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NFL power rankings: Where Miami Dolphins stand after successful Week 1

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September 10, 2024

NFL power rankings: Where Miami Dolphins stand after successful Week 1

MIAMI GARDENS — Tua Tagovailoa passed for more than 300 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill, as the Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 20-17, on Sunday.

Jevon Holland forced a key fumble, Jason Sanders kicked the game-winner and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver pitched a second-half shutout in his Dolphins debut.

The Dolphins overcame a 17-7 deficit that would have been 24-7 if not for Holland’s forced fumble.

“It’s one week, it’s one game, but it’s also something that we talk about as a team, being able to win games like that where everything doesn’t go your way, starting from before the game to the end of it,” Miami coach Mike McDaniel said. “Can there be galvanizers to bring a group together? Can you find moments of momentum to lean on? And can you play off each other making plays?”

Perhaps the Dolphins wouldn’t have won that sloppy game last season.

But a win is a win and stacking them, as they say, is what matters most.

Where do the Miami Dolphins stand in NFL Power Rankings?

Here is Joe Schad’s Top 32 after Week 1 in the NFL

1. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)

Defending champs outlasted Ravens.

2. Detroit Lions (1-0)

Jared Goff defeats former team, Rams, in OT.

3. San Francisco 49ers (1-0)

AFC has depth. The NFC is so top-heavy with power.

4. Dallas Cowboys (1-0)

One TD pass for $60 million man, Dak, in Browns win.

5. Philadelphia Eagles (1-0)

Saquon Barkley made an instant impact for Philly vs. GB.

6. Houston Texans (1-0)

Joe Mixon adds a nice dimension to the Texans’ offense.

7. Baltimore Ravens (0-1)

The Ravens need Lamar Jackson, who missed a Monday practice, healthy.

8. Buffalo Bills (1-0)

Is Josh Allen’s non-throwing hand OK? Short week and trip to Miami for TNF.

9. Miami Dolphins (1-0)

Dolphins defense pitched second-half shutout vs. Jacksonville.

10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0)

The Bucs could be sneaky good this season.

11. Cincinnati Bengals (0-1)

Joe Burrow always seems to get off to a slow start and did in NE upset.

12. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)

Steelers should really stick with Justin Fields at QB. Will they?

13. New Orleans Saints (1-0)

Do the Raiders miss Derek Carr? Probably.

14. Minnesota Vikings (1-0)

Sam Darnold is a very, very good NFL backup.

15. Green Bay Packers (0-1)

Jordan Love is the real deal. Let’s hope he heals quickly.

16. Los Angeles Rams (0-1)

Puka Nakua’s knee injury is concerning.

17. Los Angeles Chargers (1-0)

Nobody has it better than… yeah, whatever. 1-0.

18. Cleveland Browns (0-1)

What happened to Deshaun Watson? Seriously. What happened?

19. Chicago Bears (1-0)

Guess Bill Belichick was right. Caleb Williams needs some time to cook.

20. New York Jets (0-1)

Less-than-encouraging season-opener for the Jets, especially their D.

21. Las Vegas Raiders (0-1)

Brock Bowers: 8 targets, 6 catches, 58 yards.

22. Seattle Seahawks (1-0)

Geno Smith doesn’t feel like a long-term answer.

23. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)

What was Doug Pederson thinking on that fourth down decision?

24. Indianapolis Colts (0-1)

Anthony Richardson is a roller-coaster, huh?

25. Atlanta Falcons (0-1)

Concerning start for Kirk Cousins and Atlanta offense vs. Pittsburgh.

26. Tennessee Titans (0-1)

Not a very interesting team. And bad uniforms.

27. Denver Broncos (0-1)

Bo Nix will look better than he did for most of Sunday. Eventually.

28. New England Patriots (1-0)

Nice start to the Jerod Mayo era, but we still expect struggles.

29. New York Giants (0-1)

My gosh. Daniel Jones over Saquon Barkley. My gosh.

30. Washington Commanders (0-1)

They’re not any good, but Jayden Daniels will be a star.

31. Arizona Cardinals (0-1)

They’re not any good, but Kyler Murray is a star.

32. Carolina Panthers (0-1)

They’re not any good, and Bryce Young may be a bust.

Excessive force by police? Tyreek Hill incident overshadows Dolphins win | Schad

Biggest Week 1 Dolphins overreactions Let’s talk Jevon Holland contract, OL

Joe’s Report Card: Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe’s free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.

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Teenage suspects of 12-year-old girl’s 2025 rape in Miami appear in court again after being charged as adults

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March 19, 2026

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Teenage suspects of 12-year-old girl’s 2025 rape in Miami appear in court again after being charged as adults

March 19, 2026 / 9:39 PM EDT
/ CBS Miami

Grim testimony was presented Thursday in a Miami courtroom during a bond hearing for two teenagers charged as adults in the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl at an Overtown apartment building last summer.

The testimony happened as attorneys for 13-year-old Nelson Nuñez and 12-year-old Jusiah Jones requested that the youngsters be released on bond. The case is being heard by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Richard Herschel.

Detective Louis Joseph testified that the suspects “held her down” and that the attack “went on for 30 minutes.” He said rocks were placed in her mouth to silence her during the attack and that Jones was accused of doing that.

“The victim had rocks in her mouth and spat out the rocks. The victim did not tell her father because she was afraid she would get into trouble,” Joseph stated.

Jones’s attorney argued that his client was forced by the others involved to place the rocks in the girl’s mouth and claimed Jones never participated in the sexual assault or held the girl down. The attorney said the suspects threatened to punch Jones if he did not participate and that Jones actually tried to stop the attack.

Nelson Nuñez’s brother, father, and mother testified through a translator, saying Nuñez would be well supervised if allowed out on bond, was not a danger to the community, and would not flee. They also said he had no prior criminal history. Nuñez’s soccer coach, a family member, said, “He’s a very good kid. I would say he is a follower. He does not fight or curse.”

Nuñez is being represented by defense attorney Bijan Parwaresch, a former prosecutor.

Judge Herschel said he wanted to hear more testimony before ruling on the bond and scheduled the hearing to continue at 9 a.m. Monday.

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Miami Heat-Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report, Betting Lines, How to Watch, Lineups & More

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March 19, 2026

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Miami Heat-Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report, Betting Lines, How to Watch, Lineups & More

Game date, time and location: Thursday, Mar. 19, 8:00 p.m. EST, Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles)

Radio: 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale), ESPN 106.3 FM, (West Palm Beach), FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM (Ft. Myers/Naples), 1450 AM (Suart), 97.7 FM (Florida Keys), WAQI 710 AM (Spanish-language broadcast, South Florida), 710 AM/1330 AM (Los Angeles)

VITALS: The Miami Heat (38-31) and Los Angeles Lakers (44-25) Lakers meet for the second and final regular season matchup. Earlier this season, LA recorded a home win on November 2. Last season, the teams split the series, 1-1, with each squad winning on their home floor. The Heat are 34-41 all-time versus the Lakers during the regular season, including 23-14 in home games and 11-27 in road games.

PROJECTED STARTERS

HEAT

G Davion Mitchell

G Tyler Herro

C Kel’el Ware

F Pelle Larsson

F Bam Adebayo

LAKERS

G Luka Doncic

G Austin Reaves

C DeAndre Ayton

F Marcus Smart

F LeBron James

INJURY REPORT

HEAT

Bam Adebayo: Probable – Calf

Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Available – Hip

Andrew Wiggins: Out – Knee

Trevor Keels: Out – G League (Two-Way)

Jahmir Young: Out – G League (Two-Way)

Vlad Goldin: Out – G League (Two-Way)

Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team

LAKERS

Maxi Kleber: Out – Back

Drew Timme: Available – G League (Two-Way)

Chris Mañon: Available – G League (Two-Way)

Nick Smith Jr.: Available – G League (Two-Way)

Spread: Heat -3.5 (-110), Lakers +3.5 (-110)

Moneyline: Heat -146, Lakers +124

Total points scored: 239.5 (over -110, under -110)

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call .

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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra after their loss to the Charlotte Hornets: “That was disappointing to see. There were parts of the game where it was just highly competitive, both sides. Both teams were going back and forth. It was set up to be a great finish. Once they got it to 10, that’s when it really changed and the floodgates went from there.”

“So, it’s a disappointing end to that game and now we just have to focus on getting ready for Thursday. We’ll learn what we can but we have to move on and get on to the next fight and make sure we’re ready and do what we need to do for Thursday night.”

For more Miami Heat information and conversation, check out Off The Floor.

Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket

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Authorities identify man allegedly involved in shooting of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer employee – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

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March 18, 2026

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Authorities identify man allegedly involved in shooting of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer employee – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

NORTH MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a man they believe was involved in the shooting of a Miami-Dade Water and Sewer employee, Tuesday.

According to authorities, 37-year-old Nathan J. Cooper pulled the trigger during a confrontation with a county employee, later identified as 33-year-old Sean Webster, which led to the man being hospitalized overnight.

Investigators said Webster got into an argument with Cooper outside a townhome on Northwest 84th Street, off Fourth Avenue in North Miami-Dade, just after 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.

Webster was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition. Webster’s mother told 7News his condition has been improving after being shot in the chest.

On Wednesday, authorities say they’ve positively identified the shooter to be Cooper.

If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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