LANDOVER, Md. — The Miami Dolphins played their starters in their preseason opener, and the first-team offense found the end zone.
Starting quarterback Malik Willis and running back De'Von Achane combined to orchestrate a 14-play, 93 yard touchdown drive while rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas made a highlight-reel catch during the initial series in the Dolphins' exhibition against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.
Willis was 4 of 5 for 43 yards against the Washington second-team defense. Achane had seven carries for 39 yards and punched in a 1-yard touchdown behind the starting left side of the Miami offensive line.
Douglas hauled in a 28-yard pass from Willis with one hand as he fought through pass interference from the Commanders' Antonio Hamilton Sr. Willis' lone incompletion went to Douglas, who was open with ***** e in front of the sideline but stuck his left foot out too far and was out of bounds. Willis' other three completions went to third-year slot receiver Malik Washington.
The Dolphins started the series backed up at their own 7-yard line because running back Jaylen Wright ***** ed the opening kickoff and linebacker Tyrel Dodson was called for a hold.

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND ― Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis made his debut in a preseason game at the Washington Commanders on Friday night, Aug. 14.
Willis, 27, is in his fifth NFL season and has only six regular-season starts for the Packers and ******* ans.
Willis is succeeding Tua Tagovailoa and Ryan Tannehill as the next Dolphins franchise hope at quarterback.
First-year head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan are banking on the talents of a quarterback who they worked with in Green Bay.
Here is a report card on Willis' debut:

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The Miami Dolphins kick off their preseason tonight against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Following joint practices earlier this week, both teams are eager to set the tone for their respective seasons. The Dolphins look to build momentum after a significant offseason overhaul of their coaching staff, front office, and roster, while the Commanders aim for a turnaround following an injury-plagued campaign for quarterback Jayden Daniels. Fans can expect to see several Miami starters on the field for the opening series this evening, including the Dolphins' new starting quarterback, Malik Willis.
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Miami Dolphins (0-0) AFC East @ Washington Commanders (0-0) NFC East
When: Fridaday, August 14th, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) Getty
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The Philadelphia Eagles' battle for a depth spot at the running back position took an unexpected turn on Monday, August 10.
As the team fired up its first practice of the week after a much-needed day off, it was announced that one of their running backs would be hitting the injured reserve list.

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The Washington Commanders are one of the oldest franchises in the NFL. They joined the league in 1932 as the sixth team formed after the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions. And while they didn't move far from the D.C. area, they did build a new stadium in 1997 when they moved to Landover, Maryland.
A recent Sports Illustrated article named the 10 oldest stadiums in the NFL, and Northwest Stadium landed at number eight.
Northwest Stadium has been the home of Washington for nearly three decades. The stadium is located in Landover, Md., but the Commanders are soon planning a return to Washington D.C., where they spent much of the franchise’s history from 1937 to ’96 at Griffith Stadium and then RFK Stadium.
As it stands right now, after Soldier Field is Lambeau Field (1957), Arrowhead Stadium (1972), Caesar's Superdome (1975), Hard Rock Stadium (1987), EverBank Stadium (1995), and Bank of America Stadium (1996) are the seven stadiums that are older than Northwest Stadium.
However, the Bears are contemplating a move, potentially outside the state of Illinois. If they move, they will leave behind a huge part of their storied franchise history, and Lambeau Field will become the oldest active stadium in the NFL, and Northwest Stadium will become the 7th-oldest active stadium.

Washington Commanders vs. Denver Broncos: Week 13 fantasy start/sit
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The Washington Commanders return from their bye this week to host the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
In a game where Jayden Daniels will not play again, Marcus Mariota once again gets the start. The player who lines up under center matters in fantasy football. Not all quarterbacks are created equal, and every quarterback has that one receiver they are most comfortable with on their team. Because of that, deciding which players to start and sit in your