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Week 9 - 11/05 thru 11/09

15 games / 30 teams

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NFL teams A–Z Player pages · including bye teams

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	Score						SOS A/H	Weather	Flags
Jacksonville Jaguars5-2@ Baltimore Ravens4-4	——	Thu, 11/0520:15 ET	Jacksonville Jaguars -10	40	10 12	14 16	----	OK68F / 3 mph	INJ 46
Cincinnati Bengals5-2vs Atlanta Falcons3-5	——	Sun, 11/0809:30 ET	Cincinnati Bengals -3	52.5	7 23	28 18	----	INIndoor	NEUINJ 30
Cleveland Browns5-3@ New Orleans Saints2-5	——	Sun, 11/0813:00 ET	New Orleans Saints -1.5	43	24 22	17 27	----	INIndoor	INJ 36
Dallas Cowboys3-5@ Indianapolis Colts2-6	——	Sun, 11/0813:00 ET	Dallas Cowboys -6	51.5	19 27	29 20	----	INIndoor	INJ 38
Denver Broncos6-2@ Carolina Panthers3-4	——	Sun, 11/0813:00 ET	Denver Broncos -3	44	32 5	26 19	----	OK65F / 3 mph	INJ 38
Detroit Lions5-2@ Miami Dolphins1-6	——	Sun, 11/0813:00 ET	Detroit Lions -7	50.5	1 29	32 15	----	OK82F / 5 mph	INJ 40
Los Angeles Rams4-4@ Washington Commanders2-4-1	——	Sun, 11/0813:00 ET	Los Angeles Rams -5.5	47.5	4 20	3 21	----	OK60F / 8 mph	INJ 40
New York Giants4-2-1@ Philadelphia Eagles2-6	——	Sun, 11/0813:00 ET	New York Giants -3	40	13 30	6 25	----	OK59F / 5 mph	INJ 48
New York Jets2-6@ Kansas City Chiefs5-2	——	Sun, 11/0813:00 ET	Kansas City Chiefs -9.5	47.5	14 6	11 7	----	OK61F / 5 mph	INJ 45
Houston Texans2-5@ Los Angeles Chargers0-7	——	Sun, 11/0816:05 ET	Houston Texans -5	40.5	16 25	23 9	----	INIndoor	INJ 40
Las Vegas Raiders4-4@ San Francisco 49ers6-1	——	Sun, 11/0816:05 ET	San Francisco 49ers -10	52.5	18 9	31 5	----	OK72F / 3 mph	INJ 41
Arizona Cardinals3-5@ Seattle Seahawks4-4	——	Sun, 11/0816:25 ET	Seattle Seahawks -12	41.5	17 15	22 1	----	OK55F / 12 mph	INJ 51
Green Bay Packers5-3@ New England Patriots5-3	——	Sun, 11/0816:25 ET	New England Patriots -3	47	21 8	13 11	----	OK57F / 5 mph	INJ 44
Tampa Bay Buccaneers3-5@ Chicago Bears6-2	——	Sun, 11/0820:20 ET	Chicago Bears -6	47	26 2	2 8	----	OK50F / 5 mph	INJ 33
Buffalo Bills6-1@ Minnesota Vikings6-1	——	Mon, 11/0920:15 ET	Buffalo Bills -3	45.5	3 28	24 4	----	INIndoor	INJ 31

Click a row for full analytics. Rank tiers by percentile of 32 NFL teams: dark green top 18%, green 36%, gray 64%, orange 82%, red below. Data: nflverse; NFL data belong to their respective owners. "--" = not collected.

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Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins: Week 9 Matchup Breakdown

MATCHUP ANALYSIS · Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins

11/08 · 13:00 ET

NFC North

Detroit Lions5-2AWAY

AFC East

Miami Dolphins1-6HOME

Point spreadDetroit Lions -7The Odds API · Updated 11/04, 8:17 AM EST

Over / under50.50The Odds API · Updated 11/04, 8:17 AM EST

Game-time weatherMostly Sunny82°F · 5 mph wind · forecast for 11/08, 1:00 PM EST · National Weather Service · Updated 11/03, 4:17 PM EST

Informational only · not an offer to wager · lines as of 11/04, 8:17 AM EST

OVERALL MATCHUP SUMMARYMODERATE STATISTICAL LEAN

Moderate statistical edge: Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions has the stronger available statistical profile, led by scoring and pass protection / pressure. Miami Dolphins's clearest counterpoint is explosive plays. This describes the data, not a predicted winner.

Data coverageBroad90% of planned weight

How much of the comparison had usable stats. Not a win probability.

SampleDetroit Lions: 7 profile games · Miami Dolphins: 7 profile games7 of 9 factors scored

When Each Team Has the Ball

Detroit Lions offense

Detroit Lions' passing offense (#4) meets Miami Dolphins' pass defense (#14). Detroit Lions' offense ranks ahead of this defense, a modest statistical edge.

Against Miami Dolphins' rush defense (#16), Detroit Lions' rushing offense (#7) faces a direct test. The rankings tilt toward Detroit Lions' offense without a wide margin.

With the focus on the pass-protection battle, Detroit Lions' pass protection (#16) faces Miami Dolphins' pass rush (#29). The numbers lean heavily toward Detroit Lions' offense, which ranks far ahead of this defensive unit.

Detroit Lions' scoring offense (#3) meets Miami Dolphins' scoring defense (#24). This is a major statistical advantage for Detroit Lions' offense against a much lower-ranked defensive unit.

Edge: Detroit Lions

Miami Dolphins offense

With the focus on the passing game, Miami Dolphins' passing offense (#31) faces Detroit Lions' pass defense (#32). It pairs two bottom-30% units, and neither has a season-long record of strength in this area.

Here Miami Dolphins' rushing offense (#11) goes up against Detroit Lions' rush defense (#9). Little ranking distance divides the units, leaving no clear statistical edge.

Miami Dolphins' pass protection (#27) meets Detroit Lions' pass rush (#2). Detroit Lions' defense has a major statistical advantage here and could make this part of Miami Dolphins' offense difficult to sustain.

However, with the focus on the third-down battle, Miami Dolphins' third-down offense (#9) faces Detroit Lions' third-down defense (#27). The ranking gap is wide and points clearly toward Miami Dolphins' offense.

In the scoring column, Miami Dolphins' scoring offense (#31) lines up against Detroit Lions' scoring defense (#23). Each side sits in the bottom 30% of the rankings, so the season numbers point to no strong unit here.

Slight Edge: Detroit Lions

Key Factors to Watch

Scoring
Detroit Lions scoring offense #3 vs Miami Dolphins scoring defense #24 (offense ranks higher).
Miami Dolphins scoring offense #31 vs Detroit Lions scoring defense #23 (ranks essentially even).
These ranks compare points scored per game versus points allowed per game.
Edge: Detroit Lions
Passing
Detroit Lions passing offense #4 vs Miami Dolphins pass defense #14 (ranks essentially even).
Miami Dolphins passing offense #31 vs Detroit Lions pass defense #32 (ranks essentially even).
These ranks compare passing yards gained per game versus passing yards allowed per game.
Yards per attempt: Detroit Lions 7.9 (#7) vs Miami Dolphins 6.7 (#22), 1.2 yards per attempt more for Detroit Lions.
Edge: Detroit Lions
Rushing
Detroit Lions rushing offense #7 vs Miami Dolphins rush defense #16 (ranks essentially even).
Miami Dolphins rushing offense #11 vs Detroit Lions rush defense #9 (ranks essentially even).
These ranks compare rushing yards gained per game versus rushing yards allowed per game.
Yards per carry: Detroit Lions 4.6 (#10) vs Miami Dolphins 4.4 (#11), essentially even.
Slight Edge: Detroit Lions
Pass protection / pressure
Detroit Lions pass protection #16 vs Miami Dolphins pass rush #29 (offense ranks higher).
Miami Dolphins pass protection #27 vs Detroit Lions pass rush #2 (defense ranks higher).
These ranks compare sacks allowed per game versus sacks made per game; rank 1 is best for both.
Edge: Detroit Lions
Explosive plays
Detroit Lions big-play offense #16 vs Miami Dolphins big-play defense #14 (ranks essentially even).
Miami Dolphins big-play offense #23 vs Detroit Lions big-play defense #32 (ranks essentially even).
These ranks compare 20+ yard plays made per game versus 20+ yard plays allowed per game.
Slight Edge: Miami Dolphins

Situational Context

Detroit Lions is 5-2 overall. Miami Dolphins is 1-6 overall.
Detroit Lions is 1-2 on the road. Miami Dolphins is 0-3 at home.
Detroit Lions: 7 days between games. Miami Dolphins: 7 days between games.
Detroit Lions: previous opponent min · 11/01 · home; next opponent ne · 11/15 · neutral. Miami Dolphins: previous opponent ne · 11/01 · home; next opponent ind · 11/15 · away.
Possession per game: Detroit Lions 30:59; Miami Dolphins 28:47. Style context, not an automatic advantage.
Detroit Lions: 0 out / season-ending / doubtful entries in the current injury report; Miami Dolphins: 0 out / season-ending / doubtful entries in the current injury report. No player-value adjustment is applied.
Weather forecast snapshot: Mostly Sunny · 82°F · 5 mph wind · 13% precipitation chance. Check the weather update time; no numerical weather adjustment is applied.

Driver Breakdown7/9 SCORED

Scoringwt 20 · 1/1 metricsDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions47Miami Dolphins
Rushingwt 15 · 2/2 metricsDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions13Miami Dolphins
Passingwt 15 · 2/2 metricsDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions27Miami Dolphins
Drive efficiencywt 15 · 3/3 metricsNo clear edge
Detroit Lions-1Miami Dolphins
Detroit Lions third-down offense #15 vs Miami Dolphins third-down defense #31 (offense ranks higher).
Miami Dolphins third-down offense #9 vs Detroit Lions third-down defense #27 (offense ranks higher).
These ranks compare third-down conversion rate versus the rate allowed to opponents.
Detroit Lions red-zone scoring offense #11 vs Miami Dolphins red-zone scoring defense #21 (ranks essentially even).
Miami Dolphins red-zone scoring offense #4 vs Detroit Lions red-zone scoring defense #13 (ranks essentially even).
These ranks compare the share of red-zone trips ending in any score (touchdown or field goal), not touchdown rate alone.
Detroit Lions red-zone touchdown offense #11 vs Miami Dolphins red-zone touchdown defense #20 (ranks essentially even).
Miami Dolphins red-zone touchdown offense #19 vs Detroit Lions red-zone touchdown defense #28 (ranks essentially even).
These ranks compare the share of red-zone trips ending in a touchdown versus the rate allowed to opponents.
Explosive playswt 10 · 1/1 metricsMiami Dolphins
Detroit Lions-18Miami Dolphins
Pass protection / pressurewt 10 · 1/1 metricsDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions66Miami Dolphins
Turnover marginwt 5 · 0/1 metricsNot enough data
Not collected or not broadly ranked; no advantage is assigned.
Field-goal efficiencywt 5 · 1/1 metricsDetroit Lions
Detroit Lions60Miami Dolphins
Field-goal percentage: Detroit Lions 92.3% (#6) vs Miami Dolphins 75% (#24), 17.3 percentage points more for Detroit Lions.
Schedule contextwt 5 · 0/1 metricsNot enough data
Not collected; no schedule advantage is assigned.

Method and Limitations

Limitations

Missing or narrowly covered metrics are excluded. Their weights are not redistributed to the remaining metrics.

How This Is Computed

NFL EPA and success rates are additional profile context, not extra votes in this initial summary. NFL ranks are supplied across all 32 teams, including bye teams; unranked efficiency values are not assigned invented ranks. Red-zone rates in this file are TD percentages, not all-score percentages.
Rules-based comparison of the existing public nflverse pre-week profiles and original injury/context notes, with NWS weather context. No new provider or AI requests.
Rank strength = (teams ranked − rank) / (teams ranked − 1). A metric needs values and ranks for both teams and coverage of at least 80% of the NFL population. Rank 1 is best, including defense allowed and sacks allowed.
For each offense/defense metric: [(away offense strength − home defense strength) − (home offense strength − away defense strength)] / 2. Efficiency-only metrics compare the two teams directly.
Related metrics share a group weight: rushing/passing yardage receives twice the weight of yards per carry/attempt. Third down receives half of drive efficiency; red-zone score and TD percentages share the other half.
Weights: scoring 20%; rushing 15%; passing 15%; drive efficiency 15%; explosive plays 10%; pressure/protection 10%; turnover margin 5%; field goals 5%; schedule context 5%. Schedule uses the difference in opponents’ combined win rates.
Net comparison index: 22.9 on a −100 to +100 scale (positive favors Detroit Lions, negative Miami Dolphins). Missing weights stay neutral rather than being redistributed. This is not a probability, projected margin or betting model.
Overall call requires 55% of planned scoring weight and three games per team. Under 4 index points is even; 4+ slight; 12+ moderate requires 65% coverage and four games; 25+ strong requires 85% coverage and five games. Incomplete profile samples are not scored.
Record, venue splits, total offense/defense ranks and AP polls are not added again because they overlap existing evidence. Possession time is style context, not inherently better. Injuries, rest, rivalry and weather receive no invented numerical adjustments.
Schedule context is not a true opponent-adjusted rating. This heuristic has not been calibrated against outcomes. Odds are not inputs. Informational only; not a wagering recommendation.

Descriptive comparison of season stats only. The score has not been validated as a predictor and is not a forecast of the result.

TEAM PROFILE

Side-by-Side

TIERS OF 32 NFL TEAMS

Metric	Detroit Lions	Miami Dolphins	Edge
Record	5-2	1-6	Detroit Lions
SOS rank	Not collected	Not collected	No call
Offense rank	#1 428.6 ypg	#29 318.9 ypg	Detroit Lions
Defense rank	#32 417.4 ypg allowed	#15 353.9 ypg allowed	Miami Dolphins
ATS	Not collected	Not collected	No call
Rest / last game	7 d 11/01 · min · H	7 d 11/01 · ne · H	Even
Venue record (away / home)	1-2	0-3	Detroit Lions
Next game	11/15 · ne · N	11/15 · ind · A	No call
Out / doubtful	0	0	Even
Season to date · completed games before this week · nflverse
Games in sample	7	7	—
Points / game	29.0 ppg3 of 32	16.7 ppg31 of 32	Detroit Lions
Points allowed / game	25.7 ppg23 of 32	25.9 ppg24 of 32	Detroit Lions
Rushing yards / game	131.4 yds7 of 32	123.3 yds11 of 32	Detroit Lions
Yards / carry	4.6 yds10 of 3230 of 32 with data	4.4 yds11 of 3230 of 32 with data	Detroit Lions
Net passing yards / game	280.6 yds4 of 32	181.1 yds31 of 32	Detroit Lions
Net yards / pass attempt	7.9 yds7 of 3230 of 32 with data	6.7 yds22 of 3230 of 32 with data	Detroit Lions
3rd-down conversions	39.0%15 of 32	42.7%9 of 32	Miami Dolphins
Red-zone scores	91.4%11 of 32	95.2%4 of 32	Miami Dolphins
Red-zone TDs	68.6%11 of 32	61.9%19 of 32	Detroit Lions
Field goal %	92.3%6 of 3231 of 32 with data	75.0%24 of 3231 of 32 with data	Detroit Lions
Explosive plays (20+) / game	3.616 of 32	3.023 of 32	Detroit Lions
Sacks made / game	3.42 of 3230 of 32 with data	1.329 of 3230 of 32 with data	Detroit Lions
Sacks allowed / game	2.316 of 3230 of 32 with data	3.027 of 3230 of 32 with data	Detroit Lions
Rush yards allowed / game	96.6 yds9 of 32	113.1 yds16 of 32	Detroit Lions
Pass yards allowed / game	298.7 yds32 of 32	230.9 yds14 of 32	Miami Dolphins
3rd-down conv. allowed	45.8%27 of 32	50.6%31 of 32	Detroit Lions
Red-zone scores allowed	87.1%13 of 32	90.3%21 of 32	Detroit Lions
Red-zone TDs allowed	77.4%28 of 32	67.7%20 of 32	Miami Dolphins
Explosive plays allowed / game	5.432 of 32	3.414 of 32	Miami Dolphins
Turnover margin / game	Not collected	Not collected	Not enough data
Time of possession	30:5910 of 32	28:4727 of 32	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA / play	0.116 of 32	-0.0523 of 32	Detroit Lions
Defensive EPA allowed / play	0.1130 of 32	0.1332 of 32	Detroit Lions
Offensive success rate	49.4%3 of 32	40.1%28 of 32	Detroit Lions
Defensive success rate allowed	45.5%25 of 32	49.4%32 of 32	Detroit Lions

Stats Hub · head to head

Matchup comparison

Stats through Week 8

DET

AWAYDetroit Lions5-2 · 7 G

MIA

HOMEMiami Dolphins1-6 · 7 G

Spread Detroit Lions -7O/U 50.50Venue Hard Rock StadiumKickoff 11/08 · 13:00 ETWeather Mostly Sunny · 82°F · 5 mph windOK

Team rank comparison

Offense vs. opposing defense · #1 best · edge only when both ranks exist

Detroit Lions offenseMiami Dolphins defense

29.0#3ScoringppgEdge Detroit Lions25.9#24

428.6#1Total offenseyds/GEdge Detroit Lions353.9#15

131.4#7Rushingyds/GEdge Detroit Lions113.1#16

280.6#4Passingyds/GEdge Detroit Lions230.9#14

39.0%#15Third down%Edge Detroit Lions50.6%#31

68.6%#11Red-zone touchdowns%Edge Detroit Lions67.7%#20

UnavailableTurnover margin/GNo callUnavailable

2.3#16Sacks allowed vs sacks made/GEdge Detroit Lions1.3#29

37#18Tackles for loss allowed vs madeEdge Detroit Lions31#23

43#5PenaltiesEdge Detroit Lions45#8

365#6Penalty yardsEdge Miami Dolphins311#4

4.6#10Rush efficiencyYPCEdge Detroit Lions3.8#25

7.9#7Pass efficiencyY/AEdge Miami Dolphins8.3#1

15#5Passing touchdownsEdge Miami Dolphins16#4

3#23Explosive rushes (20+)Edge Miami Dolphins3#22

92.3%#6Field goals%Edge Detroit Lions78.6%#10

43.7#4Net puntingydsEdge Detroit Lions41.8#17

Miami Dolphins offenseDetroit Lions defense

16.7#31ScoringppgEdge Detroit Lions25.7#23

318.9#29Total offenseyds/GEdge Miami Dolphins417.4#32

123.3#11Rushingyds/GEdge Detroit Lions96.6#9

181.1#31Passingyds/GEdge Miami Dolphins298.7#32

42.7%#9Third down%Edge Miami Dolphins45.8%#27

61.9%#19Red-zone touchdowns%Edge Miami Dolphins77.4%#28

UnavailableTurnover margin/GNo callUnavailable

3.0#27Sacks allowed vs sacks made/GEdge Detroit Lions3.4#2

34#14Tackles for loss allowed vs madeEdge Miami Dolphins35#19

45#8PenaltiesEdge Detroit Lions43#5

311#4Penalty yardsEdge Miami Dolphins365#6

4.4#11Rush efficiencyYPCEdge Miami Dolphins4.1#16

6.9#20Pass efficiencyY/AEdge Detroit Lions7.3#15

6#28Passing touchdownsEdge Detroit Lions18#1

5#10Explosive rushes (20+)Edge Detroit Lions6#9

75.0%#24Field goals%Edge Detroit Lions50.0%#1

39.7#28Net puntingydsEdge Detroit Lions40.2#6

Offensive lineup

Top two by season usage · per-game values · G = games with recorded stats

QB

Detroit Lions

Jared GoffQB · 7 G— Neutral-17.6%

Passing /G

CMP: 24.0
ATT: 35.4
YDS: 280.6
TD: 2.1
INT: 0.1

Rushing /G

ATT: 2.1
YDS: 2.1
TD: 0.1

Scoring /G

TD: 0.1
PTS: 0.9

Miami Dolphins

Malik WillisQB · 7 GNot confirmed— Neutral+4.1%

Passing /G

CMP: 15.4
ATT: 26.1
YDS: 181.1
TD: 0.9
INT: 0.7

Rushing /G

ATT: 5.1
YDS: 32.1
TD: 0.4

Scoring /G

TD: 0.4
PTS: 2.6

RB

Detroit Lions

Jahmyr GibbsRB · 7 G▲ Up+58.6%

Rushing /G

ATT: 22.4
YDS: 110.4
AVG: 4.9
TD: 1.1

Receiving /G

REC: 4.9
TGTS: 6.3
YDS: 40.7
TD: 0.3

Scoring /G

TD: 1.4
PTS: 8.6

Sione VakiRB · 7 G--

Rushing /G

ATT: 3.9
YDS: 17.3
AVG: 4.5
TD: 0.0

Receiving /G

REC: 0.7
TGTS: 0.9
YDS: 8.1
TD: 0.0

Scoring /G

TD: Unavailable
PTS: Unavailable

Miami Dolphins

Ollie Gordon IIRB · 6 G▲ Up+75.7%

Rushing /G

ATT: 15.2
YDS: 68.0
AVG: 4.5
TD: 0.7

Receiving /G

REC: 1.0
TGTS: 1.5
YDS: 2.3
TD: 0.0

Scoring /G

TD: 0.7
PTS: 4.0

De'Von AchaneRB · 3 GIR--

Rushing /G

ATT: 11.3
YDS: 42.3
AVG: 3.7
TD: 0.0

Receiving /G

REC: 2.3
TGTS: 4.0
YDS: 16.3
TD: 0.0

Scoring /G

TD: Unavailable
PTS: Unavailable

TE

Detroit Lions

Sam LaPortaTE · 7 G— Neutral-18.7%

Receiving /G

REC: 4.4
TGTS: 6.3
YDS: 52.4
TD: 0.4

Scoring /G

TD: 0.4
PTS: 2.6

Brock WrightTE · 5 G--

Receiving /G

REC: 1.0
TGTS: 1.2
YDS: 6.2
TD: 0.0

Scoring /G

TD: Unavailable
PTS: Unavailable

Miami Dolphins

Greg DulcichTE · 6 G▲ Up+84.4%

Receiving /G

REC: 3.7
TGTS: 4.7
YDS: 42.7
TD: 0.0

Scoring /G

TD: 0.0
PTS: 0.3

Will KacmarekTE · 6 GNot confirmed--

Receiving /G

REC: 0.5
TGTS: 1.2
YDS: 4.0
TD: 0.0

Scoring /G

TD: Unavailable
PTS: Unavailable

WR

Detroit Lions

Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 7 GNot confirmed— Neutral+17.9%

Receiving /G

REC: 7.6
TGTS: 10.9
YDS: 81.6
TD: 0.7

Scoring /G

TD: 0.7
PTS: 4.3

Jameson WilliamsWR · 7 G▲ Up+21.1%

Receiving /G

REC: 3.9
TGTS: 6.3
YDS: 62.4
TD: 0.7

Scoring /G

TD: 0.7
PTS: 4.3

Miami Dolphins

Malik WashingtonWR · 7 G▼ Down-33.0%

Receiving /G

REC: 4.4
TGTS: 6.4
YDS: 47.0
TD: 0.1

Scoring /G

TD: 0.1
PTS: 0.9

Chris BellWR · 7 G— Neutral-18.8%

Receiving /G

REC: 1.7
TGTS: 3.4
YDS: 21.1
TD: 0.0

Scoring /G

TD: Unavailable
PTS: Unavailable

No individual blocking statistics are published, so offensive line play is not shown.

Defense

Leading tackler and leading pass rusher · season totals

Detroit Lions

Jack CampbellLB · 7 GNot confirmed— Neutral+1.0%

Leading tackler

TOT: 58
SACK: 0
TFL: 1
INT: 0
PD: 0

DJ WonnumDE · 7 GNot confirmed— Neutral0.0%

Leading pass rusher

TOT: 14
SACK: 5
TFL: 4
INT: 0
PD: 1

Miami Dolphins

Jacob RodriguezLB · 7 G▼ Down-33.3%

Leading tackler

TOT: 69
SACK: 0
TFL: 3
INT: 1
PD: 1

Chop RobinsonLB · 6 GNot confirmed--

Leading pass rusher

TOT: 13
SACK: 4
TFL: 4
INT: 0
PD: 0

Special teams

Kicker and punter · season

Detroit Lions

Jake BatesK · 7 G— Neutral-8.6%

Kicking

FGM: 12
FGA: 13
FG%: 92.3%
LNG: 54
XPM: 23
XPA: 23

Jack FoxP · 7 G— Neutral+9.8%

Punting

AVG: 47.9
NET: 43.7
IN20: 12

Miami Dolphins

Riley PattersonK · 5 G--

Kicking

FGM: 7
FGA: 9
FG%: 77.8%
LNG: 41
XPM: 5
XPA: 6

Bradley PinionP · 7 G— Neutral+10.6%

Punting

AVG: 45.4
NET: 39.7
IN20: 8

Team production

League ranks from the same snapshot

Detroit Lions

Offense

Total yds/G428.6#1

Pass yds/G280.6#4

Rush yds/G131.4#7

Points/G29.0#3

Defense

Yds allowed/G417.4#32

Points allowed/G25.7#23

Sacks24#3

Takeaways7#26

Kicking

FG%92.3%#6

Points/G8.4#9

Miami Dolphins

Offense

Total yds/G318.9#29

Pass yds/G181.1#31

Rush yds/G123.3#11

Points/G16.7#31

Defense

Yds allowed/G353.9#15

Points allowed/G25.9#24

Sacks9#30

Takeaways6#28

Kicking

FG%75.0%#24

Points/G5.3#31

Data: nflverse; NFL data belong to their respective owners. Prepared at refresh · 11/5/2026, 8:37:02 PM. Unavailable values are never shown as zero.

Historical Matchup

Historical matchup not collected

Key Player Comparison

Detroit Lions

QBJared GoffQB1Last played wk 8
1964 Pass yds15 TD1 INT0.24 EPA/db280.6 ypg Yds/g15 Car15 Rush yds1 TD2.1 ypg Yds/g
RBJahmyr GibbsRB · ReceiverLast played wk 8
157 Car773 Rush yds8 TD110.4 ypg Yds/g44 Tgt34 Rec285 Rec yds2 TD
RBSione VakiRBLast played wk 8
27 Car121 Rush yds0 TD17.3 ypg Yds/g6 Tgt5 Rec57 Rec yds0 TD
WRAmon-Ra St. BrownReceiverUnknownLast played wk 8
76 Tgt53 Rec571 Rec yds5 TD
WRJameson WilliamsReceiverLast played wk 8
44 Tgt27 Rec437 Rec yds5 TD
LBJack CampbellLeading tacklerUnknownLast played wk 8
58 Tkl0 Sacks0 INT0 PD
DEAidan HutchinsonSack leaderLast played wk 8
21 Tkl5 Sacks0 INT1 PD
CBD.J. ReedINT / passes-defended leaderUnknownLast played wk 8
42 Tkl0 Sacks1 INT7 PD
KJake BatesKickerLast played wk 8
12 FGM13 FGA92.3%% FG%54 Long23 XPM23 XPA

Miami Dolphins

QBMalik WillisQB1Practiced in fullLast played wk 8
1268 Pass yds6 TD5 INT0.01 EPA/db181.1 ypg Yds/g36 Car225 Rush yds3 TD32.1 ypg Yds/g
RBOllie Gordon IIRBLast played wk 8
91 Car408 Rush yds4 TD68.0 ypg Yds/g9 Tgt6 Rec14 Rec yds0 TD
RBDe'Von AchaneRBReserveLast played wk 3
34 Car127 Rush yds0 TD42.3 ypg Yds/g12 Tgt7 Rec49 Rec yds0 TD
WRMalik WashingtonReceiverLast played wk 8
45 Tgt31 Rec329 Rec yds1 TD
TEGreg DulcichReceiverLast played wk 8
28 Tgt22 Rec256 Rec yds0 TD
WRChris BellReceiverLast played wk 8
24 Tgt12 Rec148 Rec yds0 TD
LBJacob RodriguezLeading tacklerLast played wk 8
69 Tkl0 Sacks1 INT1 PD
LBChop RobinsonSack leaderUnknownLast played wk 8
13 Tkl4 Sacks0 INT0 PD
SAFMichael TaaffeINT / passes-defended leaderUnknownLast played wk 8
39 Tkl0 Sacks2 INT2 PD
KRiley PattersonKickerLast played wk 5
7 FGM9 FGA77.8%% FG%41 Long5 XPM6 XPA

Player and historical data: nflverse. Uploaded summaries take precedence over automatic selections; missing periods are marked Not collected.

POSSESSION MATCHUPS

Offense vs. Defense Comparison

2 POSSESSIONS

OFFENSE VS OPPOSING DEFENSE

When Detroit Lions has the ball

EDGE AT 15+ RANK GAP · #1 BEST

Detroit Lions offenseMiami Dolphins defense

29.0 ppg3 of 32

ScoringOffense edge · 21 spots

25.9 ppg24 of 32

131.4 yds7 of 32

Rushing yards / gameNo edge

113.1 yds16 of 32

280.6 yds4 of 32

Passing yards / gameNo edge

230.9 yds14 of 32

39.0%15 of 32

Third downOffense edge · 16 spots

50.6%31 of 32

91.4%11 of 32

Red-zone scoreNo edge

90.3%21 of 32

68.6%11 of 32

Red-zone TDNo edge

67.7%20 of 32

3.616 of 32

Explosive plays (20+)No edge

3.414 of 32

2.316 of 3230 of 32 with data

Sacks allowed vs sacks madeNo edge

1.329 of 3230 of 32 with data

OFFENSE VS OPPOSING DEFENSE

When Miami Dolphins has the ball

EDGE AT 15+ RANK GAP · #1 BEST

Miami Dolphins offenseDetroit Lions defense

16.7 ppg31 of 32

ScoringNo edge

25.7 ppg23 of 32

123.3 yds11 of 32

Rushing yards / gameNo edge

96.6 yds9 of 32

181.1 yds31 of 32

Passing yards / gameNo edge

298.7 yds32 of 32

42.7%9 of 32

Third downOffense edge · 18 spots

45.8%27 of 32

95.2%4 of 32

Red-zone scoreNo edge

87.1%13 of 32

61.9%19 of 32

Red-zone TDNo edge

77.4%28 of 32

3.023 of 32

Explosive plays (20+)No edge

5.432 of 32

3.027 of 3230 of 32 with data

Sacks allowed vs sacks madeDefense edge · 25 spots

3.42 of 3230 of 32 with data

SEASON PROFILE

Pace & Pressure

3 METRICS

Time of possession / game: Detroit Lions 30:5910 of 32; Miami Dolphins 28:4727 of 32
Defensive sacks made / game: Detroit Lions 3.42 of 3230 of 32 with data; Miami Dolphins 1.329 of 3230 of 32 with data
Offensive sacks allowed / game: Detroit Lions 2.316 of 3230 of 32 with data; Miami Dolphins 3.027 of 3230 of 32 with data

SEASON PROFILE

Red Zone

5 METRICS

Offensive red-zone score rate: Detroit Lions 91.4%11 of 32; Miami Dolphins 95.2%4 of 32
Defensive red-zone score rate allowed: Detroit Lions 87.1%13 of 32; Miami Dolphins 90.3%21 of 32
Offensive red-zone touchdown rate: Detroit Lions 68.6%11 of 32; Miami Dolphins 61.9%19 of 32
Defensive red-zone touchdown rate allowed: Detroit Lions 77.4%28 of 32; Miami Dolphins 67.7%20 of 32
Field-goal accuracy: Detroit Lions 92.3%6 of 3231 of 32 with data; Miami Dolphins 75.0%24 of 3231 of 32 with data

SPECIAL TEAMS · NFLVERSE

Team Kicking

2 TEAMS

Detroit Lions: Field goals (FGM/FGA): 12/13; Field-goal accuracy: 92.3%6 of 3231 of 32 with data
Miami Dolphins: Field goals (FGM/FGA): 9/12; Field-goal accuracy: 75.0%24 of 3231 of 32 with data

AUTO-DETECTED CONTEXT

Flags

0 FLAGS

No notable matchup flags recorded.

Detroit LionsRest: 7 daysNext: 11/15 · ne · N

Miami DolphinsRest: 7 daysNext: 11/15 · ind · A

PLAYER AVAILABILITY

Key Injuries

40 LISTED

Detroit Lions: Current report · Week 9. Report date not supplied · checked 11/05, 3:36 PM EST. nflverse source (CC BY 4.0).

Miami Dolphins: Current report · Week 9. Report date not supplied · checked 11/05, 3:36 PM EST. nflverse source (CC BY 4.0).

Team	Pos	Status	Detail
Detroit Lions	DB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	OL	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	LB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	LB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	OL	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	RB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	LB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	WR	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	DL	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	DB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	WR	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	LB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	WR	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	DB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	OL	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	DB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	DL	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	LB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	RB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	DB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Detroit Lions	DB	Practiced in full	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	OL	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	TE	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	DB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	RB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	DL	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	LB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	LB	Reserve	Reserve list Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	LB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	DB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	RB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	RB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	DL	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	DB	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	LS	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	TE	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	DL	Unknown	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	OL	Practiced in full	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	QB	Practiced in full	Source · Source date unknown
Miami Dolphins	DB	Practiced in full	Source · Source date unknown

SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Previous Opponents

FULL SEASON

Detroit Lions

Opponent	Date	Result	Line	ATS
New Orleans Saints	09/13	W 31-30	--	--
@ Buffalo Bills	09/17	L 31-41	--	--
New York Jets	09/27	W 31-24	--	--
@ Carolina Panthers	10/04	L 26-32	--	--
@ Arizona Cardinals	10/11	W 45-21	--	--
Green Bay Packers	10/25	W 20-17	--	--
Minnesota Vikings	11/01	W 19-15	--	--
@ Miami Dolphins	11/08	--	--	--
New England Patriots	11/15	--	--	--
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	11/22	--	--	--
Chicago Bears	11/26	--	--	--
@ Atlanta Falcons	12/06	--	--	--
Tennessee Titans	12/13	--	--	--
@ Minnesota Vikings	12/20	--	--	--
New York Giants	12/28	--	--	--
@ Chicago Bears	01/03/2027	--	--	--
@ Green Bay Packers	01/10/2027	--	--	--

Miami Dolphins

Opponent	Date	Result	Line	ATS
@ Las Vegas Raiders	09/13	L 13-27	--	--
@ San Francisco 49ers	09/20	L 13-35	--	--
Kansas City Chiefs	09/27	L 10-24	--	--
@ Minnesota Vikings	10/04	L 10-15	--	--
Cincinnati Bengals	10/11	L 24-31	--	--
@ New York Jets	10/25	W 28-25	--	--
New England Patriots	11/01	L 19-24	--	--
Detroit Lions	11/08	--	--	--
@ Indianapolis Colts	11/15	--	--	--
@ Buffalo Bills	11/22	--	--	--
New York Jets	11/29	--	--	--
@ Denver Broncos	12/06	--	--	--
Chicago Bears	12/13	--	--	--
@ Green Bay Packers	12/20	--	--	--
Los Angeles Chargers	12/27	--	--	--
Buffalo Bills	01/03/2027	--	--	--
@ New England Patriots	01/10/2027	--	--	--

Game Context

GAME CONTEXT

Home field: Miami Dolphins

13% precip

Detroit Lions travel

Home base: Time zone not collected. Game-venue time-zone comparison not collected.

Travel is context only, not a statistical advantage.

Unavailable figures are shown as “Not collected.” Rankings are national ranks where supplied.