Game recap: Miami Dolphins hold off Pittsburgh Steelers with late interceptions

Tua Tagovailoa is finally back at quarterback for the Dolphins. The question now is whether his return will be enough to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers and snap Miami's three-game losing streak.

Teddy Bridgewater and Skylar Thompson have rotated at quarterback while Tagovailoa was out with a concussion. Bridgewater will be the backup QB on Sunday night.

The Dolphins aren't the only team with quarterback injury concerns. Rookie Kenny Pickett was forced out of the Steelers' win last week over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pickett has been cleared to play Sunday night, but Mitch Trubisky will be ready to go as well.

The undefeated 1972 Dolphins team will be honored during the game, which will also see Brian Flores return to Hard Rock Stadium. Flores, now a defensive assistant for the Steelers, was the Dolphins' head coach from 2019 until he was fired in 2021. He has since sued the team and the NFL, alleging racial discrimination in the hiring process and that owner Stephen Ross offered to pay him to lose games in 2019.

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11:25p.m. | Noah Igbinoghene makes game-ending interception

Noah Igbinoghene might have just made the biggest interception of his young professional football career. Igbinoghene intercepted Kenny Pickett in the end zone and Tua Tagovailoa will now kneel out the final seconds of the fourth quarter.

Final: Miami 16, Pittsburgh 10.

11:08 p.m. | Jevon Holland makes crucial interception in fourth

After the Steelers moved backwards from a third-and-1 to a third-and-16, Kenny Pickett was intercepted by Jevon Holland while targeting Diontae Johnson.

Holland returned the interception 33 yards into Pittsburgh territory.

Miami leads 16-10 with 2:38 to play. Pittsburgh stopped play with its second timeout.

11 p.m. | Steelers making late drive

The Dolphins and Steelers have combined for nine punts and a turnover on downs in the second half.

Kenny Pickett is leading the Steelers offense on one of its better drives of the second half with just under five minutes remaining. Pittsburgh is in Miami territory, inside the 35-yard line.

10:35 p.m. | Offenses struggling in third quarter

Both offenses are struggling mightily in the third quarter as the score remains 16-10 with just 37 seconds remaining until the fourth.

Tua Tagovailoa attempted to run through a Pittsburgh defender on third-and-long but came up just why of the first down on the Dolphins' most recent drive. It's the second time Tagovailoa has sought contact while running on a quarterback keeper.

10:10 p.m. | Dolphins stuffed on fourth down

Miami running back Chase Edmonds was stuffed on fourth-and-short as the Dolphins came up empty-handed on their first drive of the second half.

The Steelers received to open the half but did not gain a first down on the series.

Miami leads Pittsburgh 16-10 with 8:37 left in the third quarter.

9:45 p.m. | Halftime: Dolphins lead Steelers

Jason Sanders converted a 47-yard field goal in the final 10 seconds of the first half to give Miami a 16-10 lead moments before halftime.

The Dolphins only punted once in the half, but also settled for three field goals after drives into Steelers territory.

Miami leads Pittsburgh 16-10 at the break.

9:32 p.m. | George Pickens touchdown reception narrows Steelers' deficit

Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett hit wide receiver George Pickens on a back-shoulder throw in the side of end zone for Pittsburgh's first touchdown of the evening.

The touchdown capped a 13-play, 86-yard touchdown drive that chewed up 7:29 of the second quarter. Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene was in coverage on the play.

Miami leads Pittsburgh 13-10 with 1:46 left to halftime.

9:20 p.m. | Dolphins forced into first punt after back-to-back incompletions

The Steelers found their first points with a field goal early in the second quarter.

Miami was forced to bring out punter Thomas Morestead for the first time tonight after back-to-back passes to Tyreek Hill and Chase Edmonds fell incomplete.

The Dolphins lead the Steelers 13-3 with 9:19 remaining in the half.

9:05 p.m. | Dolphins score each possession, lead Steelers after first quarter

The Dolphins have scored on every possession, converting a touchdown on the night's opening drive and field goals the next two to build a 13-0 advantage over the Pittsburgh Steelers after the first quarter.

Miami outgained Pittsburgh 165 to 35 in total yards during the quarter.

8:50 p.m. | Justin Bethel intercepts Kenny Pickett on Steelers' second drive

The Dolphins defense has an early takeaway after defensive back Justin Bethel intercepted a pass from Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett, whose intended target tripped on the route.

On Miami's previous drive, Jason Sanders converted a short field to expand the Dolphins lead to 10-0 midway through the first quarter. Tua Tagovailoa will look to lead a third consecutive scoring drive after the commercial break.

Miami leads Pittsburgh 10-0, 4:39 remaining first quarter.

8:31 p.m. | Tua Tagovailoa caps strong opening drive with touchdown pass

Welcome back, Tua Tagovailoa.

The Dolphins move 72 yards on the opening drive of the game, capped by an eight-yard touchdown pass from Tagovailoa to running back Raheem Mostert. Tagovailoa was flushed from the pocket and rolled left before hitting Mostert, who ran and leaped into the end zone untouched.

Miami leads Pittsburgh 7-0, 10:45 left in the first quarter.

8:23 p.m. | Steelers win the opening coin toss, defer  

The Miami Dolphins are set to start on offense after the Pittsburgh Steelers correctly called heads on the opening kickoff.

Raheem Mostert returns the kick to the 28-yard line. Tua Tagovailoa is out to lead the Dolphins offense on the opening drive.

8:05 p.m. | Stephen Ross back on sidelines after suspension

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was on the sideline speaking with former quarterback Brian Griese and professional agent Drew Rosenhaus prior to kickoff after serving a six-game suspension to open the 2022 regular season.

Ross' suspension was part of the NFL's investigation into tampering allegations against the Dolphins. Ross was also fined $1.5 million and the Dolphins lost multiple draft picks as a result of the investigation.

7:55 p.m. | Brian Flores reunites with former Dolphins players pre-game

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores reunited with about a half dozen players during pre-game festivities, including defensive back Noah Igbinoghene and kicker Jason Sanders.

Flores is currently employed as senior defensive assistant coaching linebackers for the Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Mike Tomlin.

6:59 p.m. | Miami Dolphins injuries: Terron Armstead active vs. Steelers

Left tackle Terron Armstead is active, so it looks like he'll try to give it a go despite a toe injury tonight.

Armstead missed Miami's last game.

The Dolphins have an option to play Brandon Shell or Greg Little at right tackle, with Austin Jackson out.

Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah is out due to a back injury.

The Dolphins will also go without cornerbacks Kader Kohou and Keion Crossen.

This means that opposite Xavien Howard the Dolphins will need to rely on Noah Igbinoghene.

Other players who can play cornerback include Justin Bethel, Elijah Campbell and safety Eric Rowe.

What time is the Dolphins game today?

Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

When: 8:20 p.m. Sunday, October 23

What channel is the Dolphins game on?

TV: NBC, YouTube TV (2-week free trial), Hulu + Live TV (7-day free trial), fuboTV (7-day free trial)

Live stream: NBCSports.com (cable provider required), Peacock (7-day free trial), NFL+ (7-day free trial)

How can I listen to Miami Dolphins game on radio?

Radio: WQAM 560; SiriusXM Channel 225

Online radio: SiriusXM.com (Channel 819)

What's the latest betting line for Dolphins vs. Steelers?

Miami is a 7.5-point favorite over Pittsburgh, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over-under is 44.5 points.

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