Ravens Dominate Dolphins 28-6 in Game Recap (Oct 30, 2025)

The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Miami Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium, as quarterback Lamar Jackson returned from injury and threw four touchdown passes. The victory lifted Baltimore to 3-5, while Miami dropped to 2-7, deepening concerns about their season’s direction. Jackson, back after missing three games with a hamstring strain, completed 18 of 23 passes for 204 yards and four touchdowns, showing little rust in his first start since early October. He distributed touchdowns to tight ends Mark Andrews (twice), Charlie Kolar, and receiver Rashod Bateman. The Ravens’ offense came alive in the second half, with Jackson completing 9 of his first 10 passes after halftime and orchestrating two scoring drives that put the game out of reach. Tight end Mark Andrews capitalized on Jackson’s return, catching both first-half touchdowns and helping the Ravens build a 14-6 halftime lead. The connection between Jackson and Andrews continues to be one of the NFL’s most productive, now ranking among the league’s top quarterback-tight end tandems for multiple-touchdown games, trailing only historic duos like Tom Brady–Rob Gronkowski and Philip Rivers–Antonio Gates. Running back Derrick Henry added 119 yards on 19 carries, breaking several big runs in the second half to help the Ravens control the clock and tempo. The Ravens’ offense started slowly—punting on four of their first six drives—but found rhythm after the break, with improved run blocking and timely passing. The Dolphins moved the ball effectively in the first half, outgaining Baltimore 225-109 before halftime, but failed to convert drives into touchdowns due to critical mistakes. Rookie Tahj Washington and Malik Washington both lost fumbles deep in Ravens territory, and penalties—including a costly false start by Larry Borom—undermined promising possessions. Kicker Riley Patterson missed a 35-yard field goal in the first quarter, compounding Miami’s woes. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa finished 25 of 40 for 261 yards with an interception, but the Dolphins repeatedly stalled in the red zone. Miami’s only points came from Patterson field goals of 49 and 43 yards. The Dolphins reached the Ravens’ 35-yard line or deeper on five occasions but failed to find the end zone each time, frustrating fans and drawing boos late in the game. Injuries also mounted for Miami, with Ollie Gordon III (ankle), Chop Robinson (concussion), Ifeatu Melifonwu (toe), and Rasul Douglas (toe) all leaving the game. The result raised questions about the future of coach Mike McDaniel and the direction of the franchise, especially as the team now faces critical games against the Bills and in Madrid versus the Commanders. The Ravens, meanwhile, have won two straight after a 1-5 start, and with Jackson healthy, they look poised to contend in the wide-open AFC North. Their next challenge comes on the road against Minnesota, while the Dolphins host Buffalo. For more on the game, see the official NFL recap and the full box score on ESPN.