National Football League

FINAL
New Orleans Saints 17
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Miami Dolphins 21
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Match Report

Achane rushes for 134 yards and a TD to help Dolphins edge Saints 21-17 for 3rd straight win

— When the Miami Dolphins needed a big play on Sunday, their defense delivered.

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Team Stats

NO MIA
20
1st Downs
16
12
Passing 1st downs
8
6
Rushing 1st downs
8
2
1st downs from penalties
0
4-12
3rd down efficiency
4-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
69
Total Plays
59
294
Total Yards
298
4.3
Yards per Play
5.1
12
Total Drives
12
213
Passing
134
26/38
Comp/Att
12/23
5.1
Yards per pass
5.0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
4-26
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-23
81
Rushing
164
27
Rushing Attempts
32
3.0
Yards per rush
5.1
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
6-45
Penalties
3-15
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:52
Possession
30:08

Top Performers

NO

  • Kai Kroeger NO 6 · YDS 293 · AVG 48.8
  • Tyler Shough C/ATT 26/38 · YDS 239 · AVG 6.3
  • Charlie Smyth FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 56
  • Devaughn Vele REC 8 · YDS 93 · AVG 11.6

MIA

  • Jake Bailey NO 4 · YDS 201 · AVG 50.3
  • Tua Tagovailoa C/ATT 12/23 · YDS 157 · AVG 6.8
  • De'Von Achane CAR 22 · YDS 134 · AVG 6.1
  • Riley Patterson FG 4/4 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 48

Injuries

Miami Dolphins

  • JuJu Brents Questionable
  • Kadyn Proctor Out
  • Reese Taylor Questionable
  • De'Von Achane Injured Reserve
  • Ronnie Harrison Jr. Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints

  • Cesar Ruiz Questionable
  • Nathan Shepherd Questionable
  • Justin Reid Questionable
  • CJ Donaldson Questionable
  • Jordyn Tyson Injured Reserve

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 1:17 17-21

    Devaughn Vele 15 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed. Minkah Fitzpatrick Interception Return)

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 6:08 11-19

    Charlie Smyth 56 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 9:39 8-19

    Riley Patterson 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 10:40 8-16

    Chris Olave 17 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Tyler Shough Run for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q3
  5. Field Goal 0:00 0-16

    Riley Patterson 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Field Goal 6:07 0-13

    Riley Patterson 25 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  7. Field Goal 14:09 0-10

    Riley Patterson 39 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  8. Touchdown 11:19 0-7

    De'Von Achane 29 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick)

    Q1
  1. MIA

    2 plays, -2 yards, 0:29 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. NO 0:29

    5 plays, 19 yards, 0:48 · Downs

    Q4
  3. NO 1:17

    7 plays, 55 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 1:17 17-21

    Devaughn Vele 15 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed. Minkah Fitzpatrick Interception Return)

    Q4
  5. MIA 3:03

    6 plays, 21 yards, 3:05 · Downs

    Q4
  6. NO 6:08

    10 plays, 37 yards, 3:31 · Field Goal

    Q4
  7. Field Goal 6:08 11-19

    Charlie Smyth 56 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  8. MIA 9:39

    9 plays, 38 yards, 3:45 · Field Goal

    Q4
  9. Field Goal 9:39 8-19

    Riley Patterson 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  10. NO 13:24

    3 plays, -2 yards, 1:51 · Punt

    Q4
  11. MIA 0:15

    7 plays, 39 yards, 4:31 · Punt

    Q3
  12. NO 4:46

    8 plays, 32 yards, 4:12 · Punt

    Q3
  13. MIA 8:58

    3 plays, 9 yards, 1:42 · Punt

    Q3
  14. NO 10:40

    10 plays, 65 yards, 4:20 · Touchdown

    Q3
  15. Touchdown 10:40 8-16

    Chris Olave 17 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Tyler Shough Run for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q3
  16. MIA

    5 plays, 13 yards, 1:08 · Field Goal

    Q2
  17. NO 1:08

    11 plays, 48 yards, 4:59 · Interception

    Q2
  18. MIA 6:07

    10 plays, 44 yards, 5:28 · Field Goal

    Q2
  19. Field Goal 0:00 0-16

    Riley Patterson 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  20. Field Goal 6:07 0-13

    Riley Patterson 25 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  21. NO 11:35

    3 plays, 0 yards, 0:49 · Punt

    Q2
  22. MIA 12:24

    1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception

    Q2
  23. NO 12:31

    4 plays, 4 yards, 1:38 · Fumble

    Q2
  24. MIA 14:09

    8 plays, 68 yards, 2:52 · Field Goal

    Q2
  25. Field Goal 14:09 0-10

    Riley Patterson 39 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  26. NO 2:01

    3 plays, 7 yards, 2:06 · Punt

    Q1
  27. MIA 4:07

    3 plays, -8 yards, 2:22 · Punt

    Q1
  28. NO 6:29

    3 plays, 6 yards, 1:34 · Punt

    Q1
  29. MIA 8:03

    3 plays, 2 yards, 0:58 · Punt

    Q1
  30. NO 9:01

    3 plays, 8 yards, 2:18 · Punt

    Q1
  31. MIA 11:19

    6 plays, 69 yards, 3:41 · Touchdown

    Q1
  32. Touchdown 11:19 0-7

    De'Von Achane 29 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick)

    Q1

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