In a thrilling NFL Christmas game, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Dallas Cowboys 22-20 thanks to a late field goal that sealed the game. In that close match, both teams fought hard but the Dolphins won in the end. Stay ahead of the game and enhance your sports betting experience with SportsGrid. A key moment in the game came early when the Cowboys made a crucial mistake. Instead of using Tony Pollard as a reliable backfield option at the goal line, they gave the ball to quarterback Hunter Luepke, who was not used to carrying it, causing a disastrous fumble. That mistake was expensive for Dallas and set the tone for the rest of the game. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a solid performance for the Dolphins, throwing for 293 yards and a touchdown. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott wasn’t far behind, racking up 253 yards through the air to go with two touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb led Dallas by catching six passes for 118 yards. However, Lamp’s notable lack of targeting during crucial parts of the game raised questions about the Cowboys’ offensive strategy. Check out SportsGrid’s NFL picks and NFL props throughout the season. Despite Lamb’s early success, with four receptions for 94 yards before the end of the first quarter, Dallas forgot about him as the game wore on. They focused on taking care of the ball with Pollard, who despite being one of the most dynamic backs in the NFL, faced a significant deficit in high leverage situations. This included a one-yard carry where he was stopped just short of the end zone, leading to a quarterback hit. Raheem Mostert was dealing with an ankle problem for the Dolphins but continued to play, although he didn’t look as explosive as usual. With Jaylen Waddle out early with an ankle problem, the Dolphins need other speedy players like De’Von Achane to make more plays in space. However, he appeared to be hampered by a turf toe injury that limited his performance. The result of the game, while an important victory for the Dolphins, also highlighted the missed opportunities and strategic failures of the cowboys. The potential of Dallas to create an offense that could compete with the best of the NFC was obvious, but their execution was lacking in crucial moments. That inconsistency and inability to capitalize on critical situations ultimately led to their narrow loss in this high-stakes NFL game.
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