Skylar Thompson steps into the spotlight at QB as Dolphins make long trip to face Seahawks
3 months ago

Skylar Thompson steps into the spotlight at QB as Dolphins make long trip to face Seahawks

Associated Press  

Miami at Seattle Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Seahawks by 4 1/2 Series Record: Dolphins lead 10-6 Against the spread: Dolphins 0-2, Seahawks 0-1-1. Dolphins offense: overall, rushing, passing Dolphins defense: overall, rushing, passing Seahawks offense: overall, rushing, passing Seahawks defense: overall, rushing, passing Turnover differential: Dolphins minus-2, Seahawks plus-1 Dolphins player to watch QB Skylar Thompson steps into the role of starter with Tua Tagovailoa out after he suffered the third confirmed concussion of his career on Sept. 12 against the Buffalo Bills. With Miami’s strong passing defense averaging just 139 yards allowed per game, this will be a chance for Smith-Njigba to prove that last week’s big performance was no fluke. … Second-year running back De’Von Achane has 120 rushing yards and 145 yards receiving in the first two weeks of the season. … Seattle’s defense ranks sixth overall in the NFL with 270.5 yards allowed per game, and is second with an average of four yards per play.

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Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon
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Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, Jason Sanders nailed five field goals, and the Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday. Trailing by nine early in the fourth, San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end Eric Saubert for a 2-yard score that cut …

NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions
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NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions

New York Times  

I need to adopt a new mediocre-to-poor quarterback. It’s not like we’re asking Williams to win Sunday; just stay within seven points of a banged-up Detroit Lions team that everyone is betting will bounce back after losing to the Buffalo Bills. Herbert used to be able to lean on J.K. Dobbins and the run game, but he’s hurt and the …

Jets still struggling to secure wins and stop blowing late leads in another playoff-less season
1 week, 6 days ago

Jets still struggling to secure wins and stop blowing late leads in another playoff-less season

Associated Press  

Garrett Wilson has experienced a lot of losing in his three seasons with the New York Jets. “When you’re up in the fourth quarter, all of a sudden it starts to feel like you have a losing problem,” the wide receiver said after the Jets’ 32-26 overtime loss. The Jets couldn’t even enjoy what interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday …

Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders
1 month, 1 week ago

Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders

Associated Press  

Las Vegas at Miami Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. Dolphins player to watch QB Tua Tagovailoa passed for only 207 yards last week, but made a series of big throws down the stretch when the Dolphins needed it. Dolphins: CB Kendall Fuller will miss the game as he remains in the concussion protocol.. Miami will be without RT Austin Jackson …

Rams vs. Miami Dolphins: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
1 month, 1 week ago

Rams vs. Miami Dolphins: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The Rams, coming off an overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks, aim to increase their winning streak to four games. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has passed for six touchdowns in the last two games, including the game-winner to receiver Demarcus Robinson at Seattle. Monday night’s game could mark the return of interior offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila, who have …

NFL QB stock report, Week 8: Russell Wilson dazzles in debut; Patrick Mahomes still No. 1?
2 months ago

NFL QB stock report, Week 8: Russell Wilson dazzles in debut; Patrick Mahomes still No. 1?

New York Times  

Russell Wilson’s debut was proof all questions can be answered on the football field. GO DEEPER Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson 'excellent' in Steelers debut That’s some real pressure, and Wilson handled it as well as anyone could have hoped. Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/0ds0cXRl8X — Next Gen Stats October 21, 2024 Wilson breezed through his first test, and his next …

Seahawks take NFL-best winning percentage on Monday night into Motor City matchup against Lions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks take NFL-best winning percentage on Monday night into Motor City matchup against Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks have been the best on Monday night, winning an NFL-high 71.4% of their games in the prime-time slot. Even though the league’s schedule includes games on three nights, Seattle linebacker Derick Hall said it’s still significant to play on Monday night. “Like Julian Love say, ‘Monday night could change your life,’” Hall said. Johnson, a …

Undefeated Seahawks aiming to defeat Dan Campbell-led Lions for 4th straight season on Monday night
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Undefeated Seahawks aiming to defeat Dan Campbell-led Lions for 4th straight season on Monday night

Associated Press  

Seattle at Detroit Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ABC. The Seahawks are the first team since the 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers to win their first three games while holding each opponent to fewer than 150 yards passing. Injuries Kenneth Walker seems on the verge of returning after missing two games, although with a condensed schedule of three games in an 11-day span, …

Dolphins and Jaguars meet in a Week 1 matchup of QBs who secured big paydays in the offseason
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins and Jaguars meet in a Week 1 matchup of QBs who secured big paydays in the offseason

Associated Press  

Jaguars at Miami Dolphins Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Dolphins by 3. Key injuries Jaguars S Daniel Thomas was limited in practice Wednesday.. Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips is expected to start after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Week 12 last season. Series notes The Jaguars have won three of the past four games in the series.. …

Tua Tagovailoa enters season hoping to lead Dolphins to first playoff win in 24 years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa enters season hoping to lead Dolphins to first playoff win in 24 years

Associated Press  

EXPECTATIONS: The Miami Dolphins are at a crucial point in their five-year rebuild under general manager Chris Grier. The Dolphins’ hopes of winning their first playoff game since 2000 depends mostly on their ability to have their stars healthy and available for the 17-game season. NEW FACES: Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, WR Odell Beckham Jr., TE Jonnu Smith, DT Calais …

Seahawks look to improve playoff position as they visit Titans
1 year ago

Seahawks look to improve playoff position as they visit Titans

Associated Press  

SEATTLE at TENNESSEE Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. STATS & STUFF: The Seahawks doubled their playoff chances with their comeback victory over the Eagles.. Seattle is 23-11 in games with early kickoffs since 2013, including 15-5 over its past 20. The Seahawks are 1-2 this season in such games.. Seattle ranks third in the NFL with 50 road wins since …

Dolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time
1 year ago

Dolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time

Associated Press  

TENNESSEE at MIAMI Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Titans rookie quarterback was sacked six times against the Colts last week and will face a Dolphins defense that is tied for third in the NFL with 41 sacks this season. The Dolphins haven’t had a four-game winning streak this season.. …

AFC East rivals Dolphins and Jets square off in NFL’s first Black Friday game
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC East rivals Dolphins and Jets square off in NFL’s first Black Friday game

Associated Press  

MIAMI at NEW YORK JETS Friday, 3 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Kansas City won.. Hill is 83 yards away from breaking Julio Jones’ record for the most yards receiving in the first 11 games of a season since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. Hill also needs one TD catch to …

Dolphins activate RB Jeff Wilson Jr. ahead of Sunday night matchup with Eagles
1 year, 2 months ago

Dolphins activate RB Jeff Wilson Jr. ahead of Sunday night matchup with Eagles

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Dolphins activated veteran running back Jeff Wilson Jr. off injured reserve on Saturday, meaning he could make his season debut when Miami visits Philadelphia on Sunday night. His return could be a boost for Miami’s backfield, which will be without standout rookie running back De’Von Achane for at least three more games because of a …

Los Angeles Chargers blow 27-point lead as Jacksonville Jaguars advance in AFC
1 year, 11 months ago

Los Angeles Chargers blow 27-point lead as Jacksonville Jaguars advance in AFC

The Independent  

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Dolphins still control playoff fate despite recent losses
2 years ago

Dolphins still control playoff fate despite recent losses

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel understands the NFL is a results-oriented business, but he thought the Miami Dolphins showed plenty of positive signs in their 32-29 loss to Buffalo on Sunday. “So had we played like that for the whole season, we’d be feeling a lot different because it wouldn’t be the third loss in a row.” Behind an …

Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17
2 years ago

Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Brandon Staley knew it was going to take a complete game for his Los Angeles Chargers squad to have a chance at beating the Miami Dolphins. Justin Herbert threw for 367 yards and a touchdown and a short-handed defense got the best of the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa as Los Angeles beat Miami 23-17 on Sunday night. “He …

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa, Chargers’ Herbert set for prime time
2 years ago

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa, Chargers’ Herbert set for prime time

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins bring an 8-4 record into Sunday night’s showdown and are in position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers haven’t been to the postseason since 2018 and sit one game behind the New York …

NFL Week 12 expert roundtable: A busy Thanksgiving, Bengals-Titans and QBs in need of a win
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Week 12 expert roundtable: A busy Thanksgiving, Bengals-Titans and QBs in need of a win

New York Times  

With a three-game Thanksgiving Thursday serving as a lead-in to the rest of the Week 12 action, we thought we’d get this out a few days early. Jones: I think the Bills will be OK. Last week’s approach, where offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey lightened Josh Allen’s load and went with a more balanced approach, was smart. Kirk Cousins’ career stats: …

Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat Steelers
2 years, 1 month ago

Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat Steelers

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel wanted his team to generate more turnovers. However, despite a scoreless second half, Miami held on to defeat the Steelers 16-10 Sunday night thanks to two interceptions of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett in the game’s closing minutes. “It’s not an easy thing to do,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. “They made …

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