Eagles at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 29, Philadelphia Eagles 28 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Eagles 28 1 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Dolphins 29 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPSam Darnold 275 yds passingMalik Willis 62 yds rushingChris Bell 96 yds receivingPatrick Surtain II 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 345 · 306Passing yards 275 · 197Rushing yards 70 · 109Completions 0/0 · 23/39Yards per carry 3.6 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling conclusion to the regular season, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 29-28 in Week 18. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was Miami that emerged victorious in a tightly contested matchup.
Sam Darnold had an impressive outing for the Eagles, throwing for 275 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. However, the Dolphins' Malik Willis provided a strong ground game with 62 rushing yards, while Chris Bell was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 96 yards and keeping the chains moving when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Dolphins made crucial plays, highlighted by Patrick Surtain II's two interceptions that shifted momentum in their favor. Chop Robinson also made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, contributing to the pressure on Darnold. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Surtain’s second interception sealed the victory for Miami, ensuring their place in the postseason.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 23/39 | 59% | 197 | 1 | 2 | 59.4 |
| Other | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 26/44 | 59% | 275 | 2 | 2 | 73.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | |||||||
| Eli StowersTE | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 13 | 62 | 4.8 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | — | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| DeSean BishopHB | 12 | 18 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick RuizFB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | |||||||
| Makai LemonWR | 9 | 92 | 10.2 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr.WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Chris BellWR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 2 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr.WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Will KacmarekTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DeSean BishopHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | |||||
| Jeremiah ConnerCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen CarterDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith JrLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro OjomoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah CooperFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey MooreREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |