Dolphins collapse in fourth quarter, lose to Titans on Monday Night Football | Game recap

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Miami (9-3) has won three straight games since a 21-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany on Nov. 5.

Last week, the Dolphins throttled the Washington Commanders 45-15 with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill setting the tone with two long touchdowns.

Hill is the NFL's runaway receiving leader with 1,481 yards and 12 touchdowns as he continues to chase records in head coach Mike McDaniel's prolific offensive attack.

Veteran running back Raheem Mostert added to his NFL lead in rushing touchdowns (14) as he outpaces San Francisco star Christian McCaffrey (12).

Offensive lineman Austin Jackson was a big winner of the week as the 24-year-old signed a three-year, $36-million dollar extension.

The Titans (4-8) have tumbled out of playoff contention with four losses in their last five games. The team has turned to rookie quarterback Will Levis after an injury Ryan Tannehill earlier in the season.

Miami and Tennessee (formerly Houston) have faced 39 times historically with the Dolphins leading the all-time series 21-18. The Titans won the most recent matchup 34-3 on Jan. 2, 2022.

Dolphins collapse in fourth quarter against Titans

The Dolphins could not move into field goal range on their final possession and will lose to the Titans on Monday Night Football.

Tua Tagovailoa was sacked on the final play of the game.

Final score: Titans 28, Dolphins 27

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel heads out to the field before the start of a NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 11, 2023.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel heads out to the field before the start of a NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 11, 2023.

Derrick Henry powers Titans into late lead

Tennessee's epic fourth quarter comeback is complete after Derrick Henry plunged in for a 2-yard rushing score with 1:49 left in the fourth quarter.

The Titans converted the extra point and lead 28-27 at Hard Rock Stadium.

Will Levis touchdown breathes life into Titans

Tennessee isn't rolling over at Hard Rock Stadium.

The Titans have scored a late touchdown and converted the 2-point conversion to give the Titans a chance with less than three minutes remaining. The Titans have all three timeouts and the 2-minute warning.

Miami leads 27-21 with less than three minutes remaining.

Raheem Mostert puts Dolphins ahead multiple scores

Miami is in control late after Raheem Mostert rushed for another touchdown to convert the Titans' latest calamitous turnover.

The Dolphins have scored two touchdowns in two minutes of game time after scoring no offensive touchdowns in the first three quarter.

Miami leads 27-13 with 4:34 to play in the fourth quarter.

Titans fumble inside own red zone again

The Titans have made another disastrous mistake as quarterback Will Levis made an errant pitch to Derrick Henry which fell to the ground for a loose fumble.

Henry could not recover the fumble and Dolphins defensive end Bradley Chubb fought to recover the fumble at the 12-yard line.

Raheem Mostert rushing touchdown gives Dolphins lead

Miami has its first lead since the opening half as Raheem Mostert converted a short carry for a touchdown after the Titans muffed punt.

The Dolphins lead the Titans 20-13 with 5:34 left in the fourth quarter.

Titans muff punt inside own red zone

The Dolphins have prime field position after Titans punt return Eric Garror touched a bouncing ball inside the Tennessee red zone.

Tua Tagovailoa was sacked on third down at midfield to force the Dolphins into the punt.

Dolphins answer with short field goal

Miami has restored a tie at 13-13 after a short Jason Sanders field goal.

After a long Tua Tagovailoa pass to Tyreek Hill brought Miami deep into the Tennessee red zone, the Dolphins stalled on three consecutive plays, including a Tagovailoa slip and fall on third down.

Titans restore lead on short field goal

Tennessee will carry a lead into the fourth quarter after converting a short field goal late in the third quarter.

The Titans appeared to have converted a third-down pass for a touchdown but upon further review it was ruled incomplete.

Tyreek Hill caught a 21-yard pass, his first since exiting the game injured in the first quarter, on the final play of the quarter.

Tyreek Hill returns on Dolphins second drive

Dolphins fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief midway through the third quarter.

After exiting with an ankle injury in the first quarter, Hill returned to the field midway through the third quarter for the Dolphins' second drive of the second half. Miami fans greeted Hill's return with raucous applause and "M-V-P" chants.

The Dolphins went three-and-out on the possession and did not target Hill.

Jason Sanders field goal ties game

The Dolphins are tied with the Titans 10-10 after a 22-yard field goal by Jason Sanders at the end of a long drive.

Some Miami fans booed the decision not to try a fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line after a successful 11-play, 77-yard drive that chewed up the first 5:25 of the third quarter.

Dolphins begin second half without Tyreek Hill

The Dolphins began their first drive of the second half without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

Hill injured his ankle early in the Monday night clash and was deemed questionable to return. His return has not been ruled out.

Dolphins trail Titans after first half on Monday Night Football

Miami trails Tennessee 10-7 after the first half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Will Levis completed a long pass to DeAndre Hopkins, who made a circus catch and went down at the 10-yard line with 10 seconds left in the second quarter.

Xavien Howard successfully defended Hopkins on back-to-back plays in the end zone to force the Titans to settle for a 28-yard field goal by Nick Folk.

The Dolphins have had a slew of injuries, including star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and starting center Connor Williams.

Defensive back Xavien Howard and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle were shaken up in the first quarter but managed to return.

Safety DeShon Elliott was injured on the Titans' final drive of the first half after Will Levis completed a pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins earlier in the drive.

Jason Sanders field goal blocked late in first half

Miami allowed a 44-yard Jason Sanders field goal to be blocked late in the first half.

Tennessee's Amani Hooker grabbed the ball after colliding with a teammate and returned the ball 14 yards to the Titans 21-yard line.

The Titans took over with 1:47 left in the half.

Derrick Henry touchdown draws Titans level

The Titans have tied things up in the second quarter after a short rushing touchdown by star running back Derrick Henry.

Tennessee's drive was boosted by a 15-yard penalty against Bradley Chubb for taking off his helmet and throwing it in the field of play after Will Levis eluded him on a scramble.

Tyreek Hill exits with injury in first quarter

Hard Rock Stadium gasped late in the first quarter when star wide receiver Tyreek Hill went down with an apparent leg injury after a reception on the sideline.

He was slow to stand up and eventually only did so with help from trainers. He ran off the field after a few seconds but did not return during Miami's possession at the end of the first quarter and the start of the second quarter.

The Dolphins announced Hill was questionable to return with ankle injury.

Miami was forced to punt and Tennessee took over at their 14-yard line.

Recent: Dolphins star Tyreek Hill exits Monday Night Football with injury, return questionable

Christian Wilkins sack ends Titans third drive

The Titans have started the game punt, interception return for touchdown and punt on their first three drives.

Miami leads 7-0 after the first quarter.

Christian Wilkins sack ends Titans third drive

The Titans have started the game punt, interception return for touchdown and punt on their first three drives.

Defensive lineman Christian Wilkins stormed through the offensive line and sacked quarterback Will Levis to end Tennessee's latest drive. The Dolphins start at the 12-yard line after a Braxton Berrios fair catch.

Zach Sieler pick-six touchdown

Raise your hand if you had Zach Sieler for the game's first touchdown.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis threw a pass directly into the arms of the Dolphins defensive lineman for a pick-six touchdown with 8:25 left in the first quarter.

Miami leads Tennessee 7-0 at Hard Rock Stadium.

Tua Tagovailoa fumble spoils first drive

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa fumbled the snap, recovered the ball and then lost the ball again on a strip inside the Titans 5-yard line to spoil a fantastic opening Miami drive.

Liam Eichenberg was filling in for starting center Connor Williams on the play after Williams was shaken up earlier in the drive.

Defensive end TK McClendon Jr. recovered the ball for Tennessee.

Connor Williams is latest Miami player shaken up

Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams is the latest Miami player to be shaken up in the early goings at Hard Rock Stadium.

He went down after a Tua Tagovailoa completion to Durham Smythe that moved Miami to the Titans 24-yard line.

Jaylen Waddle shaken up on first reception

The Dolphins star second-year receiver caught a 16-yard pass on Miami's second play but was helped to the sideline after taking a big hit over the middle.

It's the second injury timeout of the opening moments as defensive back Xavien Howard was shaken up on a Titans third down incompletion.

Dolphins win toss, defer to second half

The Tennessee Titans are first on offense after the Dolphins won the coin toss and deferred to the second half.

Monday Night Football is underway at Hard Rock Stadium.

Jevon Holland, Terron Armstead among inactive Dolphins players

The Dolphins will be without offensive lineman Terron Armstead and defensive back Jevon Holland on Monday Night Football due to injuries.

Miami's other inactives are: Robert Hunt, Tyler Kroft, Eli Apple, Robbie Chosen and Skylar Thompson.

Recent: Are Terron Armstead and Jevon Holland playing vs. Titans?

What time is the Dolphins game tonight?

  • Time: 8:15 p.m.

  • Date: Monday, December 11

Dolphins-Titans is one of two Monday Night Football games. The game will start at 8:15 p.m. Monday, December 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

What channel is Dolphins vs. Titans on tonight?

Dolphins vs. Titans can be seen on Monday Night Football on ESPN. Chris Fowler will be the play-by-play announcer with Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky as the analysts.

Streaming options include fuboTV, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Dolphins-Titans betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, December 7.

  • Spread: Dolphins (-13)

  • Over/under: 46.5 points

  • Moneyline: Titans +575, Dolphins -800

Dolphins schedule 2023

Date

Opponent

Sunday, Sept. 10

at Los Angeles Chargers: W 36-34

Sunday, Sept. 17

at New England Patriots*: W 24-17

Sunday, Sept. 24

vs. Denver Broncos: W 70-20

Sunday, Oct. 1

at Buffalo Bills: L 48-20

Sunday, Oct. 8

vs. New York Giants: W 31-16

Sunday, Oct. 15

vs. Carolina Panthers: W 42-21

Sunday, Oct. 22

at Philadelphia Eagles*: L 31-17

Sunday, Oct. 29

vs. New England Patriots: W 31-17

Sunday, Nov. 5

vs. Kansas City Chiefs^: L 21-14

Sunday, Nov. 12

BYE

Sunday, Nov. 19

vs. Las Vegas Raiders: W 20-13

Friday, Nov. 24

at New York Jets: W 34-13

Sunday, Dec. 3

at Washington Commanders: W 45-15

Monday, Dec. 11

vs. Tennessee Titans*

Sunday, Dec. 17

vs. New York Jets

Sunday, Dec. 24

vs. Dallas Cowboys

Sunday, Dec. 31

at Baltimore Ravens

TBD

vs. Buffalo Bills

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