Miami Dolphins' Waddle Breaks TD Drought, But Team Falls To Bills
The Miami Dolphins ended a four-game touchdown drought for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but the team's overall struggles continued.
Waddle's Big Day
Waddle caught four passes for 102 yards and a touchdown, marking his first score since Week 10. The 23-year-old receiver had been held without a touchdown in his previous four games, despite putting up respectable yardage totals.
Waddle's big play came in the fourth quarter, when he caught a deep pass from Tua Tagovailoa for a 45-yard touchdown. The score brought the Dolphins within three points of the Bills, but the team was unable to complete the comeback.
Team Struggles
Despite Waddle's performance, the Dolphins' offense struggled to find consistency throughout the game. Tagovailoa was sacked four times and threw an interception, while the running game was held to just 79 yards.
The Dolphins' defense also had its share of troubles. The unit allowed Josh Allen to throw for 304 yards and four touchdowns, with one interception. The Bills also ran for 171 yards on the ground.
Looking Ahead
The Dolphins now sit at 8-7 on the season, with just two games remaining. The team needs to win both games and receive some help from other teams in order to make the playoffs.
The Dolphins will face the New England Patriots in Week 17 and the New York Jets in Week 18. Both games will be crucial for the team's playoff hopes.