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.

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