The Miami Dolphins’ 14-6 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason finale showcased an evenly balanced workload among players. All starters, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, defensive tackle Zach Sieler, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, played significant snaps.
Seventeen players did not participate due to injuries or other reasons. The Dolphins’ offense observed a few key trends:
– Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa played almost equal snaps as he did in the opener against Chicago Bears but took more snaps in this game.
– Rookie running back Ollie Gordon II led the team’s 58 offensive snaps and showed promise before being replaced by Mike Boone and Aaron Shampklin.
– The starting offense, including Jonah Savaiinaea and Larry Borom, left the game after three drives, with only guard Braeden Daniels remaining.
At wide receiver, Dee Eskridge, Tahj Washington, and Erik Ezukanma received similar snap counts. Tight end Pharaoh Brown started and played 18 snaps, while Tanner Conner’s snaps were mainly in the first half.
The quarterback competition between Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers continued, with Wilson taking more snaps. At defense, balance was evident, with no player on the field for more than 26 of the team’s 55 defensive snaps. Cornerback Isaiah Johnson led this category. The snap counts also showed that players like Mike Hilton might not be part of the Dolphins’ plans.
Overall, the preseason games offered a glimpse into the teams’ strategies and roster decisions.
Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/dolphins-2025-preseason-game-3-snap-count-observations-01k3e0brqx3e