Miami scored 27 points for the second straight game but fell short to Buffalo, 30-27, on Sunday afternoon. The Dolphins utilized a balanced attack to pave the way to an impressive offensive performance with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at the helm.
Despite the loss, there were positives the team can build on moving forward this season. We go Inside the Numbers, presented by BDO, to take a look at the most notable team stats, individual metrics, milestones and more from Miami’s Week 9 matchup.
Ground Game Continues to Deliver at a High Level
For the fourth consecutive week, the Dolphins ran for over 140 yards, which marks the longest active streak in the NFL and the second-longest streak by a team this season (Baltimore, 7). This is the ninth time in franchise history that the team has ran for over 140 yards in four straight games and the first time since 2009. Since Week 5, the Dolphins rank third in the league in rushing yards per game (170.0) and eighth in yards per carry (5.0) through Sunday’s slate of games.
Running back De’Von Achane recorded another strong rushing performance, tallying 12 carries for a game-high 63 yards (5.3 avg.) and a touchdown. Running back Raheem Mostert added 10 carries for 56 yards (5.6 avg.), while rookie running back Jaylen Wright had six carries for 18 yards (3.0 avg.).
Tagovailoa Sets Personal Record
Tagovailoa was precise with his throws in Orchard Park, completing 25-of-28 passes (89.3 pct.) for 231 yards, two touchdowns and a passer rating of 124.9. The 89.3 completion percentage is the highest of his career and the fourth-highest mark in Dolphins history. Through Sunday’s games, Tagovailoa’s 72.7 completion percentage this season ranks second in the league, behind only Detroit’s Jared Goff (74.1).
Tagovailoa’s performance marked his 10th game with a passer rating of at least 120.0 and his best passer rating since Week 13 of the 2023 season against Washington (141.0 passer…
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