Miami
Dolphins
3-3
26
FINAL
23
Dallas
Cowboys
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 26-23, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial conference standings, this tightly contested game kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Emmanuel Boss was the standout performer, showcasing his versatility with a stellar 229 passing yards and 105 rushing yards, making him a dual-threat nightmare for the Cowboys' defense. Max Meredith also had a remarkable game, racking up 145 receiving yards and proving to be Boss's favorite target, helping to propel the Dolphins' offense throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Dolphins were led by David Bailey, who recorded 10 total tackles and two sacks, disrupting the Cowboys' offensive rhythm and forcing crucial plays. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Bailey's sack of Dylan Raiola halted a promising Dallas drive, allowing Miami to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Dolphins' defense rose to the occasion, contributing significantly to their hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Boss | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 229 | 1 | 1 | 83.6 |
| Dylan Raiola | QB | 38 | 22 | 58% | 228 | 2 | 0 | 92.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Boss | QB | 12 | 105 | 8.8 | 58 | 0 | 48 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 65 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 39 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Terron Dobbins | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 15 | 39 | 2.6 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Pennel | HB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dylan Raiola | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Wyatt Young | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Max Meredith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Meredith | WR | 7 | 145 | 20.7 | 98 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Wyatt Young | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Jaden Greathouse | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ezekiel Farris | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eduardo Solano | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bailey | REDG | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Williams Nwaneri | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Timote Okwara | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Pickett | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Williams | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Capers | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Flowers | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tawfiq Byard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mateen Ibirogba | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Abraham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Radicic | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 34 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 51 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

