Miami
Dolphins
2-9
27
FINAL
17
Indianapolis
Colts
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins secured a 27-17 victory against the Indianapolis Colts in a critical Week 13 matchup, keeping their playoff hopes alive. This win was vital for the Dolphins as they look to solidify their position in the postseason race, while the Colts faced a setback in their quest for a wild-card spot.
On the offensive side, it was Daniel Jones who shone for the Colts, throwing for 296 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep the game competitive. However, Rachaad White made significant contributions for the Dolphins, rushing for 79 yards and providing a steady ground game that helped control the clock. Alec Pierce also had a strong showing for Indianapolis, leading all receivers with 88 yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Dolphins made a significant impact on the game, highlighted by Kayvon Thibodeaux's three sacks, which disrupted the Colts' offensive rhythm. Jacob Rodriguez's 12 total tackles anchored Miami's defense, ensuring they remained aggressive throughout the contest. The turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when Thibodeaux's pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Dolphins to extend their lead and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 37 | 24 | 65% | 296 | 2 | 0 | 107.4 |
| Brandon Clinton | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 192 | 2 | 0 | 92.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachaad White | HB | 11 | 79 | 7.2 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 76 | 5.1 | 37 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Von Norris | HB | 10 | 22 | 2.2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brandon Clinton | QB | 7 | 10 | 1.4 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rodd Peterson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Sharpe | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 8 | 88 | 11.0 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 69 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 30 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Raylen Sharpe | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 37 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Rodd Peterson | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matt Roby | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Von Norris | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Morgan Bryant | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Green | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clayton Haines | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian O'Neal | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 51 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 |

