Lions at Dolphins
Detroit Lions 38, Miami Dolphins 20 · FANTASY LEAGUE
Final Score
Lions 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Dolphins 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPSam Darnold 286 yds passingJames Conner 47 yds rushingMike Evans 131 yds receivingJulian Love 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 405 · 257Passing yards 286 · 168Rushing yards 119 · 89Completions 25/42 · 23/38Yards per carry 5.0 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 40d ago
In a decisive Week 9 showdown, the Detroit Lions toppled the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 38-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Lions showcased their offensive prowess, needing a strong performance to continue their momentum in the 2026 season.
Sam Darnold led the Lions' offense with an impressive 286 passing yards and two touchdown passes, effectively moving the ball downfield. Mike Evans was a standout receiver, racking up 131 receiving yards, while James Conner added valuable contributions on the ground with 47 rushing yards. The Lions' offense clicked throughout the game, establishing a rhythm that kept the Dolphins on their heels.
On the defensive side, Jevon Holland's interception proved to be a crucial turning point, stifling any momentum the Dolphins hoped to build. While the Miami defense recorded 11 tackles from Julian Love, they struggled to contain the Lions' dynamic offense. The combination of timely turnovers and consistent pressure helped Detroit secure a comfortable victory, as they maintained control and shut down Miami's attempts to mount a comeback.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 25/42 | 60% | 286 | 2 | 0 | 95.9 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 23/38 | 61% | 168 | 0 | 1 | 59.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| James ConnerHB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 12 | 30 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Mike EvansWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cam AkersHB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Mike EvansWR | 9 | 131 | 14.6 | 32 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 10 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| George PickensWR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Darius SlaytonWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| British BrooksFB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Jevon HollandFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake JacksonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko MauigoaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ReavesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Julian LoveSS | 11 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Damar HamlinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane DurantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun OlubiMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 1/1 | 5 | 52 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel CarlsonK | 2/2 | 2 | 41 |