Commanders 13-16 Dolphins, Miami wins in OT in Madrid, summary: score, stats, highlights | NFL Week 11
In the NFL’s first-ever game in Spain, the Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders in a close game that ended in a field goal in overtime.
Show key events only
Dolphins defeat Commanders in OT at the Bernabéu
Dolphins outlast Commanders 16–13 in overtime thriller in NFL’s historic first game in Spain
Under the retractable roof of the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain delivered drama, defense, and a walk-off finish as the Miami Dolphins edged the Washington Commanders 16–13 in overtime.
The league’s debut on Spanish soil drew a loud, soccer-style atmosphere, complete with chants echoing through Real Madrid’s world-famous venue. And the game itself felt just as tense, with neither team leading by more than a touchdown at any point.
A defensive grind
Both teams leaned heavily on the run, and Miami’s ground attack ultimately proved the difference. De’Von Achane powered the Dolphins with 120 yards on 21 carries (5.7 YPC), while rookie Ollie Gordon II added 45 yards and Miami’s lone touchdown, a physical 20-yard burst that tied the game in the fourth quarter.
Washington countered with one of its strongest rushing performances of the year, led by Chris Rodriguez Jr. (79 yards) and quarterback Marcus Mariota, who ripped off a 44-yard scramble en route to 49 rushing yards of his own. In total, the Commanders piled up 172 rushing yards, their second-highest mark of the season.
But Miami’s defense struggled when it mattered most. Cornerback Jack Jones made the defensive play of the game with an interception in the fourth quarter, helping limit Washington to just zero points over the final 24 minutes of regulation and overtime.
Tua efficient, Mariota scrappy
Neither quarterback lit up the stat sheet, but both were steady in the environment of constant pressure.
Tua Tagovailoa: 14-of-20, 171 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
Marcus Mariota: 20-of-30, 213 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Jaylen Waddle led Miami with 52 receiving yards, including a 31-yard strike that helped set up an early field goal. Washington’s Deebo Samuel was the game’s most productive pass-catcher, tallying 74 yards and the Commanders’ only touchdown.
Special teams decides the game
In a tight game with long drives and possessions, special teams became the deciding factor.
Miami kicker Riley Patterson went a perfect 3-for-3, including the 46-yard game-winner in overtime that sent the Madrid crowd into a roar. Washington’s Matt Gay, meanwhile, went 2-for-4, leaving six points on the field that proved costly.
Overtime in the Bernabéu
After Mariota threw an interception in the Commanders' first possession of overtime, the Dolphins leaned on Achane and Gordon to move into scoring territory. A precise Tagovailoa throw to Malik Washington put Miami comfortably in field-goal range, and Patterson sealed the historic win with confidence.
As the Dolphins improved to 4–7, the Commanders fell to 3–8, but both teams walked off the field having contributed to a moment that will live in NFL international history. Spain wanted a show, and the Dolphins and Commanders delivered one worthy of the Bernabéu.
What's next?
The Dolphins will head home to host the 2-8 New Orleans Saints on Sunday in the early window while the Commanders have the Sunday Night Football game against the 8-2 Denver Broncos at home.
Dolphins win it in Spain!
And the Dolphins win the game with a field goal in overtime! Patterson made it from 29 yards.
DOLPHINS FIELD GOAL FOR THE WIN!
The Dolphins just need to get into field goal range - they'll win with any score...
Achane picks up 8 for another 1st down
Dolphins take first timeout
Dolphins INTERCEPTION!
Achane takes it up 4 yards - 2nd and 6
Achane gains 10 - 1st down
Mariota pass intended for Ertz is INTERCEPTED by Jones! He takes it 8 yards to the Commanders 33.
Patterson kicks to the end zone - touchback to the Commanders 35
Dolphins won the toss and elected to defer.
With the NFL OT rules, both teams are guaranteed a possession.
Dolphins and Commanders head into OVERTIME!
Tua pass caught by Achane for 22 yards as the clock runs out and we will be heading into overtime!
Tua pass to Waddle is incomplete as it pops out of his hands
Gay's second missed FG in crunch time!
Gay's field goal attempt from 56 is NO GOOD!
Mariota pass deep to Moore is incomplete - 4th and 8
Mariota pass incomplete to Chosen and nearly intercepted! Incomplete, 3rd and 8
McNichols gains 2 - 2nd and 8 as the clock ticks and Commanders are already in field goal range
Mariota pass complete to Jones for a huge gain of 25 yards - 1st down at the Dolphins 40
Dolphins take final timeout
Mariota pass complete to Ertz for 3 yards - 3rd and 6
Dolphins take second timeout
McNichols gains a yard - 2nd and 9
Commanders take over at the 3 and Mariota makes the pass to Samuel for 28 YARDS!
Commanders make the stop!
Dolphins went for it, but Gordon was STUFFED by Luvu and Goldman RIGHT AWAY!
Dolphins' Achane was injured on the previous play
Achane stopped short yet again, by Kinlaw - 4th and goal
TWO-MINUTE WARNING
That takes us down to 2 minutes left in the game. The Dolphins have the ball at the 1-yard line at 3rd and goal to try to get ahead, but it'll leave time for the Commanders to come back.
Achane picks up 4 yards just short of the goal...again - 3rd and goal at the 1
Commanders take second timeout
Achane gets a yard - 2nd and goal at the 5
Achane takes off for 18 yards - 1st down and goal at the Commanders 6
Achane picks up 5 yards - 2nd and 5
Achane gains 12 yards - 1st down at the Commanders 29
Gordon stopped after just a yard by Igbinoghene - 2nd and 9
Bailey punted to Commanders 36, but Sanisti MUFFED the catch, fumbled and it was RECOVERED BY DOLHPINS' Bonner at the 42!
Tua escaped a sack, but was eventually SACKED by Von Miller for a loss of 6 yards
Holding on Dolphins' Brewer, declined
Tua pass incomplete to Waddle - 3rd and 13
Achane tackled by Smith for a loss of 3 yards - 2nd and 13
Gordon takes off for 20 yards - 1st down right off the bat
Tua pass incomplete to Ertz, who slipped in the end zone
Commanders take first timeout
Rodriguez stopped for NO GAIN - 4th and goal
McNichols gains 3 yards, just short - 3rd and goal at the 1-yard line
Croskey-Merritt gains a yard - 2nd and goal
Samuel gains 3 for the 1st down and goal at the 5
Croskey-Merritt up the middle for a yard - 3rd and 2
Croskey-Merritt takes it up 6 - 2nd and 4 at the 9
Mariota back in the GAME! He takes off for 44 YARDS to the Dolphins 15!
Mariota pass to Samuel complete, but he's brought down by Jones for a loss of 3 - 3rd and 9
Croskey-Merritt gains 4 - 2nd and 6
Croskey-Merritt picks up 10 yards - 1st down
Patterson kicked to the Commanders 4 and Edmonds took it back up 26 yards to the 30
Mariota is coming back into the game
Miami's first TD in Madrid!
The Dolphins finally notched their first touchdown of the game as Gordon took it in one yard to the end zone. Patterson's PAT was good and it's a tie game again in Madrid with 12:36 left to play.
DOLPHINS TOUCHDOWN!
Tua pass caught y Achane and he takes it to the 1 - 3rd and goal
Tua pass incomplete - 2nd and goal
Achane picks up 3 for the 1st down
Tua pass to Waddle would've been incomplete, but Achane popped in there and caught it to gain 9 yards - 2nd and 1
END THIRD QUARTER
That takes us to the end of the third quarter. With one to go, the Commanders are in the lead after WR Deebo Samuel scored the first TD of the game. Commanders QB Marcus Mariota suffered an injury at the end of their last possession, but is already warming back up to come back in.
The Dolphins have the ball at the Commanders 20 on 1st down when we come back.
Tua pass complete to Washington and he takes off again for a gain of 11 - 1st down at the Commanders 20
Gordon gains 6 - 2nd and 4
Tua pass complete to Washington for 13 yards - 1st down
Achane gains 3 yards - 3rd and 7
Tua passed DEEP near the end zone to Waddle, but it was nearly picked by Law! Incomplete - 2nd and 10
Way punts to the Dolphins 44 and Washington makes the catch but gets nowhere - Dolphins take over there as Mariota is taken into the medical tent
Johnson comes in at QB for at least a play - McNichols takes the ball up 7 yards - 4th down
Commanders player down on the field - looks like maybe Mariota
Mariota gets the ball away just as he's about to be tackled to avoid a safety - 3rd and 15
False Start on Commanders' Ertz - 5 yards, 2nd and 15
Croskey-Merritt takes it for no gain
Mariota pass complete to McNichols and he picks up 10 yards for the 1st down
Mariota pass deep to Moore is incomplete after bouncing off Jones' helmet - 3rd and 9
Rodriguez picks up 2 - 2nd and 9
False Start on Commanders' Coleman - 1 yard - 1st and 11
Tua pass broken up by Wagner! Commanders will take over at their own 2
Godron is stuffed by Reaves and Luvu for no gain - 4th and goal
Achane gains 2 - 3rd and goal at the 2
Gordon takes it up 3 yards - 2nd and goal at the 4
Gordon takes it up 7 yards - 1st and goal at the Commanders' 7
Tua's pass to Dulcich was incomplete, but Commanders' Kinlaw is called for Offside - 5 yards, 2nd and 5
Achane tackled by Kinlaw for no gain - 2nd and 10
Waddle's big play
Achane takes it up 14yards - 1st down
Tua pass to Waddle complete for a huge gain of 31yards - 1st down at the Commanders 34
Gay kicks to the end zone - touchback to the Dolphins 34
Deebo Samuel makes first TD in Spain!
Mariota made a short pass to Samuel and he took off 20 yards to the end zone for the touchdown for the first of the game by either team. Gay's PAT was good and the Commanders take the lead with 11:24 left in the 3rd quarter.
COMMANDERS TOUCHDOWN!
Rodriguez burst through and he could've taken it all the way if he wasn't tripped by Davis - 12 yards, 1st down
Mariota pass caught by Samuel just short - 3rd and 1
Rodriguez takes it again, but he's brought down after 4 - 2nd and 6
Rodriguez picks up 12 yards - 1st down
Mariota pass complete to Rodriguez for 6 yards - 2nd and 4
And we're back!
The Commanders won the toss earlier so they're starting us on offense in the second half.
Patterson kicked to the Commanders 12 and Edmonds took it 29 yards to the 41
Daddy Yankee and Bizzarap perform
Daddy Yankee is taking the stage at halftime in Madrid!
At the end of the first half, the Commanders and Dolphins are tied in Madrid. Both defenses have managed to keep the offenses out of the end zone, but the offenses have been ruining opportunities for themselves with penalties as well. Commanders' Gay did miss one field goal, so it remains a tie game at as we get ready to head into the second half.
COMMANDERS FIELD GOAL!
Commanders take final timeout
Mariota pass caught by Samuel and he takes it up 13 yards to the 12 - 4th and 5
Mariota pass complete to Samuel for 4 yards, but they get two penalties
Illegal Formation, declined and Pass Interference on Samuel for 10 yards - 3rd and 18
Mariota escapes the sack but throws away the ball - 3rd and 8
Commanders take second timeout
Rodriguez takes it again but gains just 2 - 2nd and 8
Rodriguez takes it and gains 6 - 1st down
Dolphins take second timeout
Mariota keeps the ball, scrambles for 5 yards - 3rd and 1
Croskey-Merritt takes it up 4 yards - 2nd and 6
TWO-MINUTE WARNING
That takes us to the 2-minute warning in the first half. There have been no touchdowns so far and the Dolphins hold the narrow, 3-point lead. But the Commanders are on the field at 1st down at the Dolphins' 32 looking to get into the end zone first before the half.
Mariota pass caught by Ertz for 15 yards and another 1st down
Croskey-Merritt gains 3 - 2nd and 7
Mariota pass complete to a wide-open Moore for 19yards - 1st down
Mariota pass nearly picked by Jones - incomplete, 2nd and 10
Mariota pass to Croskey-Merritt caught for 5 yards - 1st down
Mariota pass to Samuel caught for 6 yards - 2nd and 4
Mariota's pass to Samuel was incomplete, but Commanders' Jones was called for Pass Interference - 15 yards, automatic 1st down
Croskey-Merritt takes the ball but Jones takes him down for a loss of a yard - 2nd and 11
Bailey punts to the Commanders 11 and Lane took it up 13 yards to the 24
Commanders' Butler called for Holding - 5 yards
Tua SACKED by Jones for a loss of 12 yards - 4th and 17
Achane taken back 2 yards - 3rd and 5
Tua pass to Waddle for 7 yards - 2nd and 3
Gay's 51-yard field goal attempt went way right and is NO GOOD!
Mariota SACKED by Dodson for a loss of 6 yards - 4th and 16
Illegal Shift on Commanders' Moore - declined, 3rd and 10
Mariota's pass to Samuel was too high - incomplete
Mariota escaped pressure and a sack and passed deep into the end zone, but it was incomplete - 2nd and 10
Rodriguez takes the ball again and he picks up 5 yards for the 1st down at the Dolphins 27
It looked like a foul, but Brooks led with his shoulder, so no foul on the play - 2nd and 1
Mariota pass to Rodriguez for 9 yards, but there's a flag on the play...
Rodriguez escapes through the hole and picks up 17yards to the Dolphins 41 - 1st down
Mariota pass caught by Ertz for 15 yards - 1st down
Rodriguez taken back by Phillips for a loss of a yard - 2nd and 11
Patterson kicks to the Commanders 4 and Edmonds takes it 24 yards to the 28
The Dolphins couldn't find the end zone yet again as Tua was sacked on 3rd and 2 for a loss that took them out of the red zone. Patterson's 39-yard field goal was good and the Dolphins take back the lead with 11:27 left in the first half.
DOLPHINS FIELD GOAL!
Tua SACKED by Martin for a loss of 11 yards - 4th and 14
Tua pass incomplete to Dulcich - 3rd and 2
Gordon gains 8 yards - 2nd and 2
Tua pass caught by Washington for 18 yards - 1st down at the Commanders' 18
Achane gains another 5 - 3rd and 3
Tua pass to Achane caught for 2 yards - 2nd and 8
END FIRST QUARTER
That takes us to the end of the first quarter. The game is tied 3-3 after both teams failed to get in the end zone, but both got field goals. The Dolphins have the ball on 1st down at the Commanders' 43.
Achane takes it again and this time he picks up 10 yards for the 1st down
Achane got nowhere on the next play, stopped by Igbinoghene - 2nd and 10
Achane takes it up 20 yards, but there are fouls on both teams
Commanders' Kinlaw is called for Holding, while Dolphins' Waddle is called for Offensive Holding - penalties offset and the play will be replayed
Tua pass deep to Dulcich for 14 yards - 1st down
Tua pass to Achane for 5 yards - 2nd and 5
Gay kicks to the 4 and Washington takes it up 19 yards to the 23
Similar to the Dolphins, the Commanders got down the field on a few big plays, but couldn't make it into the end zone. After going for it on 4th down, they were also hit with a penalty. Gay's 26-yard field goal was good to even the score with 2:36 left in the first quarter.
COMMANDERS FIELD GOAL!
False Start on Commanders' Rodriguez - 5 yards, 4th and 7
Mariota kept the ball and was taken back a yard by Fitzpatrick! 4th and 2 at the 3-yard line now and they go for it..
Rodriguez pushes ahead for 7 yards to the 2-yard line - 3rd and 1
Dolphins' Jones was injured on the previous play
Rodriguez picks up 2 yards - 2nd and 8
Mariota pass incomplete to Bates but there's a Pass Interference on Dolphins' Dodson - 4 yards, 1st down at the 12
Mariota pass complete to McNichols for 6 yards
And there is a Personal Foul on Dolphins' Fitzpatrick - 15 yards, automatic 1st down
Commanders take first timeout
Mariota makes a deep pass to Lane for a gain of 13 yards - 1st down at the Dolphins 36
Mariota keeps it for a gain of a yard - 2nd and 9
1st down! Mariota fakes it to Rodriguez and passes to Yankoff for 4 yards
Rodriguez stuffed by Grant for no gain - 4th and 1 and Commanders go for it...
Mariota pass to Samuel caught for 5 yards - 3rd and 1
Rodriguez takes it again, this time for 4 yards - 2nd and 6
Rodriguez takes it up 7 yards - 1st down
Moore takes it up 9 yards - 2nd and 1
Patterson kicked to the Commanders 8 and Edmonds took it 13 yards to the 21
Dolphins had a few explosive plays to get down the field, but were held to 4th down. They went for it, but were called for Delay of Game. Instead, Patterson kicked the 46-yard field goal to put the Dolphins up by three with 10:35 left in the first quarter.
DOLPHINS FIELD GOAL!
Delay of Game on. Dolphins - 5 yards
Miami will kick the field goal
Dolphins go for it on 4th and 1
Achane took it up but didn't make it, but there's a flag on the play...
Achane is stuffed short of the 1st - 4th and 1
Wright takes it up 4 yards - 3rd and 2
Tua pass to Dulcich for 4 yards - 2nd and 6
Dolphins take first timeout
Achane takes off again for a huge gain of 23 yards! 1st down
Tua pass to Waddle is CAUGHT for 15yards - 1st down
Achane takes the ball up10 yards - 1st down
Gay kicks the ball to the landing zone and into the end zone - touchback to the Dolphins 20
And we are off!
Commanders won the toss and elected to defer. The Dolphins are starting us off on offense in this historic game in Madrid!
The Marine Military Infantry Group band is performing the Spanish national anthem, which has no lyrics.
Karina Pasian is on the field to sing the American national anthem!
The NFL is giving a nice tribute to Paul Tagliabue, the NFL commissioner who recently passed.
A Mahou (Madrid's local light beer) at the Commander-Dolphins game will cost you 9 euros, which is actually pretty expensive for a beer in Spain! Typically, they'll be around 4 at a bar.
Big crowds struggling to get into the stadium ahead of kickoff...
As for the national anthem, we'll be treated to both the Spanish and the American anthems at this game.
We are in for a treat for the halftime show today!
Dolphins vs Commanders Injury Report and Inactives
Dolphins Injury Report
Miami enters the game with several players returning, including edge rusher Bradley Chubb, who was questionable late in the week but is now active. The Dolphins will again be without starting corner Rasul Douglas because of a lingering foot/ankle injury, meaning JuJu Brents is expected to make his second straight start. Returner Dee Eskridge remains out with a shoulder issue, which shifts kickoff return duties to Ollie Gordon II and Malik Washington. Rookie DT Zeek Biggers is active for the third time this season.
Dolphins INACTIVES
QB Quinn Ewers (emergency third quarterback)
CB Rasul Douglas
LB Andre Carter II
WR Dee Eskridge
TE Julian Hill
Commanders Injury Report
Washington travels to Spain missing several major contributors, including starting quarterback Jayden Daniels and top wideout Terry McLaurin. WR Treylon Burks, LB Ale Kaho, and two offensive tackles, Trent Scott and George Fant, are also sidelined. TE Ben Sinnott was questionable during the week and will not play, while LB Jordan Magee (also questionable) is available.
Commanders INACTIVES
QB Jayden Daniels
WR Treylon Burks
WR Terry McLaurin
LB Ale Kaho
OT Trent Scott
OT George Fant
TE Ben Sinnott
Sometimes you just have to be a realist.
With the arrival of the NFL in Spain, you may be wondering if there are even any fans of American football in this country. It turns out, there are. More than you'd think, and certainly more than it seems when you're living here. Read more about the fans in Spain and how they compare to other foreign countries.
Dolphins and Commanders - where they stand
The Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders are making NFL history today by playing the league’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain, held at Real Madrid’s famed Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Both teams are sitting at 3-7.
The Dolphins enter the game in strong form, having won two of their last three games and finding a balanced offensive pace. Since Week 7, the Dolphins rank first in EPA per rush attempt and continue to improve defensively. Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver credited the unit’s week-to-week growth and last game’s complete performance.
The Commanders, meanwhile, arrivesin Spain amid a three-game losing streak, having been outscored 110-43 during that stretch. Despite recent struggles, the Commanders are only months removed from appearing in the NFC Championship Game, but have recently been hurt most by their difficulties defending the run.
Hello everyone and a very good morning from Madrid, Spain! We're here to bring you the LIVE coverage from the NFL's international game between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders!
It's a game FULL of intriguing storylines, and we will be here to bring you all the commentary, game updates, scores, highlights, and stats starting from an hour before kickoff. The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. local time - that's 9:30 a.m. ET - from Santiago Bernabeu Stadium! Let's go!
Complete your personal details to comment