Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa struggled, throwing an interception and taking four sacks. Running back De'Von Achane scored a touchdown and surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season. MIAMI GARDENS — Grading the Miami Dolphins for their 21-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Charlie Smyth had never kicked in an NFL regular-season game. He only started playing American football two years ago. So Sunday was quite the day for the Northern Ireland native. Smyth had a successful debut in the New Orleans Saints’ 21-17 loss at the Miami Dolphins.

The New Orleans Saints had a new kicker on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins in Irishman Charlie Smyth, who made the first first field goal attempt of his NFL career.

Late defensive stops helped the Dolphins to hold on in an ugly game against the New Orleans Saints, a third straight win for Miami.

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.

The Saints fell to 2-10 after a late rally came up short. What went wrong against the Dolphins, and what went right? What's the bottom line?