The Miami Dolphins moved their preseason record to 1-0-1 with a 24-17 win from Ford Field over the Detroit Lions.
There’s plenty of takeaways and overreactions to be had from the Dolphins’ second preseason contest of 2025. With the Dolphins’ second preseason tilt wrapped up, here are five plays that stood out from the win:
Dee Eskridge dances down the sideline
Fifth-year receiver Dee Eskridge made a strong case that he should be included on the Dolphins’ 53-man roster with his Saturday play.
Though it started off rocky with Eskridge fumbling on his first punt return, the 5’9, 190-pound receiver quickly made amends. On the Dolphins’ second offensive series, Eskridge hauled in a trio of passes.
The Western Michigan alum had catches of 15 and 27 yards to move the chains. Then, Eskridge put on the dance moves and tightroped the sideline to the end zone for an 11-yard, catch-and-run score.
Jordan Phillips sacks Hendon Hooker
The rookie out of Maryland had himself a nice day. Jordan Phillips notched his first sack and tackle for loss as a Dolphin when he dumped Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker.
Phillips finished with four tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a tackle for loss. The 6’3, 305-pound defensive tackle had ‘Fins fans buzzing and has Miami hopeful that it might have formed one of the NFL’s best defensive lines.
Ollie Gordon II bowls over a Lion
Ollie Gordon II had a productive day, rushing for 50 yards on 10 totes. The 2025 sixth-round draft pick out of Oklahoma State also had a 14-yard reception on the afternoon.
But, it was his 19-yard carry in the third quarter where he bulldozed his way into Lions safety Loren Strickland that got Dolphins fans out of their seats.
Gordon could make a serious push to earn some of the carries that lead back De’Von Achane doesn’t get.
Quinn Ewers finds Theo Wease Jr. twice
Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers had a rough preseason debut at the Chicago Bears. But, Ewers really showed some tremendous growth on Saturday.
Ewers protected the football and was accurate and decisive in the passing game, completing 11 of 17 passes for 116 yards and a pair of touchdown passes to rookie undrafted wide receiver Theo Wease Jr.
There was some buzz about the way the former Texas Longhorn had been performing throughout OTAs and training camp. After a dismal showing in Chicago, this was more like it.
Ethan Robinson calls game
What a spectacular play to finish out the win. The undrafted rookie cornerback from Minnesota showcased his athleticism and his 42-inch vertical leap as Ethan Robinson leapt to deflect and then snatch the game-sealing interception off Hooker.
It iced the win. Did it also ice Robinson’s place on the Dolphins’ practice squad in 2025?