At the end of Week 10 of the NFL season, the Miami Dolphins won 23:15 at the Los Angeles Rams. This gives the team from Florida its last hope of reaching the playoffs in the AFC.
The game between the Dolphins and the Rams was characterized by a chaotic first quarter, which was dominated by numerous mistakes and turnovers on both sides. Miami defensive tackle Calais Campbell made a key interception when he deflected a pass from Matthew Stafford, which was then caught by linebacker Anthony Walker. Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa also made an interception by throwing a pass while falling directly into the arms of linebacker Christian Rozeboom. Moments later, running back Kyren Williams lost the ball, only to get it back four plays later after a forced fumble by Jared Verse. The turmoil on the field continued with more errors, including missed passes, lost fumbles and penalties, confusing the game. However, Miami capitalized more on these mistakes and gained a lead.
Tagovailoa fought his way through the game despite an inconsistent performance. The Dolphins’ offense has already struggled this season, but against the Rams they were able to succeed more often on third-down attempts to move the ball. A precise pass to star receiver Tyreek Hill scored crucial points and ended Miami’s three-game losing streak.
Matthew Stafford and the Rams’ offense, on the other hand, had major problems asserting themselves against the Dolphins’ defense. Incorrect passes and ball losses repeatedly led to a change in possession and hardly allowed the Rams to have a consistent flow of the game. In particular, Stafford’s interception and some penalties robbed the team of important opportunities to stay in the game and put pressure on Miami.
In the end, it was the Dolphins who simply took better advantage of their chances. The hard-fought victory brings head coach Mike McDaniel’s team to a record of 3-6. Despite this record, Miami is only two wins behind the 7th seed, which is currently occupied by the Denver Broncos, in the race for a playoff ticket.
Week 10 at a glance
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens 34:35
New York Giants @ Carolina Panthers 17:20 (München)
New England Patriots @ Chicago Bears 19:3
Buffalo Bills @ Indianapolis Colts 30:20
Minnesota Vikings @ Jacksonville Jaguars 12:7
Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs 14:16
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints 17:20
San Francisco 49er @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23:20
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Washington Commanders 28:27
Tennessee Titans @ Los Angeles Chargers 17:27
New York Jets @ Arizona Cardinals 6:31
Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys 34:6
Detroit Lions @ Houston Texans 26:23
Miami Dolphins @ Los Angeles Rams 23:15
BYE: Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks
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