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?

• Regular Season

Falcons Team Leaders

ATL

Touchdowns	Cordarrelle Patterson 9
Rushing	Cordarrelle Patterson 489
Passing	Matt Ryan 2914
Receiving	Kyle Pitts 49
Sacks	Dante Fowler Jr. 3.5
Interceptions	Jaylinn Hawkins 2

MIA

Touchdowns	Myles Gaskin 7
Rushing	Myles Gaskin 526
Passing	Tua Tagovailoa 1945
Receiving	Jaylen Waddle 86
Sacks	Jaelan Phillips 8.5
Interceptions	Xavien Howard 4

• Regular Season

Dolphins Team Leaders

ATL

Touchdowns	Cordarrelle Patterson 9
Rushing	Cordarrelle Patterson 489
Passing	Matt Ryan 2914
Receiving	Kyle Pitts 49
Sacks	Dante Fowler Jr. 3.5
Interceptions	Jaylinn Hawkins 2

MIA

Touchdowns	Myles Gaskin 7
Rushing	Myles Gaskin 526
Passing	Tua Tagovailoa 1945
Receiving	Jaylen Waddle 86
Sacks	Jaelan Phillips 8.5
Interceptions	Xavien Howard 4

Weather

temp	86
condition	partly-cloudy
wind	East 10mph

Injuries

Atlanta

Fabian Moreau (CB)

Ques Sun Hamstring - 05 / 12 / 21

Richie Grant (S)

Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 12 / 21

Adetokunbo Ogundeji (LB)

Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 12 / 21

Deion Jones (LB)

Prob Sun Shoulder - 26 / 11 / 21

D'Onta Foreman (RB)

Ques Sun Tricep - 24 / 11 / 21

Dustin Colquitt (P)

Out indefinitely Illness - 22 / 11 / 21

Jonathan Bullard (DL)

Ques Sun Knee - 19 / 11 / 21

Jaylinn Hawkins (S)

Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 11 / 21

Hayden Hurst (TE)

Ques Sun Ankle - 15 / 11 / 21

Kendall Sheffield (DB)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 15 / 11 / 21

Miami

Patrick Laird (RB)

Out indefinitely Knee - 05 / 12 / 21

Robert Hunt (G)

Prob Sun Back - 01 / 12 / 21

Brandon Jones (S)

Ques Week 15 Ankle - 01 / 12 / 21

Preston Williams (CB)

Prob Sun Knee - 01 / 12 / 21

Jaelan Phillips (LB)

Ques Sun Hip - 01 / 12 / 21

Jaylen Waddle (WR)

Ques Week 15 Leg - 01 / 12 / 21

Jevon Holland (S)

Prob Sun Ankle - 01 / 12 / 21

Phillip Lindsay (RB)

Ques Week 15 Ankle - 01 / 12 / 21

Jerome Baker (LB)

Prob Sun Knee - 24 / 11 / 21

Brandon Jones (S)

Ques Sun Ankle - 24 / 11 / 21

Injuries

Atlanta

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Fabian Moreau (CB)	Ques Sun	Hamstring - 05 / 12 / 21	1-1	0-2	+ -
Moreau was removed from the last game with a hamstring injury, and it is undecided if he will face the Panthers on Sunday.
Richie Grant (S)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 05 / 12 / 21	1-1	0-2	+ -
Grant was lifted from the last game with an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will return against the Panthers on Sunday.
Adetokunbo Ogundeji (LB)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 05 / 12 / 21	1-1	0-2	+ -
Ogundeji was removed from the previous game with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will lace up against the Panthers on Sunday.
Deion Jones (LB)	Prob Sun	Shoulder - 26 / 11 / 21	1-2	0-3	+ -
Jones sat out the last game with a shoulder injury, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
D'Onta Foreman (RB)	Ques Sun	Tricep - 24 / 11 / 21	1-2	0-3	+ -
Foreman is tending to a triceps injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play against the Patriots on Sunday.
Dustin Colquitt (P)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 22 / 11 / 21	1-2	0-3	+ -
Colquitt has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and he will miss an unknown period of time.
Jonathan Bullard (DL)	Ques Sun	Knee - 19 / 11 / 21	1-3	0-4	+ -
Bullard has been absent from the previous game with a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will be available against the Panthers on Sunday.
Jaylinn Hawkins (S)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 15 / 11 / 21	1-3	0-4	+ -
Hawkins is bothered by an ankle injury, but is likely that he will be in Sunday's lineup against the Jaguars.
Hayden Hurst (TE)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 15 / 11 / 21	1-3	0-4	+ -
Hurst has hit the Injured Reserve/Designated for Return list with an ankle injury, and he has three weeks to be activated.
Kendall Sheffield (DB)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 15 / 11 / 21	1-3	0-4	+ -
Sheffield missed the last contest tending to a hamstring injury, but it is projected that he will play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Miami

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Patrick Laird (RB)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 05 / 12 / 21	1-0	1-0	+ -
Laird is out of the lineup with an MCL injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Robert Hunt (G)	Prob Sun	Back - 01 / 12 / 21	1-0	1-0	+ -
Hunt is tending to a back injury, but it is anticipated that he will take the field Sunday versus the Giants.
Brandon Jones (S)	Ques Week 15	Ankle - 01 / 12 / 21	1-0	1-0	+ -
Jones sat out the last contest with an elbow and ankle injury. It is uncertain if he will suit up for Week 15 against the Jets.
Preston Williams (CB)	Prob Sun	Knee - 01 / 12 / 21	1-0	1-0	+ -
Williams is hampered by a knee injury, but he is likely to be available for Sunday's tilt against the Giants.
Jaelan Phillips (LB)	Ques Sun	Hip - 01 / 12 / 21	1-0	1-0	+ -
Phillips is managing a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will take the field on Sunday versus the Giants.
Jaylen Waddle (WR)	Ques Week 15	Leg - 01 / 12 / 21	1-0	1-0	+ -
Waddle was removed from the last game with a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return for Week 15 versus the Jets.
Jevon Holland (S)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 01 / 12 / 21	1-0	1-0	+ -
Holland has injured his ankle, but it is projected that it will not effect his status for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Phillip Lindsay (RB)	Ques Week 15	Ankle - 01 / 12 / 21	1-0	1-0	+ -
Lindsay was held out of the last contest with an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active Week 15 versus the Jets.
Jerome Baker (LB)	Prob Sun	Knee - 24 / 11 / 21	2-0	1-1	+ -
Baker is expected to face the Panthers on Sunday despite a knee injury.
Brandon Jones (S)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 24 / 11 / 21	2-0	1-1	+ -
Jones is bothered by ankle and elbow injuries, leaving his status for Sunday's clash with the Panthers hazy.