The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Commanders 16-13 in the first-ever NFL game held in Madrid, Spain. Fans traveled from around the world, including a season-ticket holder from Palm Beach Gardens who won a ticket lottery. MADRID — They came from throughout Spain, they came from around the world, they even came from Palm Beach Gardens.

After a sloppy first half, the Miami Dolphins played a cleaner game in the second half and overtime to survive with a 16-13 victory to improve to 4-7 and send the Washington Commanders to a 3-8 record after their sixth consecutive defeat.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa gets asked an obvious Lionel Messi question after match in Madrid, Spain. After playing in Madrid, Spain, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa asked an obvious and expected question about soccer legend Lionel Messi.

It was an impressive day for the Miami defense that held the Commanders offense to 13 points. Linebacker Jordyn Brooks recorded a season-high 20 tackles, adding to his league-leading clip that now stands at 125 tackles with six games left.

Miami defeated the Washington Commanders 16-13 in Sunday's game at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, and improved to 4-7 overall with its third win in the last four games.

The Dolphins won the first NFL game in Spain in OT; the Jaguars dominate the Chargers at home; and the Bucs fall in a high-scoring game to the Bills.

Jones, a cornerback, was the hero of the day, intercepting a pass by Marcus Mariota on the first play of overtime. Talk about sudden death: Seven seconds into the OT, the game was essentially over. All that remained was the inevitable field goal that enabled everyone in the rollicking Bernabeu stadium to exhale.

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