Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders: Live Game Information & Thread

Miami Dolphins face Washington Commanders after victory against the Jets. Dolphins aim for three-game win streak and playoff positioning. Defense key.

Our Miami Dolphins are hitting the road again this week after a victory over the New York Jets on Black Friday at the Meadowlands. This week, they face off against the Washington Commanders, marking the second consecutive week that they will be up against one of the NFL's weaker teams. A win in this game would secure a three-game win streak for Miami before they return home to take on the Tennessee Titans in a Monday Night Football matchup next week.

Miami is not only aiming for another win this week but also looking to improve their offensive performance as they approach the final stretch of the season. Starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been struggling with turnovers, including a lost fumble and two interceptions, one of which resulted in a pick-6, in last week's game against the Jets. The Dolphins are also seeking to revitalize their run game, which should benefit from the return of guard Robert Hunt to the lineup.

The Dolphins' defense, which initially struggled in the season, has recently undergone a remarkable turnaround and has become the team's strength. However, the defense is now faced with the challenge of replacing the production lost when outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips was sidelined for the season with a torn Achilles during last week's game.

The Washington Commanders enter the game with only four wins in twelve games. Their starting quarterback, Sam Howell, has put up solid numbers, leading the NFL in total passing yards. However, this has not translated into much success for the Commanders, as they rank 20th in points scored per game despite being 9th in average offensive yards per game. In comparison, the Dolphins rank first in yards per game and second in points per game.

On the defensive side, Washington has struggled, ranking 29th in yards surrendered and last in points given up per game. The Dolphins, on the other hand, rank seventh in yards surrendered and twenty-seventh in points given up per game. Since their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dolphins' defense has held opponents to an average of 235 yards per game, including only 159 yards surrendered last week to the Jets.

Miami needs a win in this game if they hope to secure the first-place playoff seeding in the AFC and the only bye week in the conference. Currently holding the fourth spot, the Dolphins have the same number of losses as the three teams ahead of them. The Baltimore Ravens lead the pack with a half-game lead at 9-3, while both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars have identical records to the Dolphins at 8-3 but hold the tiebreakers over Miami.

Join the live game thread to discuss the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders. Remember to follow all site rules in the live threads and refrain from sharing, discussing, or requesting illegal game streams. The Miami Dolphins (8-3) are currently 1st in the AFC East, while the Washington Commanders (4-8) are 4th in the NFC East.