The Miami Dolphins broke their three-game losing streak with a hard-fought 23-15 victory against the Los Angeles Rams, keeping their slim playoff dreams alive. The win, which took place at the SoFi Stadium in California, brought the Dolphins’ season record to 3-6.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led the charge for the Dolphins, passing for 207 yards and completing 20 of 28 attempts. His performance was crucial in ensuring his team stayed competitive in the AFC East division, although they remain second behind the dominant Buffalo Bills.
Tyreek Hill and Malik Washington were instrumental in securing the win, each contributing a touchdown. Kicker Jason Sanders also played a key role, converting three field goals, two of which were impressive 50-yard kicks, to seal the victory.
On the opposing side, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a busy night, completing 32 out of 46 passes for 293 yards. However, despite his efforts, Stafford was unable to throw a touchdown pass, and the Rams’ three-game winning streak came to an end.
With seven games remaining, the Dolphins’ playoff hopes remain on the line, and defensive tackle Calais Campbell expressed his confidence in the team’s potential. “When we’re playing our best ball, we can still beat anybody,” said Campbell. “We’ve just got to continue to believe, continue to fight. The margin for error is zero. So it’s one game, but we’ve got to keep it going.”
The Dolphins know they need to maintain this momentum to secure one of the final wildcard spots in the playoffs. As Campbell emphasized, it’s a matter of continued belief and relentless effort.