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Quiet in going about his business with the NFL’s fourth-most receiving yards at his position, Jonnu Smith found a creative way to let Week 11’s opponent know that Miami, too, had a record-breaker at tight end. Deliverer of Nov. 17, 2024’s game-deciding dagger, Smith — taking advantage of a miscommunication in Las Vegas’ Cover 0 alignment — sped into a completely-uncovered downfield seam, setting his path for a 57-yard catch-and-run score. Smith’s game-breaking play soon encouraged a 34-19 win over the Raiders, helping the Dolphins claw back into the AFC’s competitive postseason race. Individually, the veteran secured six catches (on eight targets) for 101 yards and two scores, becoming Miami’s first tight end to record a 100-yard game since 2021.