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November 8, 2026 β’ Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
NFL PREVIEW β’ November 8, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Detroit Lions (6-2) takes on Miami Dolphins (1-7) at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
Detroit Lions
Visiting Side
Record
6-2
Miami Dolphins
Home Side
Record
1-7
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DET
|
3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 19 |
|
MIA
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
8:22
Jake Bates 28 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:02
Zane Gonzalez 34 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:30
Jake Bates 40 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:14
Jake Bates 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:00
Zane Gonzalez 52 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:20
Jahmyr Gibbs 8 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
9:26
Zane Gonzalez 34 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:28
Jake Bates 43 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 74%
Detroit Lions
VS
26%
Miami Dolphins
Projected Score
DET 29
-
MIA 17
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Detroit Lions scoring offense has an edge over Miami Dolphins defense.
- Detroit Lions generates significantly more total yardage.
- Detroit Lions aerial attack exposes Miami Dolphins secondary.
- Detroit Lions controls the trenches in the run game.
Detroit Lions
STAT
Miami Dolphins
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Miami Dolphins plays on familiar turf at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Detroit Lions Could Win
Detroit Lions scoring offense has an edge over Miami Dolphins defense.
Why Miami Dolphins Could Win
Miami Dolphins will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Detroit Lions generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
62,984
Closing Odds
Line: DET -6.5 | O/U: 50.5
Team Leaders
Detroit Lions Leaders
Joshua Dobbs
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jahmyr Gibbs
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
DeAndre Carter
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Miami Dolphins Leaders
Kyle McCord
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Kaytron Allen
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Chris Bell
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Detroit Lions (54.3%)
Miami Dolphins (45.7%)
Total Submissions: 53 circles
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