Miami once again clamped up the Lions’ offense, leading to a 21-yard Jason Sanders field goal on the subsequent drive that pushed the Dolphins’ lead to 24-17. The Dolphins’ two drives in the fourth quarter ate up nearly 12 minutes of game time.

Dolphins cornerback Ethan Bonner left their preseason game early. Plus, coach Mike McDaniel on Zach Sieler and De’Von Achane injuries.

After a shaky performance in his preseason debut last week, Quinn Ewers put on a show in a 24-17 win against the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

Quinn Ewers threw two touchdown passes, both to undrafted free agent Theo Wease Jr., in a marked turnaround from a rough debut for the rookie quarterback in Miami's first preseason game last week.

The Miami Dolphins beat the Detroit Lions, 24-17, in their second preseason game, on Saturday, August 16. Ethan Robinson sealed the game with an interception. The Dolphins are 1-0-1 in the preseason. Tie? Yes, a tie at the Bears and a win at the Lions.

Dolphins star and standout running back De'Von Achane was revealed to have a lower body injury, putting a question on his Week 1 status.

DETROIT — Dan Campbell’s aggressive fourth-down mindset has become a cornerstone of the Detroit Lions’ offense. That doesn’t just go for crucial NFC North battles, where a gutsy call can clinch a victory in the regular season; it stays true in preseason.