Detroit creates separation after halftime
The Detroit Lions used a 10-point third quarter to take control of a 19-9 win over the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 9. Detroit led 6-3 at halftime, then outscored Miami 10-3 in the third quarter to build a 16-6 advantage. Each team added three points in the fourth. The Lions improved to 6-2 with their third consecutive victory, following wins over Minnesota and Green Bay. Miami fell to 1-7 with its second straight loss.
Gibbs, St. Brown carry the offense
Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 20 times for 74 yards and a touchdown, while Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight of 10 targets for 86 yards. Their production helped Detroit win without a big passing total. Jared Goff completed 17 of 25 passes for 170 yards with one interception. He also gained five yards on four carries. Detroit's defense kept Miami's output in check, allowing nine points and 228 yards while recording three sacks and an interception.
Miami struggles to generate enough offense
Malik Willis finished 13 of 25 for 128 passing yards with one interception, adding seven rushing yards on two attempts. Caleb Douglas led Miami's listed receiving performances with six catches on eight targets for 70 yards. Ollie Gordon II carried 16 times for 55 yards and caught his only target for nine yards. Kaytron Allen contributed a 46-yard reception but lost one yard on his lone carry. Miami scored three points in each of the first, third and fourth quarters, never matching Detroit's third-quarter surge.
Fantasy leaders
St. Brown delivered the game's highest PPR total at 16.6 points, combining eight receptions with 86 yards. Gibbs followed with 13.4 points, with his rushing touchdown supporting his fantasy return. Jake Bates produced 15.0 fantasy points, while Detroit's defense posted 10.0. Goff finished with 5.3 points. Douglas led Miami with 13.0 PPR points. Zane Gonzalez scored 10.0, Gordon had 7.4 and Allen added 5.5. Willis finished with 3.8, leaving both quarterbacks well behind the game's leading fantasy options.
Week 10 schedule
Detroit hosts the New England Patriots on Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET. Miami visits the Indianapolis Colts that day at 1 p.m. ET.