It was a sloppy first half for both the Dolphins and Rams, but Miami holds a 10-6 lead over Los Angeles at halftime.

The Dolphins scored early on rookie receiver Malik Washington’s 18-yard touchdown to cap the opening drive. Then Jason Sanders hit a 50-yard field goal early in the second quarter to extend the lead to 10-0.

That stemmed from Matthew Stafford’s first-quarter interception, which came when Calais Campbell got his hand on the ball at the line.

Then there were three quickly successful sales figures in the second quarter. First, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw an interception to linebacker Christian Rozeboom as Los Angeles began its drive at the Miami 43. But on the Rams’ first play, running back Kyren Williams fumbled with Kendall Fuller picking up the loose ball for another turnover.

But the Rams got it back when rookie edge rusher Jared Verse sacked Tagovailoa on third-and-13 and recovered the fumble himself.

That gave Los Angeles its best chance to score at Miami’s 36-yard line.

The Rams moved the chains with a 14-yard pass to Cooper Kupp, but Matthew Stafford’s third-down pass to Davis Allen was just out of reach. Los Angeles settled for a 34-yard field goal to make it 10-3 with 5:46 left in the second quarter.

Los Angeles had a chance to drive two minutes and got off to a good start. But a Quinton Bell strip sack derailed possession even as Los Angeles got the loose ball back. On second-and-9 with 19 seconds left, Stafford hit Puka Nacua for a 16-yard gain, adding three seconds to the clock. Joshua Karty’s 55-yard effort was good, leaving Los Angeles down four at the break.

Tagovailoa finished the first half 9 of 15 for 87 yards with an interception and a lost fumble. Officially he was only hit twice, but Los Angeles’ defensive pressure was constant.

De’Von Achane has six carries for 23 yards. Jaylen Waddle leads with two catches for 55 yards, while Tyreek Hill has one catch for 12 yards and two carries for 11 yards.

Stafford is 15 of 21 for 97 yards with an interception. Williams has six carries for 25 yards. Nacua has four catches for 33 yards. Kupp has three receptions for 24 yards.

The Rams get the second half kickoff with a chance to double up and take the lead.