The Miami Dolphins escaped Detroit with a hard-fought 24-17 victory over the Lions on Saturday afternoon, riding a balanced offensive attack and clutch plays when it mattered most. Quarterback Quinn Ewers delivered the spark off the bench, completing 11 of 17 passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns—including a 123.7 passer rating—that kept Miami’s chains moving. His connection with Theo Wease Jr. (6 catches, 80 yards, 2 TDs) proved lethal, while Dee Eskridge added a 27-yard touchdown grab and a 27-yard kick return to stretch the field. Miami’s defense bent but didn’t break, with Ethan Robinson sealing the win with a late interception and Jason Marshall Jr. anchoring a unit that held Detroit to just 1-of-12 on third downs.

Detroit’s offense sputtered despite flashes from Kyle Allen (14/17, 124 yards, 2 TDs, 136.3 RTG), who found Jackson Meeks (7 receptions, 93 yards, TD) repeatedly but couldn’t overcome self-inflicted wounds—13 penalties for 86 yards and a critical red-zone turnover. The Lions’ ground game, led by Jacob Saylors’ 39 rushing yards, lacked explosiveness, and Hendon Hooker’s interception in the fourth quarter snuffed out any hopes of a comeback. The loss drops Detroit into a precarious spot in the playoff hunt, while Miami’s resilience keeps their postseason aspirations alive heading into the final stretch.