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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Arizona Cardinals
5-4 230.5
232.98
 
VS
proj
Miami Dolphins
193.64 5-4
196.8

Despite top scorer Hill, Miami Dolphins fall to Arizona Cardinals, 230.50-193.64

Miami Dolphins had the top scorer in the matchup with WR Tyreek Hill posting 30.3 points, the sixth-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Arizona Cardinals, who earned a 230.50-193.64 win. Arizona Cardinals earned an early 8.50-point lead on Thursday. Miami Dolphins bounced back to take the lead during the early slate on Sunday, powered by Tyreek Hill (30.3 points) and Tua Tagovailoa (29.04). Not to be deterred, Arizona Cardinals made a run later that afternoon, as Jordyn Brooks (24 points) and Zaven Collins (22) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the first time this season Arizona Cardinals have beaten Miami Dolphins, after falling 254.5-179.36 in their last matchup. Arizona Cardinals (5-4) will look to maintain their momentum against Los Angeles Rams, while Miami Dolphins (5-4) will try to get back on track against Dallas Cowboys.

Matchup Timeline

  Arizona Cardinals   Miami Dolphins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Dolphins in Week 9, Kmet caught 5 passes for 41 yards and 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 22 points and more-than-quadrupled his scoring projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any TE in the league this season. Kmet will square off against the Lions next week.
Cole Kmet

Top Player Comparison

Arizona Cardinals
Points
% of total points 230.5
1
Jordyn Brooks
LB
24
17.29
10.4%
2
Cole Kmet
TE
22
5.3
9.5%
3
Zaven Collins
LB
22
14.18
9.5%
4
Budda Baker
S
18
13.98
7.8%
Miami Dolphins
Points
% of total points 193.64
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
30.3
21.39
15.6%
2
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
29.04
21.09
15%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
19.5
16.97
10.1%
4
Daron Payne
DT
17
9.04
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tyler Bass had a 51-yard field goal for Arizona Cardinals, who trailed 186.64-54.10 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray hit DeAndre Hopkins for a 22-yard touchdown pass for Arizona Cardinals, contributing to a 212.50-186.64 lead for Arizona Cardinals.

Points By Position

  Arizona Cardinals   Miami Dolphins

StatSmack

Even the machines think Arizona Cardinals have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (227.13) than Miami Dolphins (214.7).
Arizona Cardinals don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Miami Dolphins (1 vs 2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Miami Dolphins - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Arizona Cardinals (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Arizona Cardinals have outscored Miami Dolphins at TE, K, and IDP this season.
The starters for Arizona Cardinals had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Miami Dolphins (0).
Don't worry Miami Dolphins, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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