Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders
13
Miami Dolphins
Won
16
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Dolphins | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
WAS 13MIA 16 Final/OT
Passing leader
16.4PPR pts
20/30, 213 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
21.5PPR pts
21 ATT, 120 YDS, 5 REC, 45 REC YDS
Commanders leader
Deebo Samuel Sr.
20.7PPR pts
7 REC, 74 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Jack Jones
1 INT, 1 TKL
Dolphins 16, Commanders 13: Miami wins it in overtime
The teams were tied 6–6 at halftime, regulation ended 13–13, and the Dolphins won it 16–13 in overtime. Washington outgained the Dolphins 379–311.
The Commanders went 6-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Dolphins finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +2 turnover margin MIA 0 turnovers
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Why the Dolphins Won
Miami won the turnover battle.
| Commanders | Stat | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 379 | Total yards | 311 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.8 |
| 64 | Plays | 54 |
| 46% | Third-down conversion | 33% |
| 32:36 | Time of possession | 29:51 |
Scoring Summary
The Dolphins scored one touchdown and three field goals; the Commanders scored one touchdown and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | WAS | MIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:35 | MIA | Riley Patterson 46-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 2:36 | WAS | Matt Gay 26-yard FG Ties game | 3 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 11:27 | MIA | Riley Patterson 39-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 6 |
| 0:00 | WAS | Matt Gay 30-yard FG Ties game | 6 | 6 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 11:24 | WAS | Marcus Mariota → Deebo Samuel, 20-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP | 13 | 6 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:36 | MIA | Ollie Gordon II 1-yard TD run Ties gameRiley Patterson XP | 13 | 13 |
| Overtime | ||||
| 7:33 | MIA | Riley Patterson 29-yard FG Game winner | 13 | 16 |
Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Dolphins, Week 11 2025
Fantasy leaders
- De'Von Achane21.5 PTSRB6
- Deebo Samuel20.7 PTSWR5
- Marcus Mariota16.4 PTSQB9
- Ollie Gordon10.5 PTSRB25
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Mariota | 16.4 | QB9 | 20/30 | 213 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 84.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Tua Tagovailoa | 6.8 | QB28 | 14/20 | 171 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 96.0 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | 21.5 | RB6 | RB | 21 | 120 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 0 | |
| Deebo Samuel | 20.7 | WR5 | WR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 74 | 1 | |
| Ollie Gordon | 10.5 | RB25 | RB | 9 | 45 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| Chris Rodriguez | 9.5 | RB29 | RB | 15 | 79 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| Jaylen Waddle | 8.2 | WR40 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 52 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Zach Ertz | 8.2 | TE14 | TE | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 42 | 0 | |
| Malik Washington | 7.2 | WR45 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 42 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jeremy McNichols | 4.9 | RB44 | RB | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | |
| Chris Moore | 4.8 | WR63 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 28 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 4.3 | RB46 | RB | 9 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Greg Dulcich | 3.8 | TE34 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jacoby Jones | 3.5 | WR72 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 | |
| Julian Hill | 2.4 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | |
| Jaylin Lane | 2.3 | WR85 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Colson Yankoff | 1.4 | TE51 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| Jaylen Wright | 0.4 | RB71 | RB | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Robbie Chosen | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Washington Commanders
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- Zach Ertz28%, 8 targets
- Deebo Samuel28%, 8 targets
- Chris Moore17%, 5 targets
- Jeremy McNichols7%, 2 targets
- Robbie Chosen3%, 1 targets
- Other17%, 5 targets
Carry Share33 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
Miami Dolphins
Snap Share
Target Share20 targets
- Jaylen Waddle35%, 7 targets
- De'Von Achane25%, 5 targets
- Greg Dulcich20%, 4 targets
- Malik Washington15%, 3 targets
- Julian Hill5%, 1 targets
Carry Share31 carries
- , 21 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | 47 | 84% | 7 | 35% | 0 |
| Chris Moore | 55 | 82% | 5 | 17% | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | 45 | 80% | 5 | 25% | 21 |
| Zach Ertz | 50 | 75% | 8 | 28% | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel | 50 | 75% | 8 | 28% | 1 |
| John Bates | 38 | 57% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | 30 | 54% | 4 | 20% | 0 |
| Malik Washington | 28 | 50% | 3 | 15% | 0 |
| Julian Hill | 26 | 46% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez | 30 | 45% | 1 | 3% | 15 |
| Ollie Gordon | 22 | 39% | 0 | 0% | 9 |
| Robbie Chosen | 24 | 36% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Cedrick Wilson | 17 | 30% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Colson Yankoff | 18 | 27% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 18 | 27% | 1 | 3% | 9 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | 15 | 27% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jeremy McNichols | 17 | 25% | 2 | 7% | 4 |
| Jacoby Jones | 11 | 16% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | 10 | 15% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Tahj Washington | 2 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Hayden Rucci | 2 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
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+6.4Deebo Samuel Sr.20.7 PTS vs 14.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.4Zach Ertz8.2 PTS vs 13.6 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.1 xFPDe'Von Achane21.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von AchaneMIA · RB | 21.5 | 22.1 | −0.6 | 80% | 68% car | — | 0 | 21 | 68% | 5 | 25% |
| Marcus MariotaWAS · QB | 16.4 | 15.9 | +0.5 | 99% | 30 att | — | 30 | 4 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Deebo Samuel Sr.WAS · WR | 20.7 | 14.3 | +6.4 | 75% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 8 | 28% |
| Zach ErtzWAS · TE | 8.2 | 13.6 | −5.4 | 75% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 28% |
| Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR | 8.2 | 11.9 | −3.7 | 84% | 35% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 35% |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr.WAS · RB | 9.5 | 11.4 | −1.9 | 45% | 45% car | — | 0 | 15 | 45% | 1 | 3% |
| Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB | 6.8 | 8.9 | −2.1 | 100% | 20 att | — | 20 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Chris MooreWAS · WR | 4.8 | 8.5 | −3.7 | 82% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 17% |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS · RB | 4.3 | 7.5 | −3.2 | 27% | 27% car | — | 0 | 9 | 27% | 1 | 3% |
| Greg DulcichMIA · TE | 3.8 | 6.8 | −3.0 | 54% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 20% |
| Jeremy McNicholsWAS · RB | 4.9 | 6.0 | −1.1 | 25% | 12% car | — | 0 | 4 | 12% | 2 | 7% |
| Ollie Gordon IIMIA · RB | 10.5 | 5.8 | +4.7 | 39% | 29% car | — | 0 | 9 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| Malik WashingtonMIA · WR | 7.2 | 5.1 | +2.1 | 50% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 15% |
| Colson YankoffWAS · TE | 1.4 | 1.7 | −0.3 | 27% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jacoby JonesWAS · — | 3.5 | 1.7 | +1.8 | 16% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jaylin LaneWAS · WR | 2.3 | 1.7 | +0.6 | 15% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Julian HillMIA · TE | 2.4 | 1.7 | +0.7 | 46% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Robbie ChosenWAS · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 36% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jaylen WrightMIA · RB | 0.4 | 0.6 | −0.2 | 2% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Commanders 29 targets and 33 carries; Dolphins 20 targets and 31 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Marcus Mariota
20 of 30 passing for 213 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 49 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.9 expected.
Tua Tagovailoa
14 of 20 passing for 171 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.9 expected.
No interceptions after 6 in the previous four games. Fewest points since Week 7.
Deebo Samuel Sr. Ran hot
8 targets (28% of the team's), 7 catches for 74 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 3 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 5.
Zach Ertz Unlucky
8 targets (28% of the team's), 4 catches for 42 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
De'Von Achane Volume, no payoff
5 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 45 yards; 21 carries (68% of the team's) for 120 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.1 expected.
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Jaylen Waddle Volume, no payoff
7 targets (35% of the team's), 3 catches for 52 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.
Fewest points since Week 7.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 15 carries (45% of the team's) for 79 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.4 expected.
Season high in carries (15).
Chris Moore
5 targets (17% of the team's), 2 catches for 28 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.
Best score since Week 7.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Washington Commanders
- Stock up: Chris Rodriguez Jr. led the backfield with 45% of the snaps after trailing Jacory Croskey-Merritt before this game.
- Stock up: Chris Moore played 82% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
- Stock up: Colson Yankoff played 27% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
Miami Dolphins
- Stock up: Ollie Gordon II played 39% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Commanders D | Dolphins D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 19.9 | 18.4 |
| RBs | 24.8 | 24.8 |
| WRs | 34.9 | 29.2 |
| TEs | 15.8 | 16.3 |
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, fell as low as 13%, then rallied to win.
Dolphins win probability
Key Swings
- +11Patterson 39-yd FG50% → 61%Q2 11:27
- −12Gay 30-yd FG62% → 50%Q2 0:00
- −28Mariota → Samuel, 20-yd TD50% → 22%Q3 11:24
- +37Gordon 1-yd TD run13% → 50%Q4 12:36
- +50Patterson 29-yd FG50% → >99%OT 7:33
Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Washington Commanders | Measure | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Plays | 54 |
| 48% | Pass rate | 43% |
| 6.7 | Yds / dropback | 6.2 |
| 5.2 | Yds / carry | 5.5 |
| 6/13 | Third downs | 3/9 |
Efficiency edge Miami ran 10 fewer plays than Washington.
- Top targets
- WAS Samuel 28% · Ertz 28% · Moore 17%
- MIA Waddle 35% · Achane 25% · Dulcich 20%
Possession Results
| Result | WAS | MIA |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 1 |
| Field goals | 2 | 3 |
| Punts | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 2 |
| Missed field goals | 2 | 0 |
MIA turnover edge: +1
- The Dolphins opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 52-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Dolphins drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to six minutes.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | Q1 15:00 | 7 | 52 | 4:25 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q1 10:35 | 13 | 71 | 7:59 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q1 2:36 | 11 | 56 | 6:09 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q2 11:27 | 9 | 39 | 3:56 | Missed FG |
| MIA | Q2 7:31 | 3 | -7 | 1:54 | Punt |
| WAS | Q2 5:37 | 14 | 82 | 5:37 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q3 15:00 | 6 | 59 | 3:36 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q3 11:24 | 8 | 63 | 5:18 | Downs |
| WAS | Q3 6:06 | 6 | 13 | 3:17 | Punt |
| MIA | Q3 2:49 | 10 | 53 | 5:13 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q4 12:36 | 11 | 69 | 6:33 | Downs |
| MIA | Q4 6:03 | 4 | 11 | 1:52 | Punt |
| MIA | Q4 4:11 | 8 | 39 | 2:30 | Downs |
| WAS | Q4 1:41 | 8 | 59 | 1:31 | Missed FG |
| MIA | Q4 0:10 | 2 | 22 | 0:10 | End of half |
| WAS | OT 10:00 | 1 | 0 | 0:07 | Interception |
| MIA | OT 9:53 | 4 | 22 | 2:20 | 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.
Commanders vs Dolphins Head-to-Head
The Commanders and Dolphins first met in 1972 and have played 17 times since.
- All-time series
- 11–6Dolphins lead, 17 meetings since 1972
- Postseason
- 1–1Commanders won in 1982; Dolphins won in 1972
- Largest Commanders win
- 42–201990
- Largest Dolphins win
- 45–152023
Since 2021
2–0 Dolphins lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, C = Commanders win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 11 Commanders vs Dolphins, 2025 Wk 11 recap MIA 16 WAS 13 MIA W
- 2023 Wk 13 Dolphins at Commanders, 2023 Wk 13 recap MIA 45 WAS 15 MIA W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Commanders | Stat | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 5-12 | Record | 7-10 |
| 20.9 | Points per game | 20.4 |
| 318.8 | Yards per game | 300.7 |
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 26.5 | Points allowed per game | 24.9 |
| 384.3 | Yards allowed per game | 348.8 |
Commanders and Dolphins in Fantasy
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Commanders vs Dolphins Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Commanders vs Dolphins Week 11 game?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders 16–13 in Week 11 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid on November 16, 2025. See the Dolphins' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Commanders vs Dolphins?
The final score was Dolphins 16, Commanders 13 in overtime. The teams were tied 6–6 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 7, Dolphins 7 before overtime.
What happened in the Commanders vs Dolphins game?
The teams were tied 6–6 at halftime, regulation ended 13–13, and the Dolphins won it 16–13 in overtime. Washington outgained the Dolphins 379–311. De'Von Achane led all players with 5 catches for 45 yards, plus 21 carries for 120 rushing yards. The Commanders committed 2 turnovers, the Dolphins none.
What was the game-winning score in Commanders vs Dolphins?
Riley Patterson's 29-yard field goal with 7:33 left in the overtime gave the Dolphins a 16–13 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Dolphins?
De'Von Achane led the game with 21.5 PPR fantasy points, the RB6 of Week 11, on 5 catches for 45 yards, plus 21 carries for 120 rushing yards. Deebo Samuel was next with 20.7 (WR5). See De'Von Achane's 2025 game log.
Who led Commanders vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?
Marcus Mariota (WAS) led all passers with 20 of 30 for 213 yards, a touchdown and an interception. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 21 carries for 120 yards. Deebo Samuel (WAS) led in receiving with 7 catches for 74 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane score against the Commanders?
De'Von Achane scored 21.5 points in PPR leagues, 19.0 in half-PPR and 16.5 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 11 of the 2025 season, on 5 catches for 45 yards, plus 21 carries for 120 rushing yards. He drew 25% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Dolphins?
Deebo Samuel Sr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.7 PPR points on 14.3 xFP (+6.4). Zach Ertz fell furthest short, with 8.2 points on 13.6 xFP (−5.4). 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 Commanders vs Dolphins?
De'Von Achane had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 21.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Dolphins come back to beat the Commanders?
The Dolphins' chances of winning fell as low as 13% in the fourth quarter. Riley Patterson's 29-yard field goal in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game. Riley Patterson's 29-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Commanders vs Dolphins?
The Dolphins won the turnover battle 2–0: the Commanders gave the ball away 2 times and the Dolphins not at all. The Dolphins won the game.
What was the turning point of Commanders vs Dolphins?
Riley Patterson's 29-yard field goal with 7:33 left in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Dolphins' win probability from 50% to >99%.
What is the all-time Commanders vs Dolphins record?
The Dolphins lead the all-time series 11–6 across 17 meetings since 1972, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.
Have the Commanders and Dolphins played in the Super Bowl?
Yes, 2 times: the Dolphins won Super Bowl VII 14–7 over the Commanders after the 1972 season; the Commanders won Super Bowl XVII 27–17 over the Dolphins after the 1982 season.
When did the Commanders and Dolphins last play before this game?
Before Week 11 of 2025, they last met in the 2023 season on December 3, 2023, when the Dolphins beat the Commanders 45–15.