The Miami Dolphins staged a powerful comeback after falling behind 14-0 within the opening quarter to safe a commanding 42-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday on the Laborious Rock Stadium.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa showcased his prowess by throwing for 262 yards and three touchdowns, incomes a powerful passer ranking of 126.0. Large receiver Tyreek Hill continued his stellar efficiency from Week 5, amassing six receptions for 163 yards and a landing. The operating recreation was led by Raheem Mostert, who contributed 115 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries.
Carolina, regardless of a speedy begin, couldn’t keep their early momentum. They scored touchdowns on their preliminary two possessions and put the Dolphins on the again foot with a 14-0 lead. This, nonetheless, was the final time they might dominate.
Begin of Miami resurgence
Miami’s resurgence started with a 27-yard completion from Tagovailoa to Hill as the primary quarter concluded. Within the ensuing performs, Tagovailoa linked with Mostert for a landing, aided by an important block from tight finish Durham Smythe.
The Dolphins’ defence and particular groups performed a pivotal function when, on fourth-and-eight from the Carolina 49-yard line, linebacker Duke Riley and defensive again Elijah Campbell prevented a first-down conversion on a fake-punt go, forcing a turnover.
This pivotal second set the stage for a scoring spree by Miami. Tagovailoa linked with Jaylen Waddle for a landing, adopted by a 41-yard landing go to Hill. Two extra dashing touchdowns by Mostert turned the sport round, giving the Dolphins a commanding 35-14 lead with 12:27 remaining.
Mostert dominates with 3 touchdowns
Carolina cornerback Troy Hill managed to slim the hole with a 61-yard pick-six, bringing the rating to 35-21 with 4:26 left. However, the Dolphins swiftly responded with a nine-yard landing run by Salvon Ahmed, sealing their victory at 42-21.
Mostert’s three-touchdown efficiency introduced his season whole to a private better of 11 touchdowns. Tagovailoa recorded his eighth recreation with at the least three landing passes in his profession. Defensively, Miami held Carolina to beneath 300 whole yards of offense for the second consecutive recreation.
The Dolphins are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles (5-1) on the highway of their subsequent matchup on Sunday Night time Soccer, scheduled for October 22 at 8:20 p.m. ET, with dwell broadcast on NBC.