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Dolphins Down Detroit 31-27 - Match Report
Miami got 3 passing strikes from Tua Tagovailoa en route to a 31-27 victory over Detroit on Sunday in Week 8 action at Ford Field.
The Dolphins were a -3.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 52.0.
Tua Tagovailoa completed 29 of 36 pass attempts for 382 yards and 3 TDs for the Dolphins in the win.
Jamaal Williams rushed for 53 yards for Detroit, while C.J. Moore added 13 yards. Jared Goff threw for 321 yards for the Lions, while receivers T.J. Hockenson and Kalif Raymond had 80 and 76 yards respectively.
Detroit was outgained by Miami 476-393 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 27-22 by the Dolphins.
Miami led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:22-25:38 split in that important category.
Miami looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bears. The Lions will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Green Bay.