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

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cardinals07111028
Dolphins1037727

ARI 28MIA 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kyler Murray

    ARI · QB

    22.2PPR pts

    26/36, 307 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    De'Von Achane

    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

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Why the Cardinals Won

Arizona won the efficiency battle.

Team stats comparison, Cardinals vs Dolphins
CardinalsStatDolphins
6.3Yards per play5.9
389Total yards377
Other team stats
62Plays64
0Turnovers0
54%Third-down conversion73%
29:29Time of possession30:31

Scoring Summary

The Cardinals scored three touchdowns, two field goals, and one safety; the Dolphins scored three touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Cardinals vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlayARIMIA
1st quarter
10:15MIARaheem Mostert 1-yard TD run Takes leadJason Sanders XP07
1:16MIAJason Sanders 53-yard FG Extends lead010
2nd quarter
11:28ARIKyler Murray → Michael Wilson, 6-yard TDChad Ryland XP710
0:15MIAJason Sanders 25-yard FG Extends lead713
3rd quarter
11:43ARIChad Ryland 57-yard FG1013
8:31MIATua Tagovailoa → De'Von Achane, 12-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP1020
6:15ARISafety1220
2:08ARIKyler Murray → Marvin Harrison Jr., 22-yard TD Ties gameJames Conner 2-pt run2020
4th quarter
12:22MIARaheem Mostert 6-yard TD run Takes leadJason Sanders XP2027
8:47ARIJames Conner 2-yard TD run Ties gameChad Ryland XP2727
0:00ARIChad Ryland 34-yard FG Game winner3027

Fantasy Points: Cardinals vs Dolphins, Week 8 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. De'Von AchaneMIARB26.7 PTSRB2
  2. Marvin HarrisonARIWR23.1 PTSWR4
  3. Kyler MurrayARIQB22.2 PTSQB12
  4. Trey McBrideARITE21.4 PTSTE5

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kyler MurrayARIQB22.2QB1226/36307205190116.3Start/Sit →
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB14.7QB2228/3823410313097.9Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
De'Von AchaneMIARB26.7RB2RB1097086501
Marvin HarrisonARIWR23.1WR4WR———761111
Trey McBrideARITE21.4TE5TE———1191240Start/Sit →
Raheem MostertMIARB16.0RB16RB919221110
James ConnerARIRB14.9RB20RB2053132160
Michael WilsonARIWR14.1WR29WR———65311Start/Sit →
Tyreek HillMIAWR13.2WR35WR———96720
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR8.5WR52WR———64450Start/Sit →
Jonnu SmithMIATE6.0TE31TE———64200Start/Sit →
Julian HillMIATE4.1TE40TE———33110
Elijah HigginsARITE3.3TE47TE———22130Start/Sit →
Greg DortchARIWR1.9WR99WR———2190Start/Sit →
Jaylen WrightMIARB1.8RB62RB2180————Start/Sit →
Dee EskridgeMIAWR1.6WR108WR———1160
Zay JonesARIWR1.3WR111WR———1130
Trey BensonARIRB1.0RB67RB1100————
Emari DemercadoARIRB0.0—RB———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Arizona Cardinals

Snap Share

  1. Trey McBrideTE64 snaps97%
  2. Marvin HarrisonWR60 snaps91%
  3. James ConnerRB53 snaps80%
  4. Michael WilsonWR46 snaps70%
  5. Tip ReimanTE29 snaps44%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Trey McBride33%, 11 targets
  2. Marvin Harrison21%, 7 targets
  3. Michael Wilson18%, 6 targets
  4. James Conner9%, 3 targets
  5. Greg Dortch6%, 2 targets
  6. Other12%, 4 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. James Conner77%, 20 carries
  2. Kyler Murray19%, 5 carries
  3. Trey Benson4%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Tyreek HillWR57 snaps88%
  2. Jaylen WaddleWR56 snaps86%
  3. Jonnu SmithTE43 snaps66%
  4. De'Von AchaneRB38 snaps58%
  5. Raheem MostertRB30 snaps46%

Target Share35 targets

  1. Tyreek Hill26%, 9 targets
  2. De'Von Achane23%, 8 targets
  3. Jonnu Smith17%, 6 targets
  4. Jaylen Waddle17%, 6 targets
  5. Julian Hill9%, 3 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. De'Von Achane42%, 10 carries
  2. Raheem Mostert38%, 9 carries
  3. Tua Tagovailoa13%, 3 carries
  4. Jaylen Wright8%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Trey McBrideARITE6497%1133%0
Marvin HarrisonARIWR6091%721%0
Tyreek HillMIAWR5788%926%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR5686%617%0
James ConnerARIRB5380%39%20
Michael WilsonARIWR4670%618%0
Jonnu SmithMIATE4366%617%0
De'Von AchaneMIARB3858%823%10
Raheem MostertMIARB3046%26%9
Tip ReimanARITE2944%00%0
Greg DortchARIWR2538%26%0
Julian HillMIATE2132%39%0
Durham SmytheMIATE1929%00%0
Elijah HigginsARITE1929%26%0
Zay JonesARIWR1726%13%0
Malik WashingtonMIAWR1625%00%0
Odell BeckhamMIAWR1117%00%0
Emari DemercadoARIRB812%13%0
Dee EskridgeMIAWR46%13%0
Trey BensonARIRB46%00%1
Jaylen WrightMIARB35%00%2
Zach PascalARIWR23%00%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
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB26.720.2+6.558%40% car—01040%821%
Kyler MurrayARI · QB22.219.3+2.9100%36 att—36519%00%
Trey McBrideARI · TE21.418.9+2.597%33% tgt—000%1133%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB14.718.9−4.2100%38 att—38312%00%
James ConnerARI · RB16.918.2−1.380%77% car—02077%39%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR13.215.4−2.288%24% tgt—000%924%
Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI · WR23.112.0+11.191%21% tgt—000%721%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR8.510.3−1.886%16% tgt—000%616%
Jonnu SmithMIA · TE6.010.3−4.366%16% tgt—000%616%
Michael WilsonARI · WR14.110.3+3.870%18% tgt—000%618%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB16.09.3+6.746%36% car—0936%25%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB5.25.8−0.6—8% tgt—014%38%
Julian HillMIA · TE4.15.1−1.032%8% tgt—000%38%
Elijah HigginsARI · TE3.33.4−0.129%6% tgt—000%26%
Greg DortchARI · WR1.93.4−1.538%6% tgt—000%26%
Dee EskridgeMIA · WR1.61.7−0.16%3% tgt—000%13%
Emari DemercadoARI · RB0.01.7−1.712%3% tgt—000%13%
Zay JonesARI · WR1.31.7−0.426%3% tgt—000%13%
Jaylen WrightMIA · RB1.81.3+0.55%8% car—028%00%
Trey BensonARI · RB1.00.7+0.36%4% car—014%00%

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.

Start/Sit: Kyler Murray →

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.

Start/Sit: Trey McBride →

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Cardinals defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed toCardinals DDolphins D
QBs16.914.2
RBs23.621.5
WRs32.430.5
TEs9.713.1

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

Dolphins win probability by game minuteDolphins started at 50%, stood at 73% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +24Tagovailoa → Achane, 12-yd TD64% → 88%Q3 8:31
  2. −37Murray → Harrison, 22-yd TD87% → 50%Q3 2:08
  3. +37Mostert 6-yd TD run50% → 87%Q4 12:22
  4. −41Conner 2-yd TD run91% → 50%Q4 8:47
  5. −50Ryland 34-yd FG50% → <1%Q4 0:00

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Cardinals vs Dolphins
Arizona CardinalsMeasureMiami Dolphins
62Plays64
58%Pass rate61%
8.5Yds / dropback5.8
3.2Yds / carry6.0
7/13Third downs11/15

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

How each possession ended, Cardinals vs Dolphins
ResultARIMIA
Touchdowns33
Field goals22
Punts32
Turnovers00
Safeties01
  • 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
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:0010644:45Touchdown
ARIQ1 10:15340:58Punt
MIAQ1 9:1712408:01Field goal
ARIQ1 1:169704:48Touchdown
MIAQ2 11:286142:20Punt
ARIQ2 9:0811385:26Punt
MIAQ2 3:4213883:27Field goal
ARIQ2 0:153-10:15End of half
ARIQ3 15:005323:17Field goal
MIAQ3 11:436703:12Touchdown
ARIQ3 8:31342:02Punt
MIAQ3 6:292-130:14Safety
ARIQ3 6:159754:07Touchdown
MIAQ3 2:089704:46Touchdown
ARIQ4 12:228703:35Touchdown
MIAQ4 8:478233:46Punt
ARIQ4 5:0113735:01Field 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.

Oldest to newest. C = Cardinals win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Cardinals vs Dolphins
CardinalsStatDolphins
8-9Record8-9
23.5Points per game20.3
358.2Yards per game325.4
5.9Yards per play5.1
22.3Points allowed per game21.4
342.5Yards allowed per game314.4

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.

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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.