Lions win 19-9 in Miami

The Detroit Lions defeated the Miami Dolphins 19-9 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The result gives Detroit its fourth consecutive win. The team celebrated a 19-point margin that included four field goals and a rushing touchdown.

Lions players wore number 46 jerseys during the game to honor Jack Campbell. Campbell, an All-Pro linebacker, was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week. He was hospitalized after suffering a neck injury during last Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Vikings. His jersey remained hanging in his locker at the stadium before kickoff. Fans raised signs that read Campbell Strong during the game.

Dan Campbell, the head coach for Detroit, said the team prepared all week with the goal of playing like Campbell. He noted that the victory was emotional because the team wanted to acknowledge the injury without brushing it under the rug. He added that the group bonded together to find a way to win.

Jared Goff completed 17 of 25 passes for 170 yards for the Lions. He was sacked three times and threw one interception. The interception came in the first quarter when rookie cornerback Chris Johnson picked off a tipped pass. This was Goff's second interception of the season. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 74 yards on 20 attempts and scored an 8-yard touchdown. That score put Detroit ahead 16-6 with one quarter remaining.

Jake Bates kicked four field goals for Detroit, with distances of 28, 33, 40, and 43 yards. The 43-yard kick gave the Lions a 10-point lead with 4 minutes and 28 seconds left in the game. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught passes for 86 yards. The Lions offense finished with 271 total yards, which was lower than their season average.

Malik Willis completed 13 of 25 passes for 128 yards for the Dolphins. He threw one interception and said his groin injury felt a little tight after the game. The Dolphins committed 11 penalties and missed a field goal attempt. They went 0 for 3 in the red zone. Zane Gonzalez kicked a 34-yard field goal for Miami after a successful fake punt.

Both teams executed fake punts during the contest. Dolphins punter Bradley Pinion completed a 46-yard pass to Kaytron Allen in the fourth quarter. Detroit's Jack Fox threw an 11-yard pass to Tay Martin in the second quarter. Jeff Hafley, the Dolphins' head coach, said his team has to look back at the film to ensure they are not giving away information. He noted that both sides took advantage of what they saw on tape.

Dan Campbell recorded his 54th regular-season win as Detroit's head coach. This places him in second place in franchise history, behind Wayne Fontes who has 66 victories. The Lions will travel to Germany to play the New England Patriots in Munich next Sunday. The Dolphins will host the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday.