Dolphins Linebacker Kyle Van Noy Recovers Fumble, Nearly Scores In Win Over Rams
Nov 1, 2020, 3:10 PM | Updated: 3:11 pm
James Robinson #30 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs for yardage against Jomal Wiltz #33 of the Miami Dolphins and Kyle Van Noy #53 during the third quarter of a game at TIAA Bank Field on September 24, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
(Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU Cougars and current Miami Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy recovered a fumble that almost resulted in a defensive touchdown in a win over the Los Angeles Rams.
The Dolphins hosted the Rams at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Sunday, November 1.
With 3:01 left in the second quarter, Rams quarterback Jared Goff coughed up the football on a sack by Shaq Lawson. Van Noy picked up the pigskin and returned the ball 28 yards to the Los Angeles one-yard line.
A near #ScoopNScore for @KVN_03.#LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #FinsUp #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #NFL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/ZPOYwRvP4N
— Kyle Ireland 😷 (@kyleireland) November 1, 2020
Van Noy’s recovery was his second fumble recovery this season.
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The Dolphins converted on the following play and took a 28-10 lead into halftime.
Miami went on to win the game 28-17.
Van Noy finished with nine tackles, five solo tackles, two pass breakups, and a fumble recovery.
SACK courtesy of SHAQ.
KVN with the scoop! Our ball!! pic.twitter.com/4bYGSvmD0M
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 1, 2020
With the win, Van Noy and the Dolphins improved to 4-3 on the season.
Miami’s next contest is against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 8 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT). The game will broadcast on CBS.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
