Through 1 Quarter
A victory for the Miami Dolphins would push them over .500, and after one quarter they have put themselves in a good position to make this happen. They have jumped out to a quick 10 to nothing lead against the New Orleans Saints. The Dolphins have come by their advantage honestly, as they have outgained New Orleans 55 yards to -2.
Nobody has stood out from the pack for Miami offensively yet, with WR Jaylen Waddle being one of several leaders. He has caught four passes for 26 yards. QB Tua Tagovailoa has been efficient, with a passer rating of 125.40.
Miami and New Orleans came into this contest with previous-game wins. We’ll see if Miami can maintain their lead to polish off another win and cancel out New Orleans’ positive energy.
Who’s Playing
Miami @ New Orleans
Current Records: Miami 7-7; New Orleans 7-7
What to Know
The Miami Dolphins have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. They and the New Orleans Saints will compete for holiday cheer at 8:15 p.m. ET Monday at Caesars Superdome. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
Miami was able to grind out a solid win over the New York Jets last week, winning 31-24. The Dolphins’ RB Duke Johnson looked sharp as he rushed for two TDs and 107 yards on 22 carries.
Meanwhile, the Saints had a touchdown and change to spare in a 9 to nothing victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. New Orleans couldn’t find the end zone and got their points from three field goals. That receiving effort made it the first game that Callaway has posted more than 100 yards receiving.
Special teams was responsible for all of the team’s points. K Brett Maher delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.
The wins brought both teams up to an identical 7-7. Both teams are in the playoff hunt, so this is a critical matchup.
A couple offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Dolphins are third worst in the NFL in rushing yards per game, with only 86.6 on average. The Saints have experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the fewest passing yards per game in the league, having accrued only 207.3 on average. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Caesars Superdome — New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $50.00
Series History
New Orleans won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.
- Oct 01, 2017 – New Orleans 20 vs. Miami 0
