Detroit
Lions
4-3
28
FINAL
21
Miami
Dolphins
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 28-21, maintaining their playoff hopes as the season approaches its midpoint. With both teams vying for crucial wins, this contest proved to be a pivotal moment in their respective campaigns.
Detroit's Trinidad Chambliss was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 318 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead his team effectively. He connected with Jordan Addison, who had a spectacular outing with 185 receiving yards, providing the Lions with explosive plays that kept the Dolphins' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Miami's Jaylen Wright contributed significantly on the ground with 91 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
On the defensive side, the Dolphins had some bright spots, particularly Jordyn Brooks, who recorded four total tackles and a sack. However, it was Dante Trader Jr.'s two interceptions that highlighted Miami's defense, allowing them to stay competitive throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Chambliss engineered a crucial drive, culminating in a touchdown that ultimately sealed the win for Detroit.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 22 | 12 | 318 | 4 | 2 | 101.3 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 37 | 20 | 302 | 2 | 3 | 65.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 13 | 91 | 7.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Akalyin Dear | HB | 12 | 77 | 6.4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Jax Dejean | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 8 | 109 | 13.6 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jax Dejean | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Akalyin Dear | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| John Moton | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Charles Woodson Jr | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Brooks | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiageleilei | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Meredith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dj Pickett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

