Miami
Dolphins
11-4
27
FINAL
24
Arizona
Cardinals
7-8
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-24, securing their playoff position as the season comes to a close. Both teams fought hard, but the Dolphins emerged victorious in a game that had major implications for their postseason aspirations. Dante Moore led the Dolphins' offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in crucial moments. On the other side, Big D Randy put up impressive numbers with 281 passing yards, while Tommy Wheatley contributed significantly on the ground with 87 rushing yards. Ja'Kobi Lane was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 112 yards, making him a key target for Randy throughout the contest. Defensively, the Cardinals kept themselves in the game with a strong performance, highlighted by Divine Deablo's 11 total tackles and Jalyx Hunt's two sacks. However, the game’s turning point came when Jessie Bates III intercepted a crucial pass, giving Miami the momentum they needed to hold off a late Cardinals rally. Ultimately, the Dolphins' ability to capitalize on their opportunities proved decisive in this tightly contested battle.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Big D RandyQB482960%2811175.0
Dante MooreQB321959%2012185.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Tommy WheatleyHB17875.1252180
Bijan RobinsonHB19824.3230180
Dante MooreQB13473.6—170
Nico CollinsWR2115.5—080
Big D RandyQB3103.3—040
Emilio RomeroHB231.5—060
Dylan SampsonHB310.3—050
Ja'Kobi LaneWR000.0—000
Tee HigginsWR000.0—000
Manuel CanoHB300.0—030
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Ja'Kobi LaneWR711216.0251281
Nico CollinsWR610617.7441380
Pete Crow-ArmstrongWR7679.6150150
Tee HigginsWR6498.2111110
Eli StowersTE22412.0100191
Ladd McConkeyWR2199.580140
Tyrell MossWR2189.020141
Tommy WheatleyHB4174.390100
Cole KmetTE2147.010070
Dylan SampsonHB2126.014080
Nate BoerkircherTE11212.0—0122
Dalton KincaidTE2105.03050
Tommy TrembleTE199.06090
Jaylin NoelWR284.07090
Bijan RobinsonHB252.52040
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Divine DeabloWILL110000
Cor'Dale FlottCB100000
Jalen ThompsonFS100000
Nick HerbigLEDG61000
Jessie Bates IIIFS30100
Ja'Quan McMillianCB60000
Elijah MotleyCB60000
Jalyx HuntREDG22000
Chase YoungLEDG31.5000
Blake CashmanMIKE60001
Jalen PitreCB20100
Greg RousseauREDG50000
Milton WilliamsDT40000
Julian LoveSS40000
Omar SpeightsMIKE40000
Drake ThomasWILL40000
Cam Taylor-BrittCB30000
Jeffery SimmonsDT20.5001
L'Jarius SneedCB30000
Garrett WilliamsCB10000
Cam CookFS10000
Peter WoodsDT10000
Jowon BriggsDT10000
Yetur Gross-MatosWILL10000
Vita VeaDT10000
Kei'Trel ClarkCB10000
Al WearyCB10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chase McLaughlinK12336
Wil LutzK22350