12.11.2024
Los Angeles Rams 15 - 23 Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, despite enduring a season filled with challenges. Tyreek Hill's key third-quarter touchdown catch from Tua Tagovailoa, which ended Hill’s longest scoring drought, and Jason Sanders' three field goals were instrumental in Miami's victory. Rookie Malik Washington also scored his first NFL touchdown, highlighting a turnaround performance by the Dolphins, whose defense excelled by forcing turnovers and preventing the Rams from scoring a touchdown. Tua Tagovailoa, contributing crucial plays, completed 9 of 12 third-down passes for 137 yards, while playing with resilience amidst external criticism. Los Angeles struggled offensively, failing to score a touchdown for the first time since November 2023, despite Matthew Stafford's 293 passing yards. The Rams' defeat ended their three-game winning streak and demonstrated a major offensive regression. Miami's win was significant not only for breaking their skid but also for preventing a winless weekend for all Florida-based NFL and college teams.