The Miami Dolphins defeated the New Orleans Saints 21-17, securing their third consecutive win. With this victory, the Dolphins improved their season record to 5-7, while the Saints fell to 2-10. Miami's offense was boosted by the return of right tackle Austin Jackson and tight end Darren Waller from injuries.

Tua Tagovailoa owns Miami's late-game scare vs. Saints, taking full accountability as Dolphins escape and look to build playoff momentum.

Devaughn Vele, who caught a touchdown pass just moments earlier, earned the Saints another shot to win by recovering an onside kick. A replay review looked to see if Vele recovered it too early, but officials determined the ball bounced off a Miami player.

Tagovailoa's 52.2 completion percentage matched his low for the season, and his 157 yards is the 7th time this season he has thrown for fewer than 200 yards.

Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick made the rare play of returning a 2-point conversion the other way at an opportune time in the win over the Saints.

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane, the likely team MVP, could post the franchise’s No. 2 single-season rushing total this year. And he should get a contract extension at season’s end.

It shouldn’t have been as close as it was, but the Miami Dolphins won their fifth game of the season, beating the New Orleans Saints 21-17 at Hard Rock Stadium