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Tagovailoa passed for only 207 yards, but he made a series of big throws while the Dolphins converted six third downs, most of them at key moments. Tagovailoa was 9-of-12 for 137 yards on third downs alone.
Hill had three receptions while playing through a wrist injury, and Jason Sanders kicked three field goals.
After scoring 76 points in its three straight wins, Los Angeles failed to score a touchdown for the first time since Nov. 5, 2023, at Green Bay while Stafford was injured.
Puka Nacua had nine catches for 98 yards, and Cooper Kupp made seven receptions for 80 yards.
Miami needed less than three minutes to score first. After Tagovailoa hit Jaylen Waddle for 36 yards on third-and-long, Washington — a sixth-round pick from Virginia — took a pitch 18 yards for a score on his second career rushing attempt.
Los Angeles’ offense managed just 27 yards on its first five drives, and Stafford threw an interception in his sixth straight game when Anthony Walker Jr. dived to catch a tipped ball right before the first quarter ended.
Tagovailoa threw his first interception since Sept. 12 to Christian Rozeboom in the second quarter, but Kyren Williams fumbled on the Rams’ next play. Rams rookie Jared Verse sacked Tagovailoa and recovered the fumble at the Miami 36 four plays later, but the Rams could only manage a field goal.
After Karty missed a 57-yard field goal attempt when a false start wiped out his successful 52-yarder in the third quarter, the Dolphins drove from midfield for Hill’s 1-yard TD catch and a 17-6 lead.
Los Angeles drove to the Miami 4 in the fourth quarter, but McVay settled for a fourth field goal that made it a one-score game with 6:31 to play.
Miami’s Odell Beckham Jr. then made a key catch for a first down in the stadium where he badly injured his knee while winning the Super Bowl with the Rams three seasons ago, and the Dolphins drove for Sanders’ 50-yard field goal with 2:38 left.
Saving Florida
Miami’s win saved the state of Florida from what would have been an unprecedented 0-12 weekend by its NFL and college teams at the FBS and FCS levels.
It also meant that the Dolphins, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville didn’t combine to go 0-3 for a third consecutive week for what would have been the first time since Florida became a three-team NFL state in 1995.
The state’s FBS teams went 0-6 this weekend, and Florida’s three FCS schools all lost as well.
Injuries
Dolphins: CB Kendall Fuller got hurt on the fourth play of the second half and went into the concussion protocol. … RT Austin Jackson (knee) went on injured reserve hours before kickoff. The Southern California product shouldn’t be out for the season, coach Mike McDaniel said.
Rams: With Rob Havenstein (ankle) sidelined, RT Joe Noteboom (ankle) started in his first appearance since the season opener, but struggled against Miami rookie Chop Robinson.
Up next
Dolphins: Host Las Vegas on Sunday.
Rams: At New England on Sunday.
Reporting by The Associated Press.
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The Miami Dolphins secured a crucial 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, breaking a three-game losing streak. Tyreek Hill scored a short touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa, helping the Dolphins improve to a 3-6 record. This win was especially important for Miami, who had lost their last three games by a combined total of just 10 points, struggling since a promising start to the season that included Super Bowl aspirations.
Rookie Malik Washington also had a standout performance, rushing for his first NFL touchdown during the Dolphins’ opening drive. Despite yielding 327 yards, Miami’s defense was effective, forcing two turnovers and keeping the Rams from scoring a touchdown.
Matthew Stafford threw for 293 yards for Los Angeles, but the Rams, who recently enjoyed a three-game winning streak, faced offensive struggles. This marked the first time in over four years that Los Angeles had failed to score an offensive touchdown when Stafford was playing.
Tagovailoa’s performance included 207 passing yards and significant third-down conversions. He connected with Hill, who played through a wrist injury and recorded three receptions, and Jason Sanders contributed three field goals to the scoreline.
As for the Rams, despite being able to drive into scoring positions, they settled for field goals rather than touchdowns, which ultimately cost them the game. They had challenges early on, managing only 27 yards on their first five drives and experiencing a series of turnovers.
With Miami’s win, the state of Florida was spared from an unprecedented winless weekend across NFL and college teams, as the Dolphins prevented a combined 0-12 record among Florida’s professional and collegiate teams.
In terms of injuries, the Dolphins saw CB Kendall Fuller enter the concussion protocol, and RT Austin Jackson was placed on injured reserve. The Rams’ offensive line was impacted by the absence of Rob Havenstein, leading Joe Noteboom to struggle in his return to action.
