Detroit
Lions
7-0
66
FINAL
50
Miami
Dolphins
0-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling offensive showcase, the Detroit Lions topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 66 to 50 in a high-scoring Week 9 matchup of the 2026 season. Both teams came into this game looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious, powered by an explosive performance from their star players.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 464 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Jameson Williams had a standout game, racking up 290 receiving yards and finding the end zone, making him a nightmare for the Dolphins’ secondary. On the ground, Caleb Douglas of Miami did his best to keep pace with 89 rushing yards, but the Lions’ aerial assault proved too much to overcome.
Defensively, the Lions managed to apply pressure and create key stops, with D.J. Reed leading the way with five tackles. However, it was the Dolphins’ Jordyn Brooks who made his mark with two interceptions, creating crucial turnovers that kept Miami in the game. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Goff's deep touchdown pass to Williams extended the Lions’ lead, shifting the momentum firmly in Detroit's favor as they held off Miami's attempts to rally.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 464 | 6 | 4 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 89 | 89.0 | — | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 7 | 290 | 41.4 | 64 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 211 | 42.2 | 88 | 4 | 76 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 180 | 45.0 | 72 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 113 | 37.7 | 46 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 4 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Julius Wood | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 54 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

