MIAMI GARDENS (CBSMiami) – Football was in the air Thursday night in Miami Gardens following a long summer of waiting.
Head coach Adam Gase and his Miami Dolphins opened the 2018 preseason against cross-state rival Tampa Bay at Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami’s first team offense started the game, putting together a solid drive that ended with rookie kicker Jason Sanders missing a 53-yard field goal.
Ryan Tannehill completed his first three passes, finishing 4-of-6 for 32 yards.
Two of Tannehill’s completions went to Kenny Stills, including a 15-yard catch along the right sideline.
Fans who stayed with the game until the end were treated to what was nearly a thrilling Dolphins comeback, led by fourth string QB Bryce Petty.