Detroit
Lions
4-3
28
FINAL
33
Miami
Dolphins
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 33-28. The victory was crucial for Miami as they continue to solidify their position in the playoff race while the Lions look to bounce back from a tough loss.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins’ offense with an impressive 256 passing yards, while Jared Goff kept the Lions in contention by throwing for three touchdowns. De'Von Achane was the standout performer on the ground, racking up 161 rushing yards and proving to be a game-changer for Miami’s attack. Amon-Ra St. Brown was a bright spot for Detroit, catching for 112 yards but ultimately it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays at pivotal moments. Jacob Rodriguez's interception shifted momentum in Miami's favor, and Trey Moore's sack added to the pressure on Goff, preventing the Lions from finding their rhythm late in the game. The turning point came when Miami’s defense held strong in the fourth quarter, thwarting Detroit's attempts to mount a comeback and sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 12 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 128.2 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 34 | 19 | 251 | 3 | 4 | 69.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 161 | 16.1 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 96 | 8.7 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 58 |

