Dolphins Struggle in Cold as Packers Dominate Thanksgiving Matchup

Miami's playoff hopes dim after a 30-17 loss in Green Bay, exposing ongoing issues in cold-weather games and physical matchups.

The Dolphins fell to 5-7 after a 30-17 loss to the Packers, dropping two games behind the AFC's final playoff spot with five weeks remaining.
Miami's defense struggled with tackling, allowing 388 total yards and 7.3 yards per play, while Green Bay's Jordan Love excelled with 274 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Tua Tagovailoa posted strong passing stats (365 yards, two touchdowns, 37-of-46 completions) but missed key throws and faced five sacks, including a critical one on fourth-and-goal.
The Dolphins' run game was nearly nonexistent, with only 39 yards on 14 attempts, forcing a one-dimensional offense in freezing conditions.
Green Bay's defense effectively neutralized Miami's big-play threats, limiting Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle while pressuring Tagovailoa into short, less impactful throws.