Detroit
Lions
4-3
51
FINAL
33
Miami
Dolphins
1-5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Detroit Lions topped the Miami Dolphins 51-33 in a high-scoring affair, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches the home stretch. With this Week 9 victory, the Lions showcased their offensive firepower and ability to control the game, improving their standing in the competitive league.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 459 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite skill set under pressure. Ja'Marr Chase was a constant threat, racking up 220 receiving yards, while Chase Brown added a strong ground presence with 108 rushing yards. This dynamic offensive performance was crucial in establishing a commanding lead early in the game.
Defensively, the Lions made significant contributions to their success, highlighted by two interceptions from Denzel Ward and two sacks from Shemar Turner, creating turnovers that swung momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Detroit's defense stifled a Dolphins drive, leading to a critical pick-six that widened the gap and ultimately sealed the game. With their defense stepping up at pivotal moments, the Lions proved they can win in multiple ways this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 459 | 6 | 2 | 111.6 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 10 | 48% | 286 | 3 | 6 | 93.8 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 108 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 220 | 44.0 | 89 | 3 | 87 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 204 | 68.0 | 47 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 85 | 2 | 94 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 10 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 9 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 38 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 |

