Tagovailoa aids Dolphins' turnaround in 31-27 win over Lions
— Tua Tagovailoa dropped back, set his feet and went through three options before finding a wide-open teammate.
National Football League
FINAL
Miami Dolphins
31
Detroit Lions
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| DET | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Ford Field · 61,447 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Detroit Lions | L 9-19 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs New England Patriots | L 19-24 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New York Jets | W 28-25 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 24-31 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-15 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:12 31-27
Mike Gesicki 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 9:11 24-27
Alec Ingold 1 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 17-27
Michael Badgley 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:06 17-24
Jason Sanders 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:02 14-24
Michael Badgley 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:30 14-21
Jaylen Waddle 29 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 13:46 7-21
Jamaal Williams 1 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 0:50 7-14
Jaylen Waddle 5 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 5:36 0-14
D'Andre Swift 7 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 12:59 0-7
Jamaal Williams 7 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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MIA
9 plays, 38 yards, 2:52 · End of Game
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DET 2:52
10 plays, 53 yards, 5:27 · Downs
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MIA 8:19
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:47 · Punt
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DET 12:06
5 plays, 1 yard, 3:06 · Punt
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MIA 0:12
9 plays, 67 yards, 5:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:12 31-27
Mike Gesicki 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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DET 5:16
5 plays, -2 yards, 3:55 · Punt
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MIA 9:11
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:11 24-27
Alec Ingold 1 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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DET
11 plays, 67 yards, 2:06 · Field Goal
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MIA 2:06
11 plays, 48 yards, 4:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 17-27
Michael Badgley 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:06 17-24
Jason Sanders 45 Yd Field Goal
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DET 7:02
11 plays, 51 yards, 4:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:02 14-24
Michael Badgley 42 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 11:30
4 plays, 75 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:30 14-21
Jaylen Waddle 29 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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DET 13:46
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:46 7-21
Jamaal Williams 1 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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MIA 0:50
9 plays, 80 yards, 4:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:50 7-14
Jaylen Waddle 5 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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DET 5:36
6 plays, 78 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:36 0-14
D'Andre Swift 7 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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MIA 8:07
8 plays, 53 yards, 4:52 · Fumble
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DET 12:59
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:59 0-7
Jamaal Williams 7 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Team Stats
MIA
DET
27
1st Downs
22
18
Passing 1st downs
13
8
Rushing 1st downs
7
1
1st downs from penalties
2
8-12
3rd down efficiency
4-9
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
64
Total Plays
57
476
Total Yards
393
7.4
Yards per Play
6.9
8
Total Drives
8
369
Passing
311
29/36
Comp/Att
27/37
9.7
Yards per pass
8.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
2-13
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-10
107
Rushing
82
26
Rushing Attempts
19
4.1
Yards per rush
4.3
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
7-55
Penalties
6-30
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:22
Possession
25:38
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- Jacob Saylors Out
- Mekhi Wingo Out
- DJ Wonnum Out
- Cade Mays Out
- Jackson Meeks Out
Miami Dolphins
- Will Kacmarek Questionable
- Jaylen Wright Out
- Reese Taylor Out
- Jalen Tolbert Out
- Chukwuebuka Godrick Out
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