Detroit
Lions
2-5
47
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
0-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions defeated the Miami Dolphins 47-10 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This significant victory not only solidifies Detroit's position in the playoff race but also highlights the struggles of the Dolphins as they look to regroup heading into the second half of the season.
Kenneth Walker was the standout on offense for the Lions, rushing for an impressive 107 yards and finding the end zone, paving the way for a dominant ground attack. Meanwhile, Malik Willis of the Dolphins threw for 122 yards and managed one touchdown, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Lions' explosive offense. Jonnu Smith contributed with 82 receiving yards, but Miami's offense struggled to find rhythm throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Jack Campbell making a game-changing impact by recording three interceptions, stifling any momentum the Dolphins attempted to build. Alim McNeill added pressure with a sack, further complicating matters for Willis. The turning point came early in the second half when Campbell's third interception set up a quick score for Detroit, effectively sealing the game and showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 26 | 9 | 122 | 1 | 6 | 23.7 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 16 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 50.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 21 | 107 | 5.1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uar Bernard | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 58 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46 |

