{"id":1411048,"date":"2025-11-17T09:24:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&p=1411048"},"modified":"2025-11-17T09:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:24:08","slug":"game-recap-commanders-13-16-dolphins-nov-16-2025-dolphins-edge-ot-thriller","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/game-recap-commanders-13-16-dolphins-nov-16-2025-dolphins-edge-ot-thriller\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Commanders 13-16 Dolphins (Nov 16, 2025) | Dolphins Edge OT Thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"
Analysis by Andy Francis, NFL Game Analyst<\/strong>? Specialising in post-game breakdowns and player performance analysis<\/div>\n\n

\u26a1 Quick Recap: Commanders vs Dolphins<\/h2>\n
\nFinal Score:<\/strong> Washington Commanders 13 – Miami Dolphins 16\nGame MVP:<\/strong> De’Von Achane (RB) \u2013 28 touches, 163 total yards\nTurning Point:<\/strong> Jack Jones\u2019 overtime interception (10:00 OT) set up Miami\u2019s winning field goal\nKey Stat:<\/strong> Miami outgained Washington 192-84 on the ground, controlling the late game tempo\nWhat It Means:<\/strong> Miami snaps their losing streak; both teams now enter the bye on the edge of playoff contention\nNext Up:<\/strong> Both teams on bye in week 12<\/div>\n\n

What Happened in Dolphins vs Commanders? <\/h2>\n

In front of 78,610 fans at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u Stadium in Madrid, the Miami Dolphins emerged victorious 16-13 over the Washington Commanders after an overtime thriller. Miami improves to 4-7, while Washington slips to 3-8, both teams entering their Week 12 byes trying to reconcile narrow margins for error in their playoff hopes. This clash will be remembered for its defensive stands, physical rushing, and a pivotal turnover in the extra period.<\/p>\n

The game began as a chess match with field position valuing more than fireworks. Both offences traded early field goals, while standout defensive pressure, particularly from Washington\u2019s front seven, kept star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa under constant duress. Commanders head coach leaned on Marcus Mariota\u2019s mobility in the second half, helping edge Miami in a tense third quarter, but the Dolphins responded through Achane and a well-executed red-zone drive. The match entered overtime tied at 13, where a Jack Jones interception and subsequent Riley Patterson field goal secured Miami’s hard-fought win.<\/p>\n

The atmosphere in Madrid was electric as both teams treated the crowd to an international showcase punctuated by tough yards, disciplined schemes, and late drama. Miami\u2019s resolve on both sides of the ball was crucial\u2014never trailing, and ultimately proving more efficient with possession and opportunities.<\/p>\n

Current records:<\/strong> Miami Dolphins (4-7), Washington Commanders (3-8).<\/p>\n

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