The Dolphins will be aiming to put the brakes on a five-game straight up losing streak that has dumped them into the basement in the AFC East standings on Sunday, when they host the resurgent Falcons.
The Dolphins return home on the heels of a 23-20 overtime loss in an ugly clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars last week in London that dumped them to 1-5 on the season. The Falcons enjoyed a bye last weekend after tallying a 27-20 win over the New York Jets that marks their second win in three games after suffering blowout losses in the first two games of the season.
The Falcons’ recent success has fueled support among sports bettors, and attracted 69% of bets on Sunday’s matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. Pegged as 3-point underdogs on the opening odds, the Falcons have since rocketed to 2.5-point road favourites. There has been far less movement on the total, which has dipped slightly to 47.5 since opening at 48.0.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Sunday’s matchup marks the first meeting between these two teams since 2017. The Dolphins have claimed victory in their past two clashes, both straight up and against the spread, and has earned the outright win in four of their past five home dates with Atlanta. Matchups between these two squads have traditionally low scoring, with total points scored topping 40 just once in their past five. That has extended a steady 7-2 run for the UNDER over their past nine tilts.
Atlanta Falcons
After suffering crushing losses to Philadelphia and Tampa Bay to open the season, the Falcons have enjoyed the benefit of a favourable stretch of schedule. The team escaped with their first win of the season in Week 3, a 17-14 victory over the offensively challenged New York Giants, and let a fourth-quarter lead slip away in a heartbreaking 34-30 loss to Washington before rebounding with their recent win over the Jets. Opportunity knocks once again as they take on the freefalling Dolphins. However, injuries remain a concern, particularly on defence. Both safety Jaylinn Hawkins and linebacker Dante Fowler remained out of practice this week.
Miami Dolphins
A clash with the long suffering Jacksonville Jaguars proved to be less than ideal for Tua Tagovailoa’s return to the helm. The Dolphins pivot was steady in his first outing since suffering fractured ribs in the team’s 35-0 loss to Buffalo in Week 2, going 33-for-47 for 329 passing yards and two scores. That marked his best performance since leading Miami to wins in his first four outings last season. However, his performance has been overshadowed by persistent trade rumours that have the potential to become a serious off-field distraction. In addition, Tagovailoa’s status remains uncertain after he was held out of practice on Wednesday. That adds to the injury woes currently surrounding the Dolphins’ receiving corps, with Will Fuller V still sidelined, and receivers Davante Parker and Preston Williams both listed as questionable for Sunday’s matchup.
Who Will Win Falcons vs. Dolphins?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 12 Oct 8:34pm | ATL | -3 -114 | O +48 -110 |
Closing 24 Oct 3:55pm | ATL | -2 -115 | U +47.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
Falcons Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
11 |
Rushing |
618 |
Passing |
3968 |
Receiving |
68 |
Sacks |
4.5 |
Interceptions |
3 |
Touchdowns |
7 |
Rushing |
612 |
Passing |
2653 |
Receiving |
104 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
5 |
- Regular Season
Dolphins Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
11 |
Rushing |
618 |
Passing |
3968 |
Receiving |
68 |
Sacks |
4.5 |
Interceptions |
3 |
Touchdowns |
7 |
Rushing |
612 |
Passing |
2653 |
Receiving |
104 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
5 |
Weather

temp | 86 |
condition | partly-cloudy |
wind | East 10mph |
Injuries
Frank Darby (WR)
Qadree Ollison (RB)
Jason Spriggs (T)
Jonathan Bullard (DL)
Jaylinn Hawkins (S)
Hayden Hurst (TE)
Fabian Moreau (CB)
Richie Grant (S)
Feleipe Franks (QB)
Brandon Copeland (LB)
Jesse Davis (G)
John Jenkins (DT)
Emmanuel Ogbah (DE)
Preston Williams (CB)
Isaiah Ford (WR)
Phillip Lindsay (RB)
Dexter Williams (RB)
Elandon Roberts (LB)
Adam Butler (DL)
Noah Igbinoghene (CB)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Frank Darby (WR) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Darby has a shoulder injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active against the Saints on Sunday. |
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Qadree Ollison (RB) | Ques Sun | Quadricep - 02 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Ollison exited the last game with a quadriceps injury, and it is undecided if he will be active on Sunday versus the Saints. |
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Jason Spriggs (T) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Spriggs will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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Jonathan Bullard (DL) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 29 / 12 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Bullard will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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Jaylinn Hawkins (S) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 29 / 12 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Hawkins has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action. |
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Hayden Hurst (TE) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 29 / 12 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Hurst has been entered to the IR/COVID-19 list, leaving his availability moving forward unclear. |
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Fabian Moreau (CB) | Prob Sun | Ribs - 29 / 12 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Moreau sat out the last game due to a rib injury, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's battle with the Saints. |
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Richie Grant (S) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 28 / 12 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Grant will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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Feleipe Franks (QB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 28 / 12 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Franks has been shifted to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown when he will return. |
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Brandon Copeland (LB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 27 / 12 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Copeland will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Jesse Davis (G) | Prob Sun | Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Davis is expected to take the field against the Patriots on Sunday despite injuries to his knee and elbow. |
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John Jenkins (DT) | Prob Sun | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Jenkins is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will take on the Patriots on Sunday. |
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Emmanuel Ogbah (DE) | Prob Sun | Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Ogbah has a quad injury, but it is projected that he will face the Patriots on Sunday. |
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Preston Williams (CB) | Prob Sun | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Williams is managing an illness, but it will not affect his availability for Sunday's showdown versus the Patriots. |
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Isaiah Ford (WR) | Prob Sun | Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Ford is projected to face the Patriots on Sunday despite a knee ailment. |
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Phillip Lindsay (RB) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Lindsay is likely to suit up for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots despite an ankle injury. |
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Dexter Williams (RB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Williams has been moved to the IR/COVID-19 list, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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Elandon Roberts (LB) | Ques Sun | Leg - 02 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Roberts exited the last contest with a right leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return to the field against the Patriots on Sunday. |
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Adam Butler (DL) | Ques Sun | Illness - 01 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Butler is ailing from an illness, and it is undecided if he will battle the Titans on Sunday. |
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Noah Igbinoghene (CB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 01 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Igbinoghene will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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ATLANTA FALCONS
25 -
MIAMI DOLPHINS
16
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 12 Oct 8:34pm ATL -3 -114 O +48 -110 Closing 24 Oct 3:55pm ATL -2 -115 U +47.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
Falcons Team Leaders
Touchdowns 11
Rushing 618
Passing 3968
Receiving 68
Sacks 4.5
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 7
Rushing 612
Passing 2653
Receiving 104
Sacks 9
Interceptions 5
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- Regular Season
Dolphins Team Leaders
Touchdowns 11
Rushing 618
Passing 3968
Receiving 68
Sacks 4.5
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 7
Rushing 612
Passing 2653
Receiving 104
Sacks 9
Interceptions 5
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Weather
temp 86 condition partly-cloudy wind East 10mph -
Injuries
Frank Darby (WR)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22Qadree Ollison (RB)
Ques Sun Quadricep - 02 / 01 / 22Jason Spriggs (T)
Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21Jonathan Bullard (DL)
Out indefinitely Illness - 29 / 12 / 21Jaylinn Hawkins (S)
Out indefinitely Illness - 29 / 12 / 21Hayden Hurst (TE)
Out indefinitely Illness - 29 / 12 / 21Fabian Moreau (CB)
Prob Sun Ribs - 29 / 12 / 21Richie Grant (S)
Out indefinitely Illness - 28 / 12 / 21Feleipe Franks (QB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 28 / 12 / 21Brandon Copeland (LB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 27 / 12 / 21Jesse Davis (G)
Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22John Jenkins (DT)
Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22Emmanuel Ogbah (DE)
Prob Sun Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22Preston Williams (CB)
Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22Isaiah Ford (WR)
Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22Phillip Lindsay (RB)
Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22Dexter Williams (RB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22Elandon Roberts (LB)
Ques Sun Leg - 02 / 01 / 22Adam Butler (DL)
Ques Sun Illness - 01 / 01 / 22Noah Igbinoghene (CB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 01 / 01 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Frank Darby (WR) Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 0-0 0-1 + - Darby has a shoulder injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active against the Saints on Sunday.
Qadree Ollison (RB) Ques Sun Quadricep - 02 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-2 + - Ollison exited the last game with a quadriceps injury, and it is undecided if he will be active on Sunday versus the Saints.
Jason Spriggs (T) Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 0-1 0-2 + - Spriggs will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
Jonathan Bullard (DL) Out indefinitely Illness - 29 / 12 / 21 0-1 0-2 + - Bullard will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
Jaylinn Hawkins (S) Out indefinitely Illness - 29 / 12 / 21 0-1 0-2 + - Hawkins has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action.
Hayden Hurst (TE) Out indefinitely Illness - 29 / 12 / 21 0-1 0-2 + - Hurst has been entered to the IR/COVID-19 list, leaving his availability moving forward unclear.
Fabian Moreau (CB) Prob Sun Ribs - 29 / 12 / 21 0-1 0-2 + - Moreau sat out the last game due to a rib injury, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's battle with the Saints.
Richie Grant (S) Out indefinitely Illness - 28 / 12 / 21 0-1 0-2 + - Grant will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
Feleipe Franks (QB) Out indefinitely Illness - 28 / 12 / 21 0-1 0-2 + - Franks has been shifted to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown when he will return.
Brandon Copeland (LB) Out indefinitely Illness - 27 / 12 / 21 0-1 0-2 + - Copeland will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jesse Davis (G) Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Davis is expected to take the field against the Patriots on Sunday despite injuries to his knee and elbow.
John Jenkins (DT) Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Jenkins is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will take on the Patriots on Sunday.
Emmanuel Ogbah (DE) Prob Sun Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Ogbah has a quad injury, but it is projected that he will face the Patriots on Sunday.
Preston Williams (CB) Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Williams is managing an illness, but it will not affect his availability for Sunday's showdown versus the Patriots.
Isaiah Ford (WR) Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Ford is projected to face the Patriots on Sunday despite a knee ailment.
Phillip Lindsay (RB) Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Lindsay is likely to suit up for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots despite an ankle injury.
Dexter Williams (RB) Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Williams has been moved to the IR/COVID-19 list, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Elandon Roberts (LB) Ques Sun Leg - 02 / 01 / 22 1-1 0-2 + - Roberts exited the last contest with a right leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return to the field against the Patriots on Sunday.
Adam Butler (DL) Ques Sun Illness - 01 / 01 / 22 1-1 0-2 + - Butler is ailing from an illness, and it is undecided if he will battle the Titans on Sunday.
Noah Igbinoghene (CB) Out indefinitely Illness - 01 / 01 / 22 1-1 0-2 + - Igbinoghene will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.