Dolphins Nip Cowboys 22–20 on Jason Sanders’ Last-Second Field Goal, Secure Playoff Spot

Juanyeh Thomas (30) of the Dallas Cowboys breaks up a pass intended for Cedrick Wilson Jr. (11) of the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Dec. 24, 2023. Megan Briggs/Getty Images

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.—Jason Sanders had waited all season for this moment. On a Miami Dolphins team that scores more touchdowns than any other in the NFL, the former All-Pro kicker hadn’t needed to attempt many field goals.

Sanders entered Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys with just 21 field goal attempts on the year, but Miami needed his booming right leg in its biggest game of the season, and he delivered.