The Detroit Lions travel to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, to face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET in a Week 10 NFL matchup.
Detroit enters the game at 5-2, riding a three-game winning streak and sitting second in the NFC North. The Lions have scored 203 points through seven games, averaging 29.0 points per game, third best in the league, and 264 passing yards per game, tied for fifth.
Miami sits at 1-5, fourth in the AFC East, having scored 98 points and allowed 157 through six games. The Dolphins have relied on the run, averaging 132 rushing yards per game, a top-10 figure, while their passing attack has managed just 162 yards per game with four touchdowns.
Detroit’s Passing Game Faces a Thin Pass Rush
Miami has recorded nine sacks this season, tied for fewest in the NFL, which could give Lions quarterback Jared Goff time to work. Goff has thrown for 1,964 yards, 15 touchdowns and one interception. A clean pocket through the first half would help Detroit’s offense settle into its usual rhythm.
Gibbs Faces a Generous Defense
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs has rushed for 773 yards on 157 carries, 4.9 yards per attempt, with eight touchdowns. He faces a Miami defense allowing 25.9 points per game. Detroit’s offense averages 131.4 rushing yards per game, giving Gibbs a steady workload, including chances near the goal line that could add to his touchdown total.
St. Brown Works the Middle
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 10.8 yards per catch, against a Miami pass defense allowing 221.0 yards per game. His average suggests he operates mostly in the middle of the field, fitting an offense built around timing throws rather than deep shots.
Willis Faces Detroit’s Pass Rush
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis has thrown for 1,268 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions. Miami’s passing offense ranks 30th in the league at 166.7 yards per game, while Detroit’s defense has allowed a league-worst 276.6 passing yards per game. The Lions have recorded 24 sacks, third most in the NFL, meaning Willis will need to get rid of the ball quickly, particularly on first down, to avoid long-yardage situations against Detroit’s pass rush.
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