Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 8, 2026
Detroit heads south to face Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, November 8. The game kicks off at 1:00 pm ET on FOX. The Lions are 5-2 and third in the NFC North after squeezing out a 19-15 win over Minnesota last Sunday. That's three straight wins for Detroit. Miami hasn't had nearly as much luck. The Dolphins are 1-6, sitting last in the AFC East after falling 24-19 to New England. They've lost four of their last five and haven't won at home in three tries. Cash a winner using our free NFL picks.
Detroit Lions
Detroit hasn't exactly blown teams away lately. The Lions scraped past Minnesota 19-15 after beating Green Bay 20-17. Still, three straight wins count. Jared Goff has been sharp through seven games, throwing 15 touchdown passes with just one interception while piling up 1,964 yards. Amon-Ra St. Brown has been his favorite target, catching 53 passes for 571 yards and five scores. Jameson Williams has chipped in 437 yards and five touchdowns.
Then there's Jahmyr Gibbs. The running back has been tough to slow down, picking up 773 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground while getting 4.9 yards a carry. Detroit is putting up 29.0 points a game, although opponents are scoring 25.7 against them. Aidan Hutchinson and DJ Wonnum have each recorded five sacks, while Jack Campbell has made a team-high 57 tackles.
Detroit Team Stats:
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- Points scored: 29.0 per game
- Points allowed: 25.7 per game
- Passing yards: 280.6 per game
- Rushing yards: 131.4 per game
Injuries: Jimmy Rolder on injured reserve. Kerby Joseph on the physically unable to perform list. D.J. Reed, Jacob Saylors and Cade Mays questionable.
Miami Dolphins
Miami just can't put wins together. The Dolphins lost to New England last Sunday, one week after beating the Jets 28-25. Before that, they lost three straight. Malik Willis has 1,268 passing yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions. He's been sacked 21 times. Malik Washington leads Miami with 31 receptions for 329 yards and one touchdown.
The Dolphins are getting something from Ollie Gordon II. He's rushed for 408 yards and four touchdowns. Willis has chipped in 225 rushing yards and three scores. But Miami averages just 16.7 points per game while allowing 25.9. Chop Robinson has four sacks. Jacob Rodriguez leads the defense with 69 tackles.
Miami Team Stats:
- Points scored: 16.7 per game
- Points allowed: 25.9 per game
- Passing yards: 181.1 per game
- Rushing yards: 123.3 per game
Injuries: Kadyn Proctor and Malik Herring questionable. De'Von Achane and Ronnie Harrison Jr. on injured reserve. Trey Moore designated to return from injured reserve.
Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins Prediction
Detroit has too many weapons for Miami's defense. Goff has protected the football, Gibbs is running well, and the Lions have two receivers with five touchdowns apiece. Miami has struggled to score, and Willis has already taken 21 sacks. Detroit's last two wins were close, so covering seven points won't be automatic. But the Dolphins haven't won at home, and their offense has struggled all season. Look for Detroit to pull away.
Final Score Prediction: Detroit Lions win 31-20.
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