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Three Takeaways: Dolphins Match Lions Physicality
The Dolphins battled another NFL heavyweight to the final gun Sunday but fell 19-9 to the Detroit Lions. The Lions' high-powered offense never got things going against a stingy Miami defense, which was complemented by another big game from rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas.
1. Taming the Lions attack
The Detroit Lions brought the NFL's top-ranked offense to South Florida for the Week 9 tilt with the Dolphins and proceeded to post season lows in the most critical statistics.
The Lions produced just 120 yards in the first half, converting only one of six third down opportunities and failing to produce a touchdown in the first half for only the second time this season.
