Dolphins win 4th straight, roll past Panthers 33-10

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Jaylen Waddle had nine catches for a season-best 137 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins forced Cam Newton into one of the worst statistical days of his career on the way to beating the Carolina Panthers 33-10 on Sunday.

Myles Gaskin had two short rushing scores for Miami (5-7), which became the sixth team in NFL history to immediately follow a 1-7 start with four consecutive wins. Duke Riley blocked a punt that led to a score for Miami.

The quarterback matchup was totally one-sided. Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa completed 27 of 31 passes for 230 yards and a score. Newton was pulled in the fourth quarter after completing just five of 21 passes for the Panthers (5-7), who lost for the seventh time in their past nine games.

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Newton finished with 92 yards passing, no touchdowns and two interceptions. It all added up to a quarterback rating of 5.8, by far the worst of his career. He did have Carolina’s lone touchdown, a 1-yard spin in the first quarter.

It was the lone hurrah for the Panthers.

Jaelan Phillips had three of the Dolphins’ five sacks, and Nik Needham, Xavien Howard and Jevon Holland had interceptions for Miami.

The Panthers are 0-7 when allowing 21 or more points this season, 5-0 otherwise. And the Dolphins had 21 on the board by halftime, thanks to a blocked punt and two scoring drives.

Justin Coleman grabbed Riley’s blocked punt and plowed in from 2 yards to get Miami on the board. Waddle had a touchdown catch from Tagovailoa after one of Newton’s interceptions set up a 9-yard drive — punctuated by Waddle actually doing a waddle in the end zone — and Gaskin scored on a direct snap to make it 21-7.

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws the ball during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers hands the ball to Christian McCaffrey #22 during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Eric Rowe #21 of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Justin Coleman #27 of the Miami Dolphins recovers a blocked punt and scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws the ball during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers warms-up before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins catches the ball over Donte Jackson #26 and Jermaine Carter #4 of the Carolina Panthers for a touchdown during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Lachlan Edwards #10 of the Carolina Panthers has his punt blocked by Duke Riley #45 of the Miami Dolphins and is recovered by Justin Coleman #27 of the Miami Dolphins (not pictured) for a touchdown during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Myles Gaskin #37 of the Miami Dolphins dives into the endzone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins runs the ball during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Phil Hoskins #71 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with Shaq Thompson #7 after sacking Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins (not pictured) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Ameer Abdullah #20 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball and is tackled by Eric Rowe #21 and Nik Needham #40 of the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins is sacked by Phil Hoskins #71 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) (Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Zach Sieler #92 of the Miami Dolphins tackles Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) (Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins fumbles the ball after being hit by Haason Reddick #43 of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) (Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Myles Gaskin #37 of the Miami Dolphins dives into the endzone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) (Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins fumbles the ball as he is pressured by Haason Reddick #43 of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) (Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins runs the ball after an interception during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Myles Gaskin #37 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates after running for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

When Miami’s lead got to 27-10 in the third quarter, Panthers defensive end Brian Burns lit into teammates on the sideline, a tirade captured by television cameras.

If he was hoping it would provide a spark, it didn’t.

Newton was long gone by the end, and the Dolphins’ resurgence after the disastrous eight-game start continues. They’ve allowed 46 points in their past four games, and are now 16-7 in games played in November, December and January in coach Brian Flores’ three seasons.

INJURIES

Panthers: RB Christian McCaffrey rolled his ankle in the first half. G John Miller was held out of the game with an ankle injury.

Dolphins: Miami was without S Brandon Jones, held out with knee and elbow injuries.

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LEADS AND DEFICITS

When Miami went up 30-10 in the fourth quarter, it was the Dolphins’ first time enjoying a lead of 20 points or more since Nov. 1, 2020, against the Los Angeles Rams. Carolina trailed by 22 points against the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys earlier this season.

CROSSOVER FANS

The Florida Panthers and Miami Heat were both off on Sunday, with no games or practice for either team. That meant it was a football day; Panthers forward Jonathan Huberdeau was in the front row of seats at one end and wearing a Dolphins jersey, while Heat center Bam Adebayo — a North Carolina native — also was at the game and in a Dolphins hat.

UP NEXT

Panthers: Bye week, then host Atlanta on Dec. 12.

Dolphins: Host the New York Giants on Dec. 5.

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