MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins defeated the Los Angeles Raiders 34-19 to enhance to 4-6 on the season.
It’s the primary time the Dolphins have gained back-to-back video games since weeks 14 and 15 of the 2023 season.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed the sport going 28 of 36 for 288 yards and tossing three landing passes.
Tight finish Jonnu Smith additionally loved the most effective statistical sport of his profession by hauling in 6 catches, 101 yards, and a couple of touchdowns.
Get your full sport recap under.
First Quarter:
The Miami Dolphins gained the coin toss and opened with a powerful offensive drive. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa related with operating again De’Von Achane on two completions for positive aspects of 17 and seven yards.
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill adopted with a 16-yard catch on a slant sample, including one other first all the way down to push the Dolphins into the pink zone. He then hauled in one other reception to arrange a first-and-goal on the Raiders’ 5-yard line.
The Raiders momentarily stalled Miami’s momentum when Wilson sacked Tagovailoa for a 9-yard loss, however a defensive holding penalty gave the Dolphins a contemporary set of downs on the 5. Despite almost dropping a fumble after one other sack, Miami capitalized on two Raiders penalties.
Tagovailoa capped the 14-play, 70-yard drive with a 1-yard landing cross to tight finish Jonnu Smith. Dolphins-7 Raiders- 0.
Dolphins defensive deal with Zach Sieler made a vital cease on Raiders broad receiver Tre Tucker on third down. However, a running-into-the-kicker penalty on Calais Campbell prolonged Las Vegas’ drive.
The Raiders gained momentum with a 20-yard end-around by broad receiver Jakobi Meyers, however the drive stalled shortly after. Sieler got here up massive once more, sacking quarterback Gardner Minshew on second down and forcing the Raiders to accept a 27-yard discipline objective by Daniel Carlson to shut the primary quarter. Dolphins 7, Raiders 3.
2nd quarter
The Dolphins leaned on operating again Achane early in the second quarter after Raheem Mostert briefly exited with a hip harm. Achane stepped up, contributing runs of 9 and 1 yard to safe two first downs for Miami.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa then rolled out of the pocket to his left, connecting with broad receiver Jaylen Waddle for a 24-yard acquire. Odell Beckham Jr. adopted with a 6-yard reception, placing the Dolphins in place with a first-and-goal.
However, the drive stalled when the Raiders’ Malcolm Butler tackled Tagovailoa in the backfield for an 8-yard loss. Miami settled for a 31-yard discipline objective by Jason Sanders. Dolphins 10- Raiders- 3
Minchew was capable of assist the Raiders tack on one other discipline objective after discovering receiver Jacoby Meyers for 2 first-down completions in a 6-minute, 16-play drive. Dolphins-10 Raiders- 6. End of Half
third quarter
Calais Campbell disrupted the Raiders’ opening drive of the second half, sacking Gardner Minshew for a 6-yard loss and forcing a punt.
The Raiders pinned the Dolphins deep at their very own 3-yard line, however Tua Tagovailoa methodically led the offense downfield.
He related with Jaylen Waddle, Jonnu Smith, and De’Von Achane for key first-down receptions. Achane additionally broke free for a 30-yard run, establishing an 8-yard landing cross from Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill.
The Dolphins capped off a formidable 14-play, 97-yard drive, rising their lead by two scores. Dolphins 17 Raiders-6
Raiders operating again Alexander Mattison hauled in a 31-yard reception on the Raiders’ subsequent possession which helped Minchew discover rookie tight finish Brock Bowers for a 23-yard rating.
4th Quarter
After beginning their drive on the 40-yard line following a Raiders kickoff that didn’t land in the correct zone, Tua Tagovailoa related with Tyreek Hill, Jonnu Smith, and tight finish Julian Hill for first-down completions.
The Dolphins prolonged their result in two scores for the second time in the sport when Achane punched in a 2-yard landing. Dolphins 24, Raiders 12.
On the following possession, Minshew orchestrated a 14-play, 70-yard drive, capping it off with a 10-yard landing cross to operating again Ameer Abdullah. Dolphins-24 Raiders-19
The Dolphins prolonged their result in 31-19 after Tua Tagovailoa related with Jonnu Smith for a 57-yard landing, marking Tagovailoa’s third scoring cross of the day and Smith’s second landing reception. Smith broke free behind the protection to finish the longest-receiving rating of his profession. Dolphins-31 Raiders-19
Jalen Ramsey additionally recorded his second interception of the season which arrange a 46-yard discipline objective by Jason Sanders. Dolphins 34 Raiders-19
News and Notes:
The Dolphins made historical past Sunday, incomes their five hundredth regular-season win and changing into the nineteenth NFL franchise to realize the milestone.
Tyreek Hill is now only one landing shy of reaching 80 for his NFL profession.
Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders surpassed Pete Stoyanovich for the third-most factors scored (246) in franchise historical past.
The Miami Dolphins didn’t punt the ball for the primary time in a sport all season and scored a season-high 34 factors.
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