Detroit turned a dominant fourth-down showing and a 10-point third quarter into its fourth straight win.
Detroit beat Miami 19-9 on Sunday, extending its winning streak to four with a 10-point third quarter. The Lions carried a 6-3 halftime lead into the break, then pulled clear as Jahmyr Gibbs scored their touchdown and four field goals supplied the rest of their points; Miami’s nine came on three field goals. Jared Goff completed 17 of 25 passes for 170 yards and added 5 rushing yards, while Gibbs rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown and Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 8 passes for 86 yards. Miami’s Malik Willis went 13 of 25 for 128 passing yards and ran for 7, while Caleb Douglas had 6 receptions for 70 yards and Ollie Gordon II rushed for 55. Detroit outgained Miami 270-228, including a 102-77 edge on the ground, and converted all 4 fourth downs while the Dolphins went 1-for-2. Each team threw one interception, and both defenses recorded 3 sacks. Detroit’s fourth-down efficiency and third-quarter surge proved decisive against a Miami offense held to 12 first downs.
Key Performers
Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions: 74 rushing yards, 1 touchdown Jared Goff, Lions: 17/25 passing, 170 yards; 5 rushing yards Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions: 8 receptions, 86 receiving yards
Standings Impact
Detroit improves to 6-2 and extends its streak to four wins; Miami falls to 1-7. The Lions entered the game ranked seventh in the DYMA Power Index, compared with Miami at 28th.
DYMA Insight
Detroit’s perfect 4-for-4 on fourth down helped offset Miami’s advantage in third-down conversions, 4 to 3. The Lions also finished with 42 more total yards and 25 more rushing yards.