Dolphins Face Patriots on Sunday as Miami Looks to Snap Struggles
The Dolphins host the Patriots at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, with New England favored 76% to 24% by Fanatics Markets. Miami has struggled to score this season.
The Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots on Sunday in an NFL Week 7 game that kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET. Fanatics Markets gives New England a 76% chance to win, compared with 24% for Miami, and SportsLine forecasts a 28-21 Patriots victory. The search interest around "dolphins" reflects a busy afternoon of NFL action that also includes Commanders vs. Eagles on Sunday Night Football.
Patriots rely on their passing game
New England averages 375 yards per game and 22.9 points, according to the reports. Drake Maye threw for 321 yards in the Patriots' most recent game against Chicago, including a 48-yard touchdown pass to Rhamondre Stevenson. Maye has thrown multiple touchdown passes in four straight games.
New England will be missing players, however. Receiver A.J. Brown is out with ankle and knee issues, and running back TreVeyon Henderson will not play because of an illness.
Dolphins search for consistent scoring
Miami has had trouble putting points on the board, averaging 16.3 points per game. Malik Willis has four touchdown passes and four interceptions, and the Dolphins average 162 passing yards. Ollie Gordon II leads the rushing attack with 339 yards and four touchdowns.
Rookie lineman Kadyn Proctor has been ruled out with a concussion, which means another change along the offensive front. Miami will need to find production without its usual options if it is to keep pace.
Wider Sunday slate
The Dolphins game is one of several on the afternoon card. The Buffalo Bills, returning from a bye at 5-1, face the Baltimore Ravens, where Fanatics Markets gives Buffalo a 62% chance to win and SportsLine forecasts a 31-28 Bills victory. Baltimore will have Lamar Jackson back after a three-game absence caused by an ankle injury.
Later, Washington hosts Philadelphia on Sunday Night Football. Fanatics Markets gives the Commanders a 71% chance to win, and SportsLine projects a 25-18 Washington victory. Philadelphia is expected to start Tanner McKee in place of the injured Jalen Hurts, while DeVonta Smith has been ruled out.
What we know so far
The Dolphins and Patriots meet at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday. The matchup odds and score projections come from Fanatics Markets and SportsLine and are predictions, not results. Miami's offensive struggles and New England's injury list are the key storylines heading into kickoff.
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