The Numbers Behind Miami’s Big Win Over Dallas
Miami Dolphins place kicker Jason Sanders, left, is congratulated by teammates after making a field goal against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 24, 2023.
The “contender or pretender” narrative that has followed the Miami Dolphins throughout the 2023 season may have seen a defining moment on Sunday. After struggling against quality opponents throughout the season, Mike McDaniel’s team got an impressive win against mounting odds. Missing four starters on the offensive line, key parts of their secondary and defensive line, and dealing with a banged up Tyreek Hill Miami put the excuses aside and beat a very good 10 win Dallas team. Although there are certainly things that need improving, the win may serve as a launching point into a successful contention campaign.
Below are some of the numbers that tell the story of Miami’s big victory.
33 – It has been 33 years since Miami has won 11 games.
4 – For the 4th straight game, Tua Tagovailoa did not thrown an interception.
227 – Game MVP Jason Sanders’ was 5 for 5 on field goals totaling 227 yards. with three kicks of over 50+ yards which lead to…
1 – Sanders being the one and only player in NFL history to have 6 field goals of 50+ yards in a month.
6 – Continuing his torrid pace, Bradley Chubb collected two more sacks and brought his season total to 11. He is the first Dolphin to amass double digit sacks in 6 years (Cam Wake in 2017).
3 – After hauling in a 50 yard bomb in the first quarter, Jaylen Waddle became the first Dolphin player in team history to have 3 consecutive 1,000 yard seasons.
17.5 – Andrew Van Ginkel contributed 17.5 impact plays including 10 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 pass deflection and 4 QB hits.
52 – Miami sacked Dak Prescott 4 times bringing their season total to 52 which broke the previous franchise record of 49 that was set in 1983 & replicated in 2005.
109 – Dallas’ defense came into the game ranked 5th in the NFL allowing 184 yards per game in which Tua was able to complete 65% of his passes and throw for 109 yards more than the Cowboy’s normally allow.
19 – The Dolphins have now won 19 out of their last 22 games at home, making the race for the one seed and home field advantage all the more important down the stretch.
12 – The Jalen Ramsey difference is officially 12 points. before Ramsey’s return the team was giving up 27 points per day and has now given up just 15 per game since
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