Lions at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 33, Detroit Lions 28 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Lions 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Dolphins 33 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPMalik Willis 256 yds passingDe'Von Achane 161 yds rushingAmon-Ra St. Brown 112 yds receivingJacob Rodriguez 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 348 · 427Passing yards 242 · 241Rushing yards 106 · 186Completions 19/34 · 12/18Yards per carry 8.2 · 10.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 19/34 | 56% | 251 | 3 | 4 | 69.2 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 12/18 | 67% | 256 | 1 | 0 | 128.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 11 | 96 | 8.7 | 62 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 10 | 161 | 16.1 | 11 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 60 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 80 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 46 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Will KacmarekTE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 40 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 33 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| D.J. WonnumREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Thomas HarperFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey MooreLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Jason MyersK | 2/2 | 3 | 58 |