Miami
Dolphins
3-7
41
FINAL
43
Atlanta
Falcons
3-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 43-41, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a heated race. Both teams entered the game needing a win to solidify their postseason positioning, leading to a fierce battle on both sides of the ball.
Trinadad Chambliss shone for the Falcons, throwing for 301 yards and leading his team to victory. On the other side, Malik Willis impressed with three touchdown passes, while De'Von Achane put on an electrifying performance with 399 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive speed. Caleb Douglas was a standout receiver for Miami, racking up 218 yards and proving to be a reliable target.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays to stifle Miami's momentum, with Billy Bowman Jr. recording a key sack that disrupted a potential game-winning drive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Brice Pollock intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum back to Atlanta and securing the win. Both teams displayed offensive firepower, but it was Atlanta's timely defense that ultimately clinched the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinadad Chambliss | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 301 | 2 | 1 | 125.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 231 | 3 | 1 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 20 | 399 | 19.9 | 110 | 3 | 96 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 20 | 168 | 8.4 | 32 | 4 | 42 | 0 |
| Trinadad Chambliss | QB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | โ | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 218 | 31.1 | 22 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 7 | 124 | 17.7 | 53 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 59 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Pollock | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason Smith | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Louis Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Browning | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

