Fins Fall Flat After Sizzling Start: Ravens Feast in 56-19 Rout
The Miami Dolphins, sporting a swaggering 11-5 record, stormed into M&T Bank Stadium Sunday afternoon dreaming of an upset against the NFL-leading Baltimore Ravens. Their opening act was pure fireworks – a quick-strike touchdown followed by a defensive stand, leaving the purple faithful stunned and the Dolphins faithful roaring. But dreams, like Baltimore's unforgiving defense, can turn cruel in a heartbeat. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami's rising star, orchestrated a laser-sharp opening drive, culminating in a dart to Cedrick Wilson Jr. for a touchdown. Lamar Jackson, never one to be outdone, answered with a touchdown of his own just minutes later. The Dolphins, however, refused to back down. De'Von Achane, a rookie blur in aqua and orange, sliced through the Ravens' defense, setting up Jason Sanders for a field goal and a 10-7 lead. Then, the tide turned. A bobbled catch by Tyreek Hill, Miami's speedy maestro, stalled a promising drive, and the Ravens pounced.