Tyreek Hill he caught a short touchdown pass by Tua Tagovailoa within the third quarter, and the Miami Dolphins ended their three-game shedding streak with a gritty 23-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday evening.
Rookie receiver Malik Washington rushed for his first NFL landing on the opening possession of a much-needed turnaround sport for the beleaguered Dolphins (3-6), who had misplaced three video games by a mixed 10 factors since their final win of October sixth. Miami had misplaced six of seven from the beginning, all however ruining a season that started with Super Bowl aspirations.
The Dolphins’ stout protection stepped up impressively at SoFi Stadium, forcing two turnovers and holding the Rams out of the top zone regardless of giving up 327 yards.
Matthew Stafford handed for 293 yards and rookie Joshua Karty kicked 5 subject objectives for the Rams (4-5), whose three-game successful streak ended with critical offensive regression. Los Angeles failed to attain a landing for simply the eighth time in coach Sean McVay’s eight seasons, and failed to attain an offensive landing for simply the second time in 4 years when Stafford was in uniform.
Tagovailoa handed for simply 207 yards, however made plenty of massive throws because the Dolphins transformed six third downs, most of them at key moments. Tagovailoa was 9 of 12 for 137 yards on third down alone.
Hill had three receptions whereas enjoying by means of a wrist damage and Jason Sanders kicked three subject objectives.
After scoring 76 factors in its three-game successful streak, Los Angeles failed to attain a landing for the primary time since Nov. 5, 2023 in Green Bay whereas Stafford was injured.
Puka Nacua made 9 receptions for 98 yards and Cooper Kupp made seven receptions for 80 yards.
It took Miami lower than three minutes to attain first. After Tagovailoa hit Jaylen Waddle for 36 yards on third-and-long, Washington — a sixth-round pick of Virginia — launched an 18-yard throw for a rating on his second profession dashing try.
Los Angeles’ offense managed simply 27 yards on its first 5 drives, and Stafford threw an interception in his sixth straight sport when Anthony Walker Jr. dove for a tipped ball simply earlier than the top of the primary quarter.
Tagovailoa threw his first interception since Sept. 12 to Christian Rozeboom within the second quarter, however Kyren Williams fumbled on the Rams’ subsequent play. Rams rookie Jared Verse sacked Tagovailoa and recovered the fumble on the Miami 36 4 performs later, however the Rams managed just one subject purpose.
After Karty missed a 57-yard subject purpose try when a false begin worn out his 52-yard game-winner within the third quarter, the Dolphins drove from midfield for Hill’s 1-yard landing run and a 17-yard lead 6.
Los Angeles drove to the Miami 4 within the fourth quarter, however McVay settled for a fourth-down basket that made it a one-score sport with 6:31 to play.
Miami’s Odell Beckham Jr. then scored a key catch for a first down within the stadium the place three seasons in the past he significantly injured his knee whereas successful the Super Bowl with the Rams, and the Dolphins drove for Sanders’ 50-yard subject purpose with 2:38 left.
Save Florida
Miami’s victory saved the state of Florida what would have been an unprecedented 0-12 weekend from its NFL and school groups on the FBS and FCS ranges.
It additionally meant the Dolphins, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville didn’t mix to go 0-3 for the third straight week for what would have been the primary time since Florida turned a three-team NFL state in 1995.
FBS state groups went 0-6 this weekend and Florida’s three FCS faculties all misplaced as effectively.
Injuries
Dolphins: CB Kendall Fuller was harm on the fourth play of the second half and entered the concussion protocol. … RT Austin Jackson (knee) went on injured reserve hours earlier than kickoff. The Southern California product shouldn’t be anticipated to be out for the season, coach Mike McDaniel stated.
Rams: With Rob Havenstein (ankle) sidelined, RT Joe Noteboom (ankle) began in his first look for the reason that begin of the season, however struggled towards Miami rookie Chop Robinson.
Next
Dolphins: Host Las Vegas on Sunday.
Rams: Sunday at New England.
Associated Press reporting.
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