Malik Washington mishandled a punt, giving Green Bay great field position early. Jordan Love then connected on short touchdowns to Jayden Reed for their victory.
Quay Walker then sacked Tagovailoa again from 1-yard out to prevent Miami from making it a one-score game.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or top players of Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers Match Player Stats.
Below is a table highlighting key players and their notable contributions from that game:
Miami Dolphins
| Player Name | Position | Notable Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Completed 37 of 46 passes for 365 yards and two touchdowns. espn.com |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | Led all pass catchers with 10 receptions for 113 yards. |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | Caught six passes for 83 yards and a touchdown. |
| De’Von Achane | RB | Recorded eight receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown; added 14 rushing yards on seven carries. |
| Jordyn Brooks | LB | Registered 10 total tackles, including a key stop on third down. |
Green Bay Packers
| Player Name | Position | Notable Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | Threw for 274 yards, completing 21 of 28 passes, with two touchdowns to Jayden Reed. |
| Jayden Reed | WR | Caught three passes for 24 yards, including two touchdowns; added a 23-yard run. |
| Josh Jacobs | RB | Accumulated 117 total yards and scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown. |
| Quay Walker | LB | Made 10 total tackles, including a crucial fourth-down sack. |
| Isaiah McDuffie | LB | Contributed 10 total tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass defensed. |
| Robert Rochell | CB | Recovered a muffed punt, setting up an early touchdown. |
De’Von Achane
De’Von Achane earned double-digit carries and caught six of seven targets during Miami’s Week 13 loss to the Packers, totaling 14 PPR fantasy points for each game and emerging as a viable starting running back with his consistent heavy carries and ability to break holes for 8-yard touchdown runs against multiple defenders en route to scoring touchdowns. He displayed this ability again during their Week 13 matchup when they earned 12 of 15 PPR fantasy points with 14 PPR fantasy points on four of seven attempts from running back Matt Forte who went for two TD runs each game; one that sidestepped multiple defenders before reaching its end zone!
The Dolphins took the lead on their opening drive of the second half, following a Jordan Love pass to Javon Jacobs that set up first and goal at the Packers’ 4-yard line. But, following several short rushing runs by Green Bay’s running game and some quick passing from Love to Jacobs for 53-yard gain on 3rd down and 1; on 4th down goal McManus kicked a 24-yard field goal that gave Green Bay a 21-3 advantage with 7:42 remaining in the third quarter.
On Miami’s next drive, Achane was limited to one yard on three rushing attempts before being injured on a hit from Keisean Nixon and having to briefly go to the locker room before rejoining later in the drive. On kickoff return fumbling, Jaire Alexander from Green Bay recovered it and returned it back to Miami’s 33-yard line for return.
On Sunday, Achane was the team’s primary rushing threat with 16 touches while Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright combined for only 10. Achane is often an easy selection as an RB1 in fantasy leagues; however, in order to maximize his fantasy value he must see more playing time from Tua Tagovailoa under center.
Love found Brandon Marshall for 10 yards before the Dolphins took over at their own 41 with 2:15 remaining in the fourth quarter and drove for 45 yards before Brandon McManus made a 46-yard field goal to increase their lead to 26-3. When Achane tried to run, however, Quay Walker sacked Tagovailoa on fourth down, sealing the victory for the Packers.
Dontayvion Wicks
Wicks was the top Green Bay Packers wide receiver during this game due to Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson being unavailable due to injury, scoring on his initial target before catching seven total passes and scoring one touchdown on seven targets overall. His efficiency wasn’t stellar but could serve as a low-end flex option for fantasy owners in Week 17’s matchup against Minnesota Vikings.
At Lambeau Field, it was 27 degrees when kickoff took place, and that temperature did not improve as the Dolphins struggled to put together sustained drives and made mistakes throughout their possessions. A muffed punt on Green Bay’s first possession in the second half allowed them to take advantage of that turnover and score a touchdown with less than two minutes left in play.
After going three-and-out, Green Bay took advantage of a Dolphins miscue and earned first down when Malik Washington botched a punt that Robert Rochell recovered at the 9. Love connected with Reed on a short pass for their first score, pushing their lead up to 24-3 with 8:47 remaining in the second quarter.
Wicks saw his role increase following Doubs (shoulder) and Watson’s injuries in the second quarter, when both were injured with shoulder and knee injuries respectively. He received six targets during this half, including a 29-yard catch on third down that set up a field goal as part of their team’s attempt to rally from behind.
Green Bay’s secondary struggled in the red zone against Miami Dolphins on Sunday, allowing five of their eight scores. But their defense held strong, holding Miami to just one field goal in the second half and forcing three turnovers and one fumble recovery from Miami. Green Bay now have one final regular-season game against Philadelphia Eagles before starting playoff playoffs; both teams boast powerful offenses with plenty of weapons at their disposal making this an exciting game to watch regardless of weather concerns.
Jayden Reed
Green Bay Packers were inspired by two touchdown receptions from Jayden Reed to claim a 30-11 win against Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving Day at Lambeau Field, improving to 9-3 while maintaining control of NFC North. Meanwhile, Miami dropped to 5-7 and dropped its third consecutive contest.
Green Bay won the opening coin toss and decided to defer. On their initial possession, Miami lost possession when Malik Washington mishandled Daniel Whelan’s punt and Robert Rochell recovered at their 10-yard line. Green Bay capitalized on this turnover by using Jordan Love to hit Reed on a short out route for a 7-0 advantage with 12 minutes remaining in the first quarter.
On the Dolphins’ next drive, Corey Sieler sacked Tua Tagovailoa on 4th and Goal from the 1. They attempted a go for it attempt, but were ultimately forced to punt. Packers player of the game Isaiah McDuffie led all Packers players with 10 tackles (seven solo) and added one pass defensed. He was honored by NBC as player of the game.
Reed made history on Monday night by reeling in two touchdown receptions to lead his team with 10 receptions – giving him the highest receiving yards total (74), red zone targets (43) and touchdown catches (7) of any player on this season’s Pack roster.
Reed continued his impressive first half performance by hauling in a 15-yard reception from Love during Green Bay’s opening drive of the second half, thanks to great blocking efforts by Tucker Kraft and Dontayvion Wicks en route to reaching the end zone.
In the second half, the Packers’ defense was solid. It held Miami to just one touchdown while limiting any chance at an offensive rally from them. Led by linebacker Isaiah McDuffie who recorded his first double-digit sack total this season.
McDuffie’s sack contributed to Green Bay’s final drive of the second half, forcing a three-and-out and setting up Jason Sanders for another field goal – ultimately, this score put out of reach of Dolphins.
Christian Watson
Christian Watson (knee) suffered a torn right ACL during Green Bay’s Week 18 loss to division rival Chicago Bears and will miss the remainder of this season. It’s a devastating setback for Green Bay as Watson is considered a key option when healthy. Fantasy owners may have found him inconsistent this season; with some games where his production drops off significantly while other times when his output spikes dramatically.
On Thanksgiving at Lambeau Field, the Packers extended their win streak with a 30-17 victory against the Miami Dolphins. QB Jordan Love completed 21-of-28 passes for 274 yards with two touchdowns to WR Jayden Reed; Josh Jacobs ran 19 attempts for 43 yards on 19 attempts and Tucker Kraft three runs totaling 28 yards for an overall 107 yard rushing output from this matchup.
Green Bay scored 17 unanswered points to pull ahead for good in the second quarter. After receiving possession at their own 41-yard line due to a muffed punt by Miami Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa connected with Jonnu Smith for a five-yard pass that earned them first down at Packers 40 yard line. On their subsequent play a bad snap resulted in 3-yard loss for Dolphins forcing them to punt.
On their next drive, Tagovailoa was intercepted by linebacker Isaiah McDuffie and the Packers gained possession again. Following a long punt, they drove down to Miami’s 33-yard line before culminating with Jacobs scoring from 1 yard out on an inbound play.
The Dolphins attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter, but their hopes were dashed by a series of errors: muffing of punt, incompletions and sacks from Cincinnati linebacker Rashan Gary on TE Malik Washington prevented a 2-point conversion attempt and made it two possession game instead.
The Packers held the Dolphins to only 39 rushing yards while De’Von Achane collected eight receptions for 113 yards en route to leading their third straight win and improving to 9-3, while dropping their record to 5-7.
