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Dolphins struggle in 19-9 loss to Lions in Week 9

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 6:49 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Dolphins struggle in 19-9 loss to Lions in Week 9

Summary

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Detroit Lions 19-9 at home in Week 9. Miami's defense performed well, preventing Lions QB Jared Goff from throwing a touchdown and recording an interception. However, Jahmyr Gibbs scored the only touchdown for Detroit, contributing to their victory. Miami drops to 1-7 for the season and will face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. Head coach Jeff Hafley expressed encouragement in his team's physical performance against the Lions.

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Status Watch

•Dolphins fall to 1-7 after loss to Lions.
•Jared Goff held without a touchdown for first time in two years.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scores Detroit's only touchdown.
•Dolphins defense intercepts Goff early in the game.
•Miami set to play the Colts in Week 10.

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6:49 AMYahoo Sports — What has Dolphins’ Jeff Hafley ‘encouraged’ despite Lions loss, 1-7 start

What they're saying

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The Miami Dolphins suffered a brutal loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 9. Miami was hoping to stun Detroit, who entered this game on a three-game winning streak. Head coach Jeff Hafley watched as his team fought but could not overcome the Lions at home . Miami certainly put their best foot forward. They held quarterback Jared Goff without a […] The post What has Dolphins’ Jeff Hafley ‘encouraged’ despite Lions loss, 1-7 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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