The Miami Dolphins continued their spectacular season by securing a commanding 45-15 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon at FedExField.
This victory improved the Dolphins’ document to 9-3, a feat they hadn’t achieved since 2001.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was the driving power behind the Dolphins’ offensive prowess, throwing for 280 yards and delivering two spectacular touchdowns, each spanning over 60 yards, to broad receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill showcased his explosiveness, accumulating 5 receptions for 157 yards, averaging a formidable 31.4 yards per catch.
Including to the Dolphins’ offensive firepower, working again De’Von Achane contributed 73 speeding yards and scored two touchdowns. Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, making his first begin since Week 7, made a major influence on protection with 5 tackles, two passes defensed, and a pick-six.
Protection efficiently contained Commanders quarterback Sam Howell
The Dolphins’ protection efficiently contained Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, who leads the NFL in passing yards by means of 12 weeks. Howell was restricted to profession lows in passing yards (127), yards per move try (5.52), completion proportion (52.2), passing first downs (5), and a season low in completions (12).
Miami wasted no time in establishing their dominance. Tagovailoa launched a 78-yard landing move to Hill on the group’s third offensive play from scrimmage, setting the tone early with a 7-0 lead. The Dolphins prolonged their lead with a 49-yard subject purpose by Jason Sanders, making it 10-0 with 3:39 left within the first quarter.
The Dolphins’ protection continued to shine when Van Ginkel intercepted a display move from Howell and returned it 33 yards for a pick-six, extending Miami’s result in 17-0 within the opening quarter.
Though the Commanders managed to get on the scoreboard with a Howell quarterback sneak, decreasing the deficit to 17-7, the Dolphins swiftly responded. Tagovailoa related with Hill for an additional 60-yard landing move, reasserting Miami’s dominance with a 24-7 lead within the second quarter.
A commanding 31-7 halftime lead
As the primary half drew to a detailed, the Dolphins orchestrated an 11-play, 76-yard possession, culminating in Raheem Mostert’s one-yard landing run. This gave the Dolphins a commanding 31-7 lead heading into halftime.
Miami’s offensive momentum carried into the second half, as they launched into a nine-play, 75-yard scoring drive. De’Von Achane capped it off with a four-yard landing run, growing the Dolphins’ result in 38-7.
The Commanders managed to place up extra factors with a landing by Howell and a profitable two-point conversion, making it 38-15 within the third quarter.
The Dolphins sealed their spectacular victory with a 13-play drive within the fourth quarter, consuming 7 minutes and 50 seconds of sport clock. Achane scored his second landing of the day on a fourth-and-2 run from the two-yard line, finishing the 45-15 triumph.
The Dolphins will return to Laborious Rock Stadium on December 11 to face the Tennessee Titans (4-8) on Monday Night time Soccer, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. Miami’s robust efficiency underscores their willpower within the playoff race and highlights their potential for a profitable season.
