Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts Match Player Stats and Highlights

The latest completed Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts matchup ended with an emphatic 33-8 Indianapolis Colts victory on September 7, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium. Daniel Jones led Indianapolis with 272 passing yards, one passing touchdown and two rushing scores. Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa finished with 114 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while also losing a fumble. Indianapolis outgained Miami 418-211 and did not turn the ball over, making ball security and sustained offensive possession two of the clearest differences in the game.

Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts Match Player Stats: Quick Game Summary

The Week 1 meeting was one-sided well before the fourth quarter.

Indianapolis opened with a field goal, added 17 points in the second quarter and entered halftime leading 20-0. Another field goal made it 23-0 before Daniel Jones’ second rushing touchdown pushed the advantage to 30-0.

Miami finally scored with 6:21 remaining when De’Von Achane caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Tagovailoa. A successful two-point conversion to Julian Hill made it 30-8 before Spencer Shrader closed the scoring with a 48-yard field goal.

Final score and game information

Detail	Information
Matchup	Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
Date	September 7, 2025
Competition	NFL regular season, Week 1
Venue	Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
Final score	Indianapolis Colts 33, Miami Dolphins 8
Halftime score	Indianapolis 20, Miami 0

The victory was especially significant for Indianapolis because it ended an 11-year run without winning a season opener.

Quarter-by-quarter scoring

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Miami Dolphins	0	0	0	8	8
Indianapolis Colts	3	17	3	10	33

ESPN and the Colts’ official game center both record the final as 33-8.

Indianapolis Colts Player Stats

Indianapolis did not need one isolated explosive performance to win. Instead, the Colts combined highly efficient quarterback play, 156 rushing yards, multiple productive receivers and mistake-free possession football.

Daniel Jones was at the center of it.

Daniel Jones delivers an efficient Colts debut

Stat	Daniel Jones
Completions/attempts	22/29
Passing yards	272
Passing TDs	1
Interceptions	0
Yards per attempt	9.4
Passer rating	115.9
Rushing attempts	7
Rushing yards	26
Rushing TDs	2

Jones was accurate on roughly three-quarters of his throws and produced three total touchdowns without committing a turnover.

His performance was even more impressive early. He accumulated a career-high 197 passing yards in the first half, helping Indianapolis create a 20-point advantage before Miami could establish any offensive rhythm. NFL.com also noted that Jones took only one sack.

The Colts’ quarterback did not simply compile yards. His 27-yard touchdown connection with Michael Pittman Jr. gave Indianapolis a 10-0 lead, and two one-yard rushing scores made him responsible for three of the team’s touchdowns.

Jonathan Taylor leads the rushing attack

Indianapolis ran 40 times for 156 yards as a team, giving the offense balance and allowing it to control the clock.

Colts rusher	Carries	Yards	Avg.	TD
Jonathan Taylor	18	71	3.9	0
DJ Giddens	12	41	3.4	0
Daniel Jones	7	26	3.7	2
Ashton Dulin	1	15	15.0	0
Tyler Warren	1	3	3.0	0

Taylor did not break the game open with a huge rushing total, but his 71 yards gave Indianapolis a reliable foundation. He also contributed in the passing game, catching three passes for 27 yards.

One of his notable plays was a 15-yard run highlighted by the Colts, while he also turned a screen into a 16-yard reception.

Michael Pittman Jr. and Tyler Warren lead the receivers

The receiving production was spread across the Indianapolis offense.

Colts receiver	Receptions	Targets	Yards	TD
Michael Pittman Jr.	6	8	80	1
Tyler Warren	7	9	76	0
Alec Pierce	1	3	36	0
Jonathan Taylor	3	3	27	0
Adonai Mitchell	2	2	21	0
Mo Alie-Cox	1	1	20	0
Josh Downs	2	3	12	0

Pittman led Indianapolis with 80 receiving yards and scored the game’s first touchdown on a 27-yard reception from Jones.

Rookie tight end Tyler Warren may have been just as important. In his NFL debut, Warren caught seven passes for 76 yards, immediately becoming a major part of the Colts’ passing attack.

Alec Pierce supplied the longest Indianapolis reception with a 36-yard catch early in the second half.

Miami Dolphins Player Stats

Miami’s offensive numbers tell a very different story.

The Dolphins finished with just 211 total yards and committed three turnovers. Their biggest offensive names were prevented from producing the type of explosive gains normally associated with Miami’s attack.

Tua Tagovailoa’s difficult afternoon

Stat	Tua Tagovailoa
Completions/attempts	14/23
Passing yards	114
Passing TDs	1
Interceptions	2
Sacks	3
Passer rating	51.7
Rushing yards	7
Fumbles lost	1

The raw yardage was limited, but the turnovers caused even greater damage.

Tagovailoa threw an interception to Cam Bynum on Miami’s opening drive. Kenny Moore II later produced a strip-sack that was recovered by former Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard. Laiatu Latu then intercepted Tagovailoa in the second half.

That gave Indianapolis three takeaways without surrendering one of its own.

Miami eventually turned to Zach Wilson late in the contest. Wilson completed five of eight passes for 32 yards.

De’Von Achane provides Miami’s best rushing production

Despite the overall offensive struggles, Achane was efficient when Miami gave him the ball.

Dolphins rusher	Carries	Yards	Avg.	TD
De’Von Achane	7	55	7.9	0
Malik Washington	1	9	9.0	0
Tua Tagovailoa	1	7	7.0	0
Ollie Gordon II	2	4	2.0	0
Zach Wilson	1	3	3.0	0

Achane averaged 7.9 yards per carry, including a 26-yard run.

The problem was volume. Miami’s game state and inability to stay on the field limited Achane to only seven rushing attempts.

He also scored the Dolphins’ only touchdown, catching an 11-yard pass from Tagovailoa in the fourth quarter.

Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle held below explosive levels

Dolphins receiver	Receptions	Targets	Yards	TD
Tyreek Hill	4	6	40	0
Jaylen Waddle	4	5	30	0
De’Von Achane	3	4	20	1
Tanner Conner	2	4	20	0
Malik Washington	2	5	20	0
D’Wayne Eskridge	1	2	9	0
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine	1	1	7	0
Alec Ingold	1	2	1	0
Ollie Gordon II	1	1	-1	0

Hill and Waddle combined for eight catches but only 70 receiving yards.

For Indianapolis, that was a major tactical victory. Miami’s two established speed receivers never produced the kind of repeated explosive gains that could have changed the game’s tempo.

CBS reported the same combined total of eight receptions and 70 yards for Hill and Waddle while noting Miami finished with only 211 total yards.

Complete Team Stats Comparison

Individual performances matter, but the team comparison makes Indianapolis’ overall control much easier to see.

Team stat	Miami Dolphins	Indianapolis Colts
Total yards	211	418
Net passing yards	133	262
Rushing yards	78	156
Offensive plays	46	71
First downs	12	27
Third downs	5/10	7/15
Fourth downs	1/2	3/3
Turnovers	3	0
Time of possession	21:17	38:43

The 207-yard difference in total offense is significant, but several other numbers are even more revealing.

Indianapolis ran 25 more offensive plays, earned 15 more first downs and held the football for more than 17 additional minutes.

The Colts also converted all three of their fourth-down attempts.

Those advantages kept Miami’s offense on the sideline and allowed Indianapolis to dictate both tempo and field position.

Defensive Stats That Changed the Game

A 33-point offensive performance naturally attracts attention, but Indianapolis’ defense established control almost immediately.

Indianapolis forces three turnovers

Three defensive plays stand out:

Cam Bynum interception: Bynum intercepted an early Tagovailoa pass intended for Tyreek Hill, immediately ending Miami’s first possession.

Kenny Moore II strip-sack: Moore reached Tagovailoa and forced a fumble, which Xavien Howard recovered against his former team.

Laiatu Latu interception: Latu read Tagovailoa’s throw in the third quarter and recorded the first interception of his NFL career.

The Colts also registered three sacks.

Nick Cross, Kenny Moore II and Samson Ebukam were credited with sacks as Indianapolis repeatedly disrupted Miami’s passing rhythm. The Colts’ own postgame defensive report highlighted the three sacks and two interceptions in the 33-8 victory.

Miami struggles to generate equivalent disruption

Miami did manage one sack through Bradley Chubb, but the larger problem was the absence of takeaways.

Jones finished with zero interceptions and Indianapolis lost no fumbles.

That difference meant the Dolphins were constantly surrendering additional possessions without receiving corresponding short fields from their own defense.

In a game where one team already controlled yardage and possession, a minus-three turnover differential made the deficit substantially harder to overcome.

Five Numbers That Explain the Colts’ 33-8 Win

A full box score contains dozens of statistics. Five numbers explain most of this game.

1. Zero Indianapolis turnovers

Jones protected the football, the Colts did not lose a fumble and Miami never gained the short-field opportunities Indianapolis repeatedly received.

That clean offensive performance was the opposite of Miami’s three giveaways.

2. 38:43 time of possession

Indianapolis held possession for almost 39 minutes.

Miami had the football for only 21:17.

Possession alone does not automatically produce wins, but in this game it reflected something more meaningful: Indianapolis repeatedly extended drives while Miami’s possessions were often cut short by turnovers or defensive stops.

3. 418 total yards

Indianapolis nearly doubled Miami’s offensive output, finishing with 418 total yards compared with 211.

The Colts were also balanced, producing 262 net passing yards and 156 rushing yards.

4. Seven scoring possessions

Indianapolis scored on all seven offensive possessions and did not punt.

That is one of the most striking statistics in the entire matchup. The Colts produced four field goals and three touchdowns while continuously adding points throughout the game. The team’s official postgame coverage specifically highlighted the offense scoring on all seven possessions.

5. Miami’s 43 first-half yards

At halftime, Miami had only 43 total yards.

Indianapolis’ official recap broke the halftime production down as a 187-29 advantage in passing yards and a 68-14 advantage in rushing yards. That means Miami entered the break with only 29 passing yards and 14 rushing yards.

The Colts led 20-0 at that point, and Miami was already facing a game script that made a balanced comeback increasingly difficult.

Scoring Timeline and Game-Changing Plays

Quarter	Score	Play
Q1	IND 3-0	Spencer Shrader 24-yard field goal
Q2	IND 10-0	Michael Pittman Jr. 27-yard TD reception from Daniel Jones
Q2	IND 17-0	Daniel Jones 1-yard rushing TD
Q2	IND 20-0	Spencer Shrader 35-yard field goal
Q3	IND 23-0	Spencer Shrader 28-yard field goal
Q4	IND 30-0	Daniel Jones 1-yard rushing TD
Q4	IND 30-8	De’Von Achane 11-yard TD reception; Julian Hill 2-point conversion
Q4	IND 33-8	Spencer Shrader 48-yard field goal

Shrader quietly produced one of the game’s biggest individual point totals. He converted all four of his field-goal attempts and all three extra points, accounting for 15 Indianapolis points.

His field goals came from 24, 35, 28 and 48 yards.

What the Player Stats Reveal About the Matchup

The box score shows more than a bad Miami offensive day.

Indianapolis controlled all three phases that typically allow an opponent to remain competitive: possession, turnovers and offensive efficiency.

Jones gave the Colts highly efficient quarterback play without exposing the offense to unnecessary risk. Taylor and the running game kept Indianapolis balanced. Pittman and Warren gave Jones reliable targets at different levels of the field.

Defensively, the Colts did not have to rely exclusively on sacks. Bynum and Latu produced interceptions, while Moore’s forced fumble created a third takeaway.

Miami had occasional efficient individual plays—particularly from Achane—but could not turn them into sustained offense.

The Dolphins’ 6.5 yards per rushing attempt actually looks impressive in isolation. But that number came on only 12 team rushing attempts. Indianapolis ran the ball 40 times.

That is a good example of why box-score context matters. Miami had some rushing efficiency but almost none of the sustained possession required to make it decisive.

Recent Dolphins vs Colts Results

Indianapolis has controlled the most recent section of this AFC matchup.

Date	Result
September 7, 2025	Colts 33, Dolphins 8
October 20, 2024	Colts 16, Dolphins 10
October 3, 2021	Colts 27, Dolphins 17
November 10, 2019	Dolphins 16, Colts 12
November 25, 2018	Colts 27, Dolphins 24

That gives Indianapolis victories in the three most recent completed meetings entering the 2026 season. Pro Football Reference’s matchup history confirms the 2021, 2024 and 2025 results.

The margins have also increased: Indianapolis won by 10 in 2021, six in 2024 and 25 in the 2025 opener.

2026 Dolphins-Colts Rematch

There is an important freshness point for anyone finding these statistics in 2026.

The September 7, 2025 game remains the latest completed Dolphins-Colts matchup as of July 21, 2026, but the teams are already scheduled to meet again.

Indianapolis will host Miami at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Colts’ official schedule lists it as a Week 10 game.

That means the 2025 statistics are useful as historical context for the series, but they should not automatically be treated as a prediction for the next game.

Personnel, coaching decisions, injuries and team form can change dramatically between NFL seasons.

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Conclusion

The Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts match player stats show a game Indianapolis controlled far beyond the 33-8 final score. Daniel Jones produced 272 passing yards and three total touchdowns without a turnover. Michael Pittman Jr. led the game with 80 receiving yards, Tyler Warren added 76 in his NFL debut, and Jonathan Taylor supplied 71 rushing yards.

Miami received efficient rushing production from De’Von Achane, but it was overwhelmed by a combination of turnovers, limited possession and an ineffective passing attack. Tagovailoa’s two interceptions and lost fumble gave Indianapolis three extra opportunities, while the Colts protected the ball throughout the game. The most revealing numbers were ultimately 418-211 in total yards, 38:43-21:17 in possession and 3-0 in turnovers.

Those figures explain why Indianapolis did more than win the 2025 opener. The Colts controlled the game from its opening possessions and never allowed Miami enough sustained offense to seriously threaten the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the latest Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts game?

The Indianapolis Colts won the latest completed meeting 33-8 on September 7, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis led 20-0 at halftime and reached a 30-0 advantage before Miami scored in the fourth quarter.

What were Daniel Jones’ stats against the Dolphins?

Jones completed 22 of 29 passes for 272 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. He also rushed seven times for 26 yards and scored two one-yard rushing touchdowns. His passer rating was 115.9.

What were Tua Tagovailoa’s stats against the Colts?

Tagovailoa completed 14 of 23 passes for 114 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He was sacked three times and lost a fumble, giving him responsibility for Miami’s three turnovers.

Who had the most rushing yards in Dolphins vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor led Indianapolis with 71 rushing yards on 18 carries. De’Von Achane led Miami with 55 yards on seven attempts, averaging 7.9 yards per carry.

Who had the most receiving yards?

Michael Pittman Jr. led all players with 80 receiving yards on six catches and scored a touchdown. Colts rookie Tyler Warren followed with seven receptions for 76 yards.

For Miami, Tyreek Hill led the team with 40 receiving yards.

How many turnovers did Miami commit?

Miami committed three turnovers. Tagovailoa threw two interceptions and lost one fumble. Indianapolis did not commit a turnover.

Why did Indianapolis dominate time of possession?

The Colts sustained longer drives, earned 27 first downs, ran 71 offensive plays and converted all three fourth-down attempts. Miami also repeatedly shortened its own possessions through turnovers. Indianapolis ultimately possessed the ball for 38:43 compared with Miami’s 21:17.

When do the Dolphins and Colts play again?

The next scheduled meeting is November 15, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with kickoff listed for 1:00 p.m. ET.