The Dolphins’ opening possession didn’t start out promising.
Offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg was called for a false start before the first snap, and then Tyreek Hill was stopped by Steelers cornerback Arthur Maulet for a 4-yard loss on a throw behind the line of scrimmage.
It set up a second-and-19 and the Dolphins had the Steelers right where they wanted them.
Tua Tagovailoa completed a 20-yard pass to Jaylen Waddle to get the Dolphins out of the hole. From there, it was easy.
Raheem Mostert capped off the nine-play, 71-yard drive with an 8-yard reception from Tagovailoa to give the Dolphins an early 7-0 lead.
Tagovailoa completed 6 of 7 passes for 68 yards and the touchdown, with Hill catching three for 22.