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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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Orlando 2-4 Miami (2 Mar, 2026) Game Analysis – ESPN

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March 2, 2026

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Orlando 2-4 Miami (2 Mar, 2026) Game Analysis – ESPN

ORLANDO, Fla. — Lionel Messi scored twice in a four-goal second half, defender Telasco Segovia added a goal and two assists and defending champion Inter Miami CF rallied to beat Orlando City SC 4-2 on Sunday night, winning for the first time at Inter&Co Stadium.

Messi took a pass from Segovia and scored in the 57th minute to tie it 2-2, and Segovia scored unassisted in the 85th for the lead. Messi put the finishing touch on the victory when he scored off a free kick in the 90th.

“The victory belongs exclusively to the players,” Miami coach Javier Mascherano said after the game. “In the second half, they were a championship team. There were no tactics, nothing like that. There was heart, courage, possession, resilience, commitment. I think the team came out because they were champions last year.

“In the end, the players showed it. This victory is theirs.”

Messi’s first two goals of the season give him 52 in his first 55 regular-season MLS matches — 51 of them in his past 49 appearances. It also brought the reigning MLS MVP to 898 career goals scored, including 672 for Barcelona and 115 for Argentina.

“He’s the best player to ever play this sport. He’s a leader, and as a leader, he inspires others, but he also often needs to be inspired himself,” Mascherano said of Messi. “When he was driving forward, he had more attacking options, and with so many opportunities, he clearly has the ability to create chances like no one else, and that’s what allowed us to turn the game around.”

Marco Pašalić took a pass from Iván Angulo and scored in the 18th minute to give Orlando City a 1-0 lead. Pašalić has scored in four straight matches against Inter Miami.

Inter Miami players celebrate after scoring a goal against Orlando City in MLS.

Defender Griffin Dorsey set up Martín Ojeda for a goal six minutes later for a 2-0 advantage that stood through halftime.

Inter Miami cut it to 2-1 four minutes into the second half on Mateo Silvetti’s first career goal. Defenders Segovia and Facundo Mura had assists as the 20-year-old forward found the net in his fifth career appearance.

Segovia had eight goals and six assists as a rookie last season, while Mura collected his first assist in his first season.

Dayne St. Clair, the reigning goalkeeper of the year, turned away three shots — all in the second half of his second start with Inter Miami, but let in a soft goal for Orlando’s first.

Maxime Crépeau had four saves in his second start for Orlando City.

Teenager Colin Guske, 19, will miss Orlando City’s next match after the rookie picked up two yellow cards in his first start — the second one led to his exit in the 88th minute.

Inter Miami, which had never won in its previous nine trips to Orlando, was coming off a 3-0 road loss to LAFC.

Orlando City swept Inter Miami during the regular season last year and leads the all-time series 8-7-4.

Inter Miami plays D.C. United on Saturday at Audi Field. Orlando City is also on the road with a match against New York City FC.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this recap.

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Rain floods Miami Beach streets, cut short Miami Heat Family Festival

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March 1, 2026

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Published: March 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM

Rain floods Miami Beach streets, cut short Miami Heat Family Festival

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Much-needed rain fell across South Florida on Sunday, but the downpour quickly led to flooding and traffic headaches.

“The drainage systems aren’t the best but in ten minutes it will be gone,” one person said.

The rain lasted longer than 10 minutes, flooding several spots along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

In one neighborhood, at least a foot of water blocked the entrance. Drivers who attempted to pass through sent waves crashing onto nearby sidewalks.

The heavy rain also snarled traffic on parts of Interstate 95 and on the bridges to and from Miami Beach, slowing drivers trying to get around the area.

“It’s Miami for you. What do they call it, a sun shower?” one driver said.

The weather disrupted Sunday plans for many. The 26th annual Miami Heat Family Festival was cut short after strong winds swept through Dan Paul Plaza, knocking over several tents.

There is no word yet on how or when the Miami Heat plan to make up the family festival.

Brett Knese

Brett Knese joined the Local 10 News team as a general assignment reporter in March 2025.

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Miami youth trace Bahamian roots in powerful Black History Month journey

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March 1, 2026

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Miami youth trace Bahamian roots in powerful Black History Month journey

Jack and Jill of America’s Miami chapter closed out Black History Month with an inaugural “Roots Across Waters” trip to Nassau, where families explored ancestral sites, honored the Bahamian labor that helped build early Miami, and donated Afro‑Caribbean children’s books to local students.

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