Detroit
Lions
6-1
49
FINAL
20
Miami
Dolphins
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the Detroit Lions topped the Miami Dolphins 49-20 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Detroit's explosive performance solidified their position in the race for postseason glory while leaving Miami searching for answers after a disappointing outing.
Leading the charge for the Lions was quarterback Jared Goff, who threw for an impressive 405 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dominate the game through the air. Amon-Ra St. Brown was his primary target, racking up 140 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while the Lions balanced their attack with key contributions from the ground game as well.
Defensively, Detroit made its mark with a relentless effort, highlighted by Derrick Moore's two sacks and an interception from Jalen Ramsey that shifted the momentum. Miami struggled to find their rhythm, and the turning point came in the second quarter when Ramsey's pick set up another quick score for the Lions, extending their lead and leaving the Dolphins in a deep hole they could not climb out of.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 42 | 24 | 405 | 5 | 0 | 129.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 15 | 231 | 1 | 1 | 66.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 96 | 6.9 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 92 | 6.1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 5 | -4 | -0.8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 7 | 140 | 20.0 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 1 | 60 | 2 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 9 | 96 | 10.7 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Williams | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 44 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

