The Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins meet in week 16 NFL action from Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon. It’s a heavyweight tilt between a pair of 10-win teams, who gets a huge win #11? Let’s dive in and give out a Cowboys vs. Dolphins Prediction.
Dallas Cowboys Team Preview
The Dallas Cowboys come into this game looking to bounce back from a 31-10 loss at the hands of Buffalo last time out. Dak Prescott has thrown for 3,639 yards, 28 touchdowns and 7 interceptions on 68.8% passing while Tony Pollard has a team-high 848 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb has a team-high 103 receptions for 1,306 yards and 8 touchdowns while Jake Ferguson has 614 receiving yards with 5 TDs and Brandin Cooks has 544 receiving yards with 5 TDs as well on the year. On defense, Damone Clark has a team-high 94 total tackles while Micah Parsons has a team-high 12.5 sacks and DaRon Bland has a team-high 8 interceptions.
Dallas Cowboys Team Facts
- The Cowboys have won each of their last nine games following a loss.
- The Cowboys have covered the spread in each of their last nine games following a loss.
- The Cowboys have won the first half in each of their last seven road games following a loss.
- The Cowboys have lost the first quarter in each of their last five road games against AFC East opponents.
- The Cowboys have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five games following a loss.
Miami Dolphins Team Preview
The Miami Dolphins come into this game off of a 30-0 win over the New York Jets last time out. Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 3,921 yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions on 71% passing while Raheem Mostert has 966 rushing yards with 18 touchdowns and De’Von Achane has 613 rushing yards with 7 TDs. Tyreek Hill leads Miami’s receiving group with 97 receptions for 1,542 yards and 12 touchdowns while Jaylen Waddle has 964 receiving yards and 4 TDs. Two more Dolphins have 200+ receiving yards and another five Dolphins have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, David Long Jr. has a team-high 92 total tackles while Bradley Chubb has a team-high 9.5 sacks. Christian Wilkins also has 8 sacks while Zach Sieler has 7.5 sacks and Jaelan Phillips has 6.5 sacks as well on the year.
Miami Dolphins Team Facts
- The Dolphins have won each of their last seven Sunday games at Hard Rock Stadium.
- The Dolphins have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites following a Division game.
- The Dolphins have lost the first half in each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Dolphins have won the first quarter in each of their last four games.
- The Dolphins have scored the first touchdown in each of their last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dolphins rank 1st in the NFL in points per game this season (31.5).
- The Dolphins rank 1st in the NFL in yards per game this season (414.1).
- The Cowboys rank 32nd in the NFL in average punt return this season (5.8 yards).
- The Cowboys rank 32nd in the NFL in punt return yards per game this season (6.6).
Cowboys vs. Dolphins Prediction
I’m rolling with the over here. Dallas has been getting beat up on the road for much of the year but the offensive upside is still there while Miami’s been beating on bad teams but they could be tested here against a solid Dallas team. This is a big time matchup and I think it lives up to the billing. Give me the over.