Miami
Dolphins
2-5
24
FINAL
13
Cleveland
Browns
0-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 24-13, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Dolphins showcased their offensive prowess, while the Browns struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately falling short in front of their home crowd.
Miami’s Arch Manning was the standout performer, throwing for 229 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team with precision and poise. The Dolphins' offensive attack also saw contributions from their supporting cast, but it was Manning's ability to connect in the red zone that made the difference. Meanwhile, the Browns' Quinshon Judkins led the rushing game with 74 yards, and Odell Beckham Jr. provided a reliable target, racking up 77 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Dolphins were anchored by Chop Robinson, who recorded two sacks, disrupting the Browns' offensive flow and creating critical stops. The game’s turning point came early in the fourth quarter when Robinson's pressure forced a key turnover, allowing Miami to extend their lead. While Cleveland's Martin Emerson Jr. tallied nine total tackles, it wasn't enough to stifle Miami's momentum, as the Dolphins held off any comeback attempts from the Browns.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 36 | 25 | 229 | 3 | 0 | 114.2 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 29 | 15 | 182 | 1 | 0 | 82.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 16 | 74 | 4.6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 49 | 3.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |
| Riley Dixon | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

