Dolphins Improve to 9-3 with Dominant 45-15 Victory over Commanders

The Dolphins defense held Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, the NFL’s leader in passing yards through 12 weeks, to career lows in passing yards (127), yards per pass attempt (5.52), completion percentage (52.2), and passing first downs (5) and a season low in completions (12).

Tagovailoa started the day – on third-and-2 – with a 78-yard touchdown pass to Hill on the team’s third offensive play from scrimmage to go up 7-0.

After forcing a second straight punt on defense, the Dolphins drove into Washington territory but stalled. A 49-yard field goal by Jason Sanders gave Miami a 10-0 lead with 3:39 to play in the first quarter.

On the next play from scrimmage, Van Ginkel picked off a screen pass from Howell and ran 33 yards the other way for the Dolphins’ second pick-six in as many games.