0
1:04	MIA	De'Von Achane 1-yard TD runJason Sanders XP	14	7
0:00	JAX	Cam Little 53-yard FG Extends lead	17	7
3rd quarter
2:08	MIA	Tua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 80-yard TDJason Sanders XP	17	14
4th quarter
4:22	MIA	Jason Sanders 37-yard FG Ties game	17	17
0:00	MIA	Jason Sanders 52-yard FG Game winner	17	20

Fantasy Points: Jaguars vs Dolphins, Week 1 2024

Fantasy leaders

Tyreek HillMIAWR26.0 PTSWR4
De'Von AchaneMIARB23.0 PTSRB3
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB18.6 PTSQB9
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR16.2 PTSWR16

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB	18.6	QB9	23/37	338	1	0	1	11	0	101.0	Start/Sit →
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB	11.3	QB23	12/21	162	1	0	1	8	0	97.7	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Tyreek HillMIAWR	26.0	WR4	WR	—	—	—	12	7	130	1
De'Von AchaneMIARB	23.0	RB3	RB	10	24	1	7	7	76	0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR	16.2	WR16	WR	1	3	0	5	5	109	0	Start/Sit →
Brian ThomasJAXWR	14.7	WR20	WR	—	—	—	4	4	47	1
Travis EtienneJAXRB	11.9	RB28	RB	12	44	1	3	2	15	0
Gabe DavisJAXWR	9.2	WR45	WR	—	—	—	3	3	62	0
Tank BigsbyJAXRB	7.3	RB36	RB	12	73	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Christian KirkJAXWR	4.0	WR74	WR	—	—	—	4	1	30	0
Raheem MostertMIARB	3.9	RB49	RB	6	9	0	3	2	10	0
Jeff WilsonMIARB	2.6	RB55	RB	5	26	0	—	—	—	—
Jonnu SmithMIATE	1.7	TE41	TE	—	—	—	2	1	7	0	Start/Sit →
Julian HillMIATE	1.6	TE43	TE	—	—	—	1	1	6	0
Evan EngramJAXTE	1.5	TE44	TE	—	—	—	4	1	5	0	Start/Sit →
Parker WashingtonJAXWR	1.3	WR105	WR	—	—	—	1	1	3	0	Start/Sit →
Devin DuvernayJAXWR	0.3	WR114	WR	1	3	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Durham SmytheMIATE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	3	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Braxton BerriosMIAWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	2	0	0	0	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

Gabe DavisWR50 snaps94%
Brian ThomasWR41 snaps77%
Christian KirkWR38 snaps72%
Travis EtienneRB37 snaps70%
Evan EngramTE36 snaps68%

Target Share19 targets

Evan Engram21%, 4 targets
Christian Kirk21%, 4 targets
Brian Thomas21%, 4 targets
Gabe Davis16%, 3 targets
Travis Etienne16%, 3 targets
Other5%, 1 targets

Carry Share26 carries

Travis Etienne46%, 12 carries
Tank Bigsby46%, 12 carries
Devin Duvernay4%, 1 carries
Trevor Lawrence4%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

Jaylen WaddleWR51 snaps72%
Tyreek HillWR50 snaps70%
Julian HillTE42 snaps59%
De'Von AchaneRB37 snaps52%
Raheem MostertRB31 snaps44%

Target Share35 targets

Tyreek Hill34%, 12 targets
De'Von Achane20%, 7 targets
Jaylen Waddle14%, 5 targets
Raheem Mostert9%, 3 targets
Durham Smythe9%, 3 targets
Other14%, 5 targets

Carry Share23 carries

De'Von Achane43%, 10 carries
Raheem Mostert26%, 6 carries
Jeff Wilson22%, 5 carries
Tua Tagovailoa4%, 1 carries
Jaylen Waddle4%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Gabe DavisJAXWR	50	94%	3	16%	0
Brian ThomasJAXWR	41	77%	4	21%	0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR	51	72%	5	14%	1
Christian KirkJAXWR	38	72%	4	21%	0
Tyreek HillMIAWR	50	70%	12	34%	0
Travis EtienneJAXRB	37	70%	3	16%	12
Evan EngramJAXTE	36	68%	4	21%	0
Julian HillMIATE	42	59%	1	3%	0
De'Von AchaneMIARB	37	52%	7	20%	10
Raheem MostertMIARB	31	44%	3	9%	6
Durham SmytheMIATE	30	42%	3	9%	0
Braxton BerriosMIAWR	26	37%	2	6%	0
Brenton StrangeJAXTE	19	36%	0	0%	0
Tank BigsbyJAXRB	17	32%	0	0%	12
Jonnu SmithMIATE	20	28%	2	6%	0
Luke FarrellJAXTE	14	26%	0	0%	0
Grant DuBoseMIAWR	13	18%	0	0%	0
Robbie ChosenMIAWR	12	17%	0	0%	0
Jeff WilsonMIARB	11	15%	0	0%	5
Parker WashingtonJAXWR	7	13%	1	5%	0
Devin DuvernayJAXWR	5	9%	0	0%	1
Tanner ConnerMIATE	3	4%	0	0%	0
Tim JonesJAXWR	1	2%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+7.8Brian Thomas Jr.14.7 PTS vs 6.9 xFP
Biggest underperformer−5.4Evan Engram1.5 PTS vs 6.9 xFP
Highest expected volume20.6 xFPTyreek Hill26.0 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR	26.0	20.6	+5.4	70%	33% tgt	—	0	0	0%	12	33%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB	23.0	18.5	+4.5	52%	40% car	—	0	10	40%	7	19%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB	18.6	17.1	+1.5	100%	37 att	—	37	1	4%	0	0%
Travis Etienne Jr.JAX · RB	11.9	13.0	−1.1	70%	46% car	—	0	12	46%	3	16%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB	11.3	10.0	+1.3	100%	21 att	—	21	1	4%	0	0%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR	16.2	9.2	+7.0	72%	14% tgt	—	0	1	4%	5	14%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB	3.9	9.1	−5.2	44%	24% car	—	0	6	24%	3	8%
Tank BigsbyJAX · RB	7.3	7.8	−0.5	32%	46% car	—	0	12	46%	0	0%
Brian Thomas Jr.JAX · WR	14.7	6.9	+7.8	77%	21% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	21%
Christian KirkJAX · WR	4.0	6.9	−2.9	72%	21% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	21%
Evan EngramJAX · TE	1.5	6.9	−5.4	68%	21% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	21%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE	0.0	5.1	−5.1	42%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	8%
Gabe DavisJAX · WR	9.2	5.1	+4.1	94%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	16%
Braxton BerriosMIA · WR	0.0	3.4	−3.4	37%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Jonnu SmithMIA · TE	1.7	3.4	−1.7	28%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Jeff Wilson Jr.MIA · RB	2.6	3.3	−0.7	15%	20% car	—	0	5	20%	0	0%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB	0.8	3.0	−2.2	—	8% car	—	0	2	8%	1	3%
Julian HillMIA · TE	1.6	1.7	−0.1	59%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Parker WashingtonJAX · WR	1.3	1.7	−0.4	13%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	5%
Devin DuvernayJAX · WR	0.3	0.7	−0.4	9%	4% car	—	0	1	4%	0	0%

Team totals: Jaguars 19 targets and 26 carries; Dolphins 36 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Trevor Lawrence

JAX · QB · 11.3 pts on 10.0 expected

12 of 21 passing for 162 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Tua Tagovailoa

MIA · QB · 18.6 pts on 17.1 expected

23 of 37 passing for 338 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Travis Etienne Jr.

JAX · RB · 11.9 pts on 13.0 expected

3 targets (16% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards; 12 carries (46% of the team's) for 44 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.0 expected.

Tank Bigsby

JAX · RB · 7.3 pts on 7.8 expected

12 carries (46% of the team's) for 73 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Tank Bigsby →

Tyreek Hill Ran hot

MIA · WR · 26.0 pts on 20.6 expected

12 targets (33% of the team's), 7 catches for 130 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

De'Von Achane

MIA · RB · 23.0 pts on 18.5 expected

7 targets (19% of the team's), 7 catches for 76 yards; 10 carries (40% of the team's) for 24 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.

Jaylen Waddle Ran hot

MIA · WR · 16.2 pts on 9.2 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 5 catches for 109 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 3 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.2 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Raheem Mostert Unlucky

MIA · RB · 3.9 pts on 9.1 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 10 yards; 6 carries (24% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 9.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jaguars defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed to	Jaguars D	Dolphins D
QBs	20.3	14.2
RBs	26.8	21.5
WRs	36.4	30.5
TEs	13.5	13.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 7%, then rallied to win.

Dolphins win probability

Key Swings

−22Etienne 1-yd TD run50% → 28%Q1 4:31
−16Lawrence → Thomas, 14-yd TD25% → 9%Q2 6:21
+26Tagovailoa → Hill, 80-yd TD8% → 34%Q3 2:08
+29Sanders 37-yd FG21% → 50%Q4 4:22
+50Sanders 52-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jaguars vs Dolphins
Jacksonville Jaguars	Measure	Miami Dolphins
50	Plays	65
48%	Pass rate	62%
5.8	Yds / dropback	8.0
4.9	Yds / carry	3.2
2/10	Third downs	8/16

Efficiency edge Miami ran 15 more plays and gained 2.2 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
JAX Thomas 21% · Kirk 21% · Engram 21%
MIA Hill 33% · Achane 19% · Waddle 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jaguars vs Dolphins
Result	JAX	MIA
Touchdowns	2	2
Field goals	1	2
Punts	6	4
Turnovers	1	0
Turnovers on downs	1	2
Missed field goals	0	1

MIA turnover edge: +1

The Jaguars opened the scoring on their second possession, a 6-play, 96-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.

All 22 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
MIA	Q1 15:00	7	38	3:23	Downs
JAX	Q1 11:37	3	-14	1:35	Punt
MIA	Q1 10:02	6	18	2:13	Punt
JAX	Q1 7:49	6	96	3:18	Touchdown
MIA	Q1 4:31	3	6	2:28	Punt
JAX	Q1 2:03	5	11	2:24	Punt
MIA	Q2 14:39	5	34	2:47	Downs
JAX	Q2 11:52	8	55	5:31	Touchdown
MIA	Q2 6:21	12	70	5:17	Touchdown
JAX	Q2 1:04	6	43	1:04	Field goal
JAX	Q3 15:00	3	5	1:30	Punt
MIA	Q3 13:30	6	2	3:51	Punt
JAX	Q3 9:39	3	-3	1:20	Punt
MIA	Q3 8:19	4	43	2:53	Punt
JAX	Q3 5:26	6	94	3:07	Fumble
MIA	Q3 2:19	1	80	0:11	Touchdown
JAX	Q3 2:08	4	7	2:21	Downs
MIA	Q4 14:47	4	6	1:14	Missed FG
JAX	Q4 13:33	4	16	2:27	Punt
MIA	Q4 11:06	12	73	6:44	Field goal
JAX	Q4 4:22	3	-15	2:13	Punt
MIA	Q4 2:09	8	31	2:09	Field goal

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Jaguars vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

The Jaguars and Dolphins first met in 1998 and have played 12 times since.

All-time series: 6–6Series tied, 12 meetings since 1998
Postseason: 1–0Jaguars won in 1999
Largest Jaguars win: 62–71999
Largest Dolphins win: 24–32012

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. J = Jaguars win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2024 Wk 1 Jaguars at Dolphins, 2024 Wk 1 recap Sun, Sep 8, 2024 MIA 20 JAX 17 MIA W
2021 Wk 6 Dolphins vs Jaguars, 2021 Wk 6 recap Sun, Oct 17, 2021 JAX 23 MIA 20 JAX W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Jaguars vs Dolphins
Jaguars	Stat	Dolphins
4-13	Record	8-9

18.8	Points per game	20.3

306.2	Yards per game	325.4

5.2	Yards per play	5.1

25.6	Points allowed per game	21.4

389.9	Yards allowed per game	314.4

Jaguars and Dolphins in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Jaguar or a Dolphin, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Jaguars vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Jaguars vs Dolphins Week 1 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20–17 in Week 1 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on September 8, 2024. See the Dolphins' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Jaguars vs Dolphins?

The final score was Dolphins 20, Jaguars 17. The Jaguars led 17–7 at halftime, and the second half went Jaguars 0, Dolphins 13.

What happened in the Jaguars vs Dolphins game?

Miami erased a 17–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 13–0 after the break to win 20–17. The Dolphins finished with a 400–267 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play. Tyreek Hill led all players with 7 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. The Jaguars committed 1 turnover, the Dolphins none.

What was the game-winning score in Jaguars vs Dolphins?

Jason Sanders' 52-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Dolphins a 20–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jaguars vs Dolphins?

Tyreek Hill led the game with 26.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 1, on 7 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. De'Von Achane was next with 23.0 (RB3).

Who led Jaguars vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 23 of 37 for 338 yards and a touchdown. Tank Bigsby (JAX) led in rushing with 12 carries for 73 yards. Tyreek Hill (MIA) led in receiving with 7 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Tyreek Hill score against the Jaguars?

Tyreek Hill scored 26.0 points in PPR leagues, 22.5 in half-PPR and 19.0 in standard scoring against the Jaguars in Week 1 of the 2024 season, on 7 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. He drew 33% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Jaguars vs Dolphins?

Brian Thomas Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 14.7 PPR points on 6.9 xFP (+7.8). Evan Engram fell furthest short, with 1.5 points on 6.9 xFP (−5.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Jaguars vs Dolphins?

Tyreek Hill had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 26.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Dolphins come back to beat the Jaguars?

The Dolphins' chances of winning fell as low as 7% in the first half. Jason Sanders' 52-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Jason Sanders' 52-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Jaguars vs Dolphins?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle 1–0: the Jaguars gave the ball away 1 time and the Dolphins not at all. The Dolphins won the game.

What was the turning point of Jaguars vs Dolphins?

Jason Sanders' 52-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Dolphins' win probability from 50% to >99%.

What is the all-time Jaguars vs Dolphins record?

The all-time series is tied 6–6 across 12 meetings since 1998, and the Jaguars are 1–0 in the postseason.

When did the Jaguars and Dolphins last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2024, they last met in the 2021 season on October 17, 2021, when the Jaguars beat the Dolphins 23–20.

Have the Jaguars and Dolphins met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1999 playoffs. The Jaguars are 1–0 against the Dolphins in the postseason.