Jason Sanders kicks game-winning field goal to lift Dolphins past Cowboys 22-20, into playoffs

 

Jason Sanders, the kicker for the Miami Dolphins, was named our "Player of the Game" for his outstanding performance in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Sanders was essential for a Dolphins club that at last achieved a historic victory. Every time his name was called during this combat on Christmas Eve, he performed admirably for his squad.

With five field goals on Sunday, including the game-winning one in the final seconds, the 28-year-old was flawless. With his five field goals and one extra point, Sanders scored 16 of the Dolphins' 22 points.This win over the Cowboys is proof of the value of the kicker. Miami needed every field goal from Sanders to win this game. With all of the swirling narratives about whether or not the Dolphins can beat another playoff team, he delivered maybe the sweetest victory of the season for his team.

Sanders hasn’t had as many field goal attempts as most kickers this season due to the Dolphins high-powered offense scoring touchdowns at a high rate. And, head coach Mike McDaniel also elects often to bet on his offense on fourth down instead of kicking a field goal. He did, however, come into this week leading the NFL in made extra points.

Sunday was a perfect opportunity for Sanders to show he can be trusted in big-time moments in key games. Sanders has now made 22 of his 26 field goal attempts in 2023 and has five made field goals of at least 50 yards out in 2023. It’s encouraging to see him gaining confidence as the playoffs approach.