Detroit
Lions
4-3
34
FINAL
41
Miami
Dolphins
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 41-34. The victory was crucial for the Dolphins as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the competitive AFC. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was Miami that ultimately came out on top.
Malik Willis was the star for the Dolphins, throwing for three touchdowns and leading an efficient passing attack. De'Von Achane made his mark on the ground, racking up an impressive 170 rushing yards that helped keep the Lions' defense on its heels. Jalen Tolbert was also a standout, amassing 165 receiving yards, making critical catches that moved the chains at pivotal moments.
Defensively, the Dolphins were led by Jacob Rodriguez, who recorded seven total tackles, contributing to a solid effort that stifled the Lions' late-game momentum. A key turning point came when Miami's defense forced a critical turnover in the fourth quarter, allowing them to maintain their lead despite a valiant comeback attempt by Detroit. Christian Izien managed to snag an interception for the Lions, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome as Miami held on for the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 27 | 18 | 366 | 2 | 0 | 134.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 12 | 221 | 3 | 1 | 107.0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 20 | 170 | 8.5 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 20 | 119 | 6.0 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 6 | 165 | 27.5 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Izien | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Stephen Griffin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Burns | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 52 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 55 |

