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.

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.

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

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.

New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth executes the onside kick to perfection as it is recovered by wide receiver Devaughn Vele to give the Saints the ball late in the fourth quarter trailing 21-17 against the Miami Dolphins in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.

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

The Miami Dolphins are activating tight end Darren Waller from injured reserve, along with right tackle Austin Jackson.