Dolphins snap 3-game losing streak with much-needed win over Rams

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The Miami Dolphins are back in the win column, snapping a three-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Rams, 23-15, on "Monday Night Football."

At 2-6 and sitting last in the AFC East, the Dolphins were desperate for a win on the road at SoFi Stadium entering Monday night, and they succeeded against a now 4-5 Rams squad. 

Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins’ offense got just what they drew up on the opening drive of the game, moving seamlessly down the field for a touchdown.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

Tagovailoa needed just five plays to go 70 yards, ending with a Malik Washington run for 18 yards for six points. 

It was somewhat of a trick play, as Tagovailoa faked the handoff to De’Von Achane in the backfield before giving it off to Washington running the opposite direction. 

Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford and the Rams’ offense, which has been performing well in recent weeks, was stymied by the Dolphins’ defense throughout this one. 

TYREEK HILL PLAYING THROUGH TORN WRIST LIGAMENT VS RAMS

The Rams had three punts and two turnovers – one interception by Stafford and a fumble by Kyren Williams – in its first five drives before finally being able to hit a field goal.

In fact, the Rams weren’t able to find the end zone once in this game, as all of their points came off the foot of kicker Josh Karty. 

The Dolphins slowed down after that opening-drive touchdown, but they were able to find the colored paint again, and it was Tyreek Hill finally getting in for the