Lions Extend Winning Streak to Four as Gibbs Scores
Detroit defeated Miami 19-9 behind 74 rushing yards from Jahmyr Gibbs and four field goals by Jake Bates, despite a struggling passing game.
By Tomas Rahman ·
The Detroit Lions secured their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the Miami Dolphins 19-9 at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. The win keeps Detroit competitive in the NFC North, although the team’s top-ranked offense underperformed its season averages. The Lions entered the game averaging 29 points and 395.4 yards per contest but finished with only 271 total yards.
Jared Goff completed 17 of 25 passes for 170 yards while suffering three sacks and one interception. Rookie cornerback Chris Johnson intercepted a tipped pass in the first quarter, marking Goff’s second pick of the season. Jake Bates provided the bulk of the scoring with four successful field goals ranging from 28 to 43 yards. His 43-yard kick gave Detroit a 10-point lead with 4:28 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Jahmyr Gibbs carried the ball 20 times for 74 yards and an 8-yard rushing touchdown. The score, which followed a 31-yard completion from Goff to Jameson Williams, put the Lions ahead 16-6 with four minutes left in the third quarter. Gibbs’ run was his 11th scrimmage touchdown of the year. Amon-Ra St. Brown added 86 receiving yards for Detroit.
The Lions wore No. 46 jerseys in honor of All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell, who was placed on injured reserve this week. Campbell suffered a neck injury during last Sunday’s win over Minnesota and was subsequently hospitalized. His jersey hung in his locker at the stadium, and fans raised signs reading Campbell Strong to support him.
Miami’s rebuilding effort continued as the Dolphins failed to pull away from their fourth straight one-score game. Quarterback Malik Willis completed 13 of 25 passes for 128 yards and an interception. The Dolphins went 0 for 3 in the red zone and finished with 11 penalties. Their special teams unit executed two notable plays, including a 46-yard fake punt completion from Bradley Pinion to Kaytron Allen.
Will Kacmarek sustained a quad injury after a low hit in the third quarter. He remained on the field for a few minutes before walking to the sideline on his own. The Dolphins will travel to Indianapolis next Sunday, while the Lions head to Germany to face the New England Patriots in Munich.
