Miami
Dolphins
4-3
25
FINAL
22
New York
Giants
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 25 to 22 in a closely contested Week 9 matchup of the 2027 season. Both teams were fighting for crucial playoff positioning, making this win vital for Miami as they continue to push toward postseason aspirations.
Julian Sayin led the Dolphins’ offense with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns to propel his team to victory. Meanwhile, Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart showcased his skills with 247 passing yards, but it was not enough to overcome the Dolphins' offensive efficiency. On the ground, Cam Skattebo contributed significantly with 71 rushing yards, while wide receiver Malik Nabers stood out with 114 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains for New York.
Defensively, the Giants made their presence felt, particularly through linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who recorded eight total tackles. D.J. Reader added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, but it was Miami’s ability to convert on critical third downs and maintain possession that ultimately swung the game in their favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Dolphins executed a well-timed touchdown drive, leaving the Giants little time to respond.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 43 | 23 | 247 | 2 | 0 | 86.0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 25 | 19 | 184 | 3 | 0 | 135.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 22 | 71 | 3.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 19 | 71 | 3.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martinez | FB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 10 | 114 | 11.4 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Nick Martinez | FB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 33 |

