Dolphins’ Malik Willis has impressive start, Marcus Mariota injured as Commanders win 20-7
Willis completed 4 of 5 passes for 43 yards on one series, while Marcus Mariota left after four plays with a leg injury.
- On Friday, the Washington Commanders defeated the Miami Dolphins 20-7 in their preseason opener in Landover, Maryland, though veteran backup quarterback Marcus Mariota exited after four plays with a leg injury.
- Commanders coach Dan Quinn held out starting quarterback Jayden Daniels and two dozen other healthy players, leaving Mariota to start before he suffered a non-contact injury while handing off to running back Kaytron Allen.
- Mariota completed a 22-yard pass to Dyami Brown before Tyrel Dodson's hit; Sam Hartman, a third-year player, replaced him and finished 8 of 15 for 80 yards and an interception.
- Malik Willis, Miami's new quarterback, impressed by leading a 93-yard touchdown drive on 4 of 5 passes for 43 yards, including a 28-yard connection with rookie receiver Caleb Douglas that Willis said, "He surprised me."
- Rookie running back Braelon Allen and fellow rookie Robert Henry Jr. scored rushing touchdowns as Washington controlled the second half. Both teams continue August 22, with Miami hosting the New York Giants and Washington visiting Detroit.
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Malik Willis got off to an impressive start as Miami’s new quarterback, leading a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive as the Dolphins...
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Commanders beat Dolphins 20-7 as Marcus Mariota leaves with a leg injury
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Malik Willis got off to an impressive start as Miami’s new quarterback, leading a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive as the Dolphins lost 20-7 to the Washington Commanders Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Dolphins Stock Up/Stock Down Report: Dolphins vs Commanders Recap
Dolphins Stock Up/Stock Down Report: Dolphins vs Commanders Recap The Dolphins lost their first preseason game of the year, falling to the Commanders. It was a typical preseason game; some good, some bad, and no real surprises if you have been following the Dolphins’ offseason. With that said, here is my Stock Up/Stock Down report. STOCK UP Malik Willis: A solid Dolphins debut for the new quarterback. 4 for 5 passing for 43 yards, which ended …
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