- The Dolphins deployed 10 first- or second-year starters and totaled roughly 610 snaps from those players (team source cited in coverage).
- Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez played every defensive snap and led the team with 14 tackles.
- Rookie corner Chris Johnson also played all defensive snaps and finished with 11 tackles.
- Caleb Douglas caught five passes for 94 yards in his NFL debut.
- Douglas played 51 of 56 offensive snaps and earned the top PFF grade among Miami offensive players in Week 1.
- Other rookie receivers (Chris Bell, Malik Washington) also logged significant snaps and targets.
- PFF rated tackles Austin Jackson and Patrick Paul among the lower pass-protection performers despite some run-blocking positives.
- Center Aaron Brewer graded poorly as a run blocker, per PFF.
- Pass-protection struggles contributed to 5 sacks on QB Malik Willis and disrupted the running game, limiting De’Von Achane to 36 yards.
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