Final2024 Week 8
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL|
Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins
Arizona Cardinals
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28
Miami Dolphins
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27
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 28 |
| Dolphins | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
ARI 28 · MIA 27 Final
Passing leader
ARI · QB
22.2PPR pts
26/36, 307 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
MIA · RB
26.7PPR pts
10 ATT, 97 YDS, 6 REC, 50 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Dolphins leader
Raheem Mostert
MIA · RB
16.0PPR pts
9 ATT, 19 YDS, 2 TD, 1 REC, 11 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Dante Stills
ARI
1 SACK, 4 TKL
Cardinals 28, Dolphins 27: Arizona rallies from 6 down at halftime
Arizona erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Miami 21–14 after the break to win 28–27. The Cardinals finished with a narrow 389–377 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play.
The Dolphins went 11-for-15 on third down, while the Cardinals finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +0.4 yards/play ARI 6.3 · MIA 5.9
- +12 total yards ARI 389 · MIA 377
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Cardinals Won
Arizona won the efficiency battle.
| Cardinals | Stat | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 389 | Total yards | 377 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 62 | Plays | 64 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 54% | Third-down conversion | 73% |
| 29:29 | Time of possession | 30:31 |
Scoring Summary
The Cardinals scored three touchdowns, two field goals, and one safety; the Dolphins scored three touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | ARI | MIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:15 | MIA | Raheem Mostert 1-yard TD run Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 0 | 7 |
| 1:16 | MIA | Jason Sanders 53-yard FG Extends lead | 0 | 10 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 11:28 | ARI | Kyler Murray → Michael Wilson, 6-yard TDChad Ryland XP | 7 | 10 |
| 0:15 | MIA | Jason Sanders 25-yard FG Extends lead | 7 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 11:43 | ARI | Chad Ryland 57-yard FG | 10 | 13 |
| 8:31 | MIA | Tua Tagovailoa → De'Von Achane, 12-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP | 10 | 20 |
| 6:15 | ARI | Safety | 12 | 20 |
| 2:08 | ARI | Kyler Murray → Marvin Harrison Jr., 22-yard TD Ties gameJames Conner 2-pt run | 20 | 20 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:22 | MIA | Raheem Mostert 6-yard TD run Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 20 | 27 |
| 8:47 | ARI | James Conner 2-yard TD run Ties gameChad Ryland XP | 27 | 27 |
| 0:00 | ARI | Chad Ryland 34-yard FG Game winner | 30 | 27 |
Fantasy Points: Cardinals vs Dolphins, Week 8 2024
Fantasy leaders
- De'Von AchaneMIA · RB26.7 PTSRB2
- Marvin HarrisonARI · WR23.1 PTSWR4
- Kyler MurrayARI · QB22.2 PTSQB12
- Trey McBrideARI · TE21.4 PTSTE5
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.2 | QB12 | 26/36 | 307 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 116.3 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.7 | QB22 | 28/38 | 234 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 97.9 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.7 | RB2 | RB | 10 | 97 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 1 | ||
| 23.1 | WR4 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 111 | 1 | ||
| 21.4 | TE5 | TE | — | — | — | 11 | 9 | 124 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 16.0 | RB16 | RB | 9 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 14.9 | RB20 | RB | 20 | 53 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | ||
| 14.1 | WR29 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 31 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 13.2 | WR35 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 72 | 0 | ||
| 8.5 | WR52 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 45 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 6.0 | TE31 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.1 | TE40 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 3.3 | TE47 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.9 | WR99 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.8 | RB62 | RB | 2 | 18 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.6 | WR108 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 1.3 | WR111 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1.0 | RB67 | RB | 1 | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 0.0 | — | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Arizona Cardinals
Snap Share
Trey McBrideTE64 snaps97%
Marvin HarrisonWR60 snaps91%
James ConnerRB53 snaps80%
Michael WilsonWR46 snaps70%
Tip ReimanTE29 snaps44%
Target Share33 targets
- Trey McBride33%, 11 targets
- Marvin Harrison21%, 7 targets
- Michael Wilson18%, 6 targets
- James Conner9%, 3 targets
- Greg Dortch6%, 2 targets
- Other12%, 4 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- James Conner77%, 20 carries
- Kyler Murray19%, 5 carries
- Trey Benson4%, 1 carries
Miami Dolphins
Snap Share
Tyreek HillWR57 snaps88%
Jaylen WaddleWR56 snaps86%
Jonnu SmithTE43 snaps66%
De'Von AchaneRB38 snaps58%
Raheem MostertRB30 snaps46%
Target Share35 targets
- Tyreek Hill26%, 9 targets
- De'Von Achane23%, 8 targets
- Jonnu Smith17%, 6 targets
- Jaylen Waddle17%, 6 targets
- Julian Hill9%, 3 targets
- Other9%, 3 targets
Carry Share24 carries
- De'Von Achane42%, 10 carries
- Raheem Mostert38%, 9 carries
- Tua Tagovailoa13%, 3 carries
- Jaylen Wright8%, 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 97% | 11 | 33% | 0 | |
| 60 | 91% | 7 | 21% | 0 | |
| 57 | 88% | 9 | 26% | 0 | |
| 56 | 86% | 6 | 17% | 0 | |
| 53 | 80% | 3 | 9% | 20 | |
| 46 | 70% | 6 | 18% | 0 | |
| 43 | 66% | 6 | 17% | 0 | |
| 38 | 58% | 8 | 23% | 10 | |
| 30 | 46% | 2 | 6% | 9 | |
| 29 | 44% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 25 | 38% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 21 | 32% | 3 | 9% | 0 | |
| 19 | 29% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 19 | 29% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 17 | 26% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 16 | 25% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 11 | 17% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 8 | 12% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 4 | 6% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 2 | |
| 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+11.1Marvin Harrison Jr.23.1 PTS vs 12.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−4.3Jonnu Smith6.0 PTS vs 10.3 xFP
- Highest expected volume20.2 xFPDe'Von Achane26.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von AchaneMIA · RB | 26.7 | 20.2 | +6.5 | 58% | 40% car | — | 0 | 10 | 40% | 8 | 21% |
| Kyler MurrayARI · QB | 22.2 | 19.3 | +2.9 | 100% | 36 att | — | 36 | 5 | 19% | 0 | 0% |
| Trey McBrideARI · TE | 21.4 | 18.9 | +2.5 | 97% | 33% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 33% |
| Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB | 14.7 | 18.9 | −4.2 | 100% | 38 att | — | 38 | 3 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| James ConnerARI · RB | 16.9 | 18.2 | −1.3 | 80% | 77% car | — | 0 | 20 | 77% | 3 | 9% |
| Tyreek HillMIA · WR | 13.2 | 15.4 | −2.2 | 88% | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 24% |
| Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI · WR | 23.1 | 12.0 | +11.1 | 91% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 21% |
| Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR | 8.5 | 10.3 | −1.8 | 86% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Jonnu SmithMIA · TE | 6.0 | 10.3 | −4.3 | 66% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Michael WilsonARI · WR | 14.1 | 10.3 | +3.8 | 70% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Raheem MostertMIA · RB | 16.0 | 9.3 | +6.7 | 46% | 36% car | — | 0 | 9 | 36% | 2 | 5% |
| Alec IngoldMIA · RB | 5.2 | 5.8 | −0.6 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 3 | 8% |
| Julian HillMIA · TE | 4.1 | 5.1 | −1.0 | 32% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Elijah HigginsARI · TE | 3.3 | 3.4 | −0.1 | 29% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Greg DortchARI · WR | 1.9 | 3.4 | −1.5 | 38% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Dee EskridgeMIA · WR | 1.6 | 1.7 | −0.1 | 6% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Emari DemercadoARI · RB | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 12% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Zay JonesARI · WR | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | 26% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jaylen WrightMIA · RB | 1.8 | 1.3 | +0.5 | 5% | 8% car | — | 0 | 2 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Trey BensonARI · RB | 1.0 | 0.7 | +0.3 | 6% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Cardinals 33 targets and 26 carries; Dolphins 38 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Kyler Murray
ARI · QB · 22.2 pts on 19.3 expected
26 of 36 passing for 307 yards, 2 touchdowns; 5 carries for 19 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.3 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 15.8, 10.0, 25.1, 12.0, 21.2, 22.2
W3W4W5W6W7W8
Tua Tagovailoa
MIA · QB · 14.7 pts on 18.9 expected
28 of 38 passing for 234 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 13 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.9 expected.
Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →Trey McBride Strong role
ARI · TE · 21.4 pts on 18.9 expected
11 targets (33% of the team's), 9 catches for 124 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.9 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 18.7, 5.5, 11.3, 17.6, 10.1, 21.4
W2W3W5W6W7W8
Season high in targets (11). Best fantasy game of the season.
James Conner Volume, no payoff
ARI · RB · 16.9 pts on 18.2 expected
3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 16 yards; 20 carries (77% of the team's) for 53 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.2 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 3.5, 18.3, 14.0, 6.6, 18.2, 16.9
W3W4W5W6W7W8
De'Von Achane Ran hot
MIA · RB · 26.7 pts on 20.2 expected
8 targets (21% of the team's), 6 catches for 50 yards and 1 touchdown; 10 carries (40% of the team's) for 97 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 29.5, 8.8, 5.9, 2.7, 10.5, 26.7
W2W3W4W5W7W8
Season high in targets (8). Best score since Week 2.
Tyreek Hill
MIA · WR · 13.2 pts on 15.4 expected
9 targets (24% of the team's), 6 catches for 72 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 6.6, 7.0, 8.2, 12.9, 2.3, 13.2
W2W3W4W5W7W8
Best score since Week 1.
Marvin Harrison Jr. Ran hot
ARI · WR · 23.1 pts on 12.0 expected
7 targets (21% of the team's), 6 catches for 111 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 17.4, 15.5, 5.6, 0.0, 5.1, 23.1
W3W4W5W6W7W8
Best score since Week 2.
Raheem Mostert Ran hot
MIA · RB · 16.0 pts on 9.3 expected
2 targets (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 11 yards; 9 carries (36% of the team's) for 19 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 3 games + this one (PPR): 3.9, 11.8, 3.0, 16.0
W1W5W7W8
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Arizona Cardinals
- ▲Stock up: James Conner played 80% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Marvin Harrison Jr. played 91% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.
Miami Dolphins
- ▲Stock up: Jonnu Smith played 66% of the snaps, up from a 40% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Julian Hill played 32% of the snaps, down from a 48% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Jaylen Wright played 5% of the snaps, down from a 26% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cardinals D | Dolphins D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.9 | 14.2 |
| RBs | 23.6 | 21.5 |
| WRs | 32.4 | 30.5 |
| TEs | 9.7 | 13.1 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Miami opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as 91%, then lost.
Dolphins win probability
Key Swings
- +24Tagovailoa → Achane, 12-yd TD64% → 88%Q3 8:31
- −37Murray → Harrison, 22-yd TD87% → 50%Q3 2:08
- +37Mostert 6-yd TD run50% → 87%Q4 12:22
- −41Conner 2-yd TD run91% → 50%Q4 8:47
- −50Ryland 34-yd FG50% → <1%Q4 0:00
Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Arizona Cardinals | Measure | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Plays | 64 |
| 58% | Pass rate | 61% |
| 8.5 | Yds / dropback | 5.8 |
| 3.2 | Yds / carry | 6.0 |
| 7/13 | Third downs | 11/15 |
Efficiency edge Arizona ran 2 fewer plays but gained 2.7 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- ARI McBride 33% · Harrison 21% · Wilson 18%
- MIA Hill 24% · Achane 21% · Waddle 16%
Possession Results
| Result | ARI | MIA |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 3 |
| Field goals | 2 | 2 |
| Punts | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Safeties | 0 | 1 |
- The Dolphins opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 64-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cardinals drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | Q1 15:00 | 10 | 64 | 4:45 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q1 10:15 | 3 | 4 | 0:58 | Punt |
| MIA | Q1 9:17 | 12 | 40 | 8:01 | Field goal |
| ARI | Q1 1:16 | 9 | 70 | 4:48 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q2 11:28 | 6 | 14 | 2:20 | Punt |
| ARI | Q2 9:08 | 11 | 38 | 5:26 | Punt |
| MIA | Q2 3:42 | 13 | 88 | 3:27 | Field goal |
| ARI | Q2 0:15 | 3 | -1 | 0:15 | End of half |
| ARI | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 32 | 3:17 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q3 11:43 | 6 | 70 | 3:12 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q3 8:31 | 3 | 4 | 2:02 | Punt |
| MIA | Q3 6:29 | 2 | -13 | 0:14 | Safety |
| ARI | Q3 6:15 | 9 | 75 | 4:07 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q3 2:08 | 9 | 70 | 4:46 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q4 12:22 | 8 | 70 | 3:35 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q4 8:47 | 8 | 23 | 3:46 | Punt |
| ARI | Q4 5:01 | 13 | 73 | 5:01 | Field goal |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Cardinals vs Dolphins Head-to-Head
The Cardinals and Dolphins first met in 1972 and have played 14 times since.
- All-time series
- 10–4Dolphins lead, 14 meetings since 1972
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Cardinals win
- 31–102008
- Largest Dolphins win
- 55–141977
Since 2021
1–0 Cardinals lead
1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- C
Oldest to newest. C = Cardinals win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wk 8 Cardinals at Dolphins, 2024 Wk 8 recap ARI 28 MIA 27 ARI W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cardinals | Stat | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | Record | 8-9 |
| 23.5 | Points per game | 20.3 |
| 358.2 | Yards per game | 325.4 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 22.3 | Points allowed per game | 21.4 |
| 342.5 | Yards allowed per game | 314.4 |
Cardinals and Dolphins in Fantasy
The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Cardinal or a Dolphin, these answer the week-to-week question.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Cardinals or Dolphins player start this week? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Cardinals and Dolphins players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Cardinals and Dolphins defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere each team's remaining games fall in your fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Cardinals vs Dolphins Game FAQ
Who won the 2024 Cardinals vs Dolphins Week 8 game?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Miami Dolphins 28–27 in Week 8 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on October 27, 2024. See the Cardinals' 2024 schedule.
What was the final score of Cardinals vs Dolphins?
The final score was Cardinals 28, Dolphins 27. The Dolphins led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 21, Dolphins 14.
What happened in the Cardinals vs Dolphins game?
Arizona erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Miami 21–14 after the break to win 28–27. The Cardinals finished with a narrow 389–377 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play. De'Von Achane led all players with 6 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 97 rushing yards.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Dolphins?
De'Von Achane led the game with 26.7 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 8, on 6 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 97 rushing yards. Marvin Harrison was next with 23.1 (WR4). See De'Von Achane's 2024 game log.
Who led Cardinals vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?
Kyler Murray (ARI) led all passers with 26 of 36 for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 10 carries for 97 yards. Trey McBride (ARI) led in receiving with 9 catches for 124 yards.
How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane score against the Cardinals?
De'Von Achane scored 26.7 points in PPR leagues, 23.7 in half-PPR and 20.7 in standard scoring against the Cardinals in Week 8 of the 2024 season, on 6 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 97 rushing yards. He drew 21% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Dolphins?
Marvin Harrison Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.1 PPR points on 12.0 xFP (+11.1). Jonnu Smith fell furthest short, with 6.0 points on 10.3 xFP (−4.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Dolphins?
De'Von Achane had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 26.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Cardinals beat the Dolphins?
The Cardinals beat the Dolphins 28–27 because they averaged 6.3 yards per play to 5.9 and outgained them 389–377.
What is the all-time Cardinals vs Dolphins record?
The Dolphins lead the all-time series 10–4 across 14 meetings since 1972.
When did the Cardinals and Dolphins last play before this game?
Before Week 8 of 2024, they last met in the 2020 season on November 8, 2020, when the Dolphins beat the Cardinals 34–31.
