Miami
Dolphins
7-1
28
FINAL
21
Green Bay
Packers
7-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season approaches its conclusion. Both teams came into the game vying for critical positioning, but it was the Dolphins who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 196 yards and an impressive four touchdowns, demonstrating his growing confidence as a playmaker. De'Von Achane complemented the aerial attack with a standout performance on the ground, racking up 113 rushing yards, while Caleb Douglas was a reliable target, accumulating 102 receiving yards. This offensive trio was instrumental in converting crucial third downs and keeping the Packers' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Dolphins made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Chris Johnson's two interceptions proved to be game-changers, thwarting Green Bay's scoring opportunities and giving Miami crucial possessions. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Johnson picked off a pass in the red zone, allowing the Dolphins to extend their lead before halftime and ultimately hold off a late-game surge from the Packers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 196 | 4 | 1 | 114.8 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 17 | 7 | 41% | 171 | 3 | 5 | 78.3 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 113 | 6.6 | 28 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 27 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 91 | 91.0 | 68 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 27 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 37 | 0 | 45 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

