The Miami Dolphins are heading for the playoffs in the NFL. The ninth win of the season was achieved against the Washington Commanders.
Led by once again strong quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (280 yards thrown, two touchdown passes), Miami beat the Washington Commanders 45:15 on Sunday (December 3, 2023).
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who carried a 78-yard pass into the end zone for his first touchdown, and running back De’Von Achane each scored two touchdowns. With a record of 9:3 victories, the Dolphins, who have scored over 30 points seven times, are as good as they were last in 2001.
St. Brown touchdown in Lions win
The Detroit Lions are also heading towards their first playoff appearance since 2017. With their German-American receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (49 yards, 1 touchdown), the Lions won 33:28 at the New Orleans Saints and, like Miami, are 9:3 victories. St. Brown scored his sixth touchdown.
Things got tight again for Detroit after a 21-0 lead after the first quarter. Alvin Kamara brought the Saints within five points in the final phase. With seven minutes left to play. But the Lions stopped the Saints’ final attack six yards from the end zone and held the ball for the remaining three minutes.
Patriots defeat without a point of their own
The New England Patriots continued their disastrous season with their tenth loss in their 12th game. At Foxborough Stadium, the Patriots remained without a point of their own and lost 6-0 to the Los Angeles Chargers due to two kicks.