- Matchup: Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts
- Scheduled Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Odds – Point Spread: Dolphins +2.5
- Over/Under Total: 40
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The Miami Dolphins (1-7) are on their way to Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday to face off against the Indianapolis Colts (2-7). Miami is entering this matchup as 2.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 40 points.
The Dolphins currently boast a record of 1-7 this season. In their last outing, Miami faced the Detroit Lions and suffered a defeat, finishing at 19-9. Ollie Gordon was the standout rusher for the Dolphins, accumulating 55 yards on 16 attempts (averaging 3.4 yards per carry). Caleb Douglas contributed with 6 receptions for 70 yards, achieving an impressive average of 11.7 yards per catch. Quarterback Malik Willis completed 13 of 25 passes for 128 yards, with a dismal quarterback rating of 50.1 and one interception. On defense, Miami allowed 102 rushing yards on 28 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards per carry against them. They conceded 18 completions on 26 attempts for 168 passing yards, giving them a completion rate of 69.2%. With a total of 228 yards from 47 plays, the Dolphins ran the ball 21 times for 77 yards, averaging 3.7 yards per rush.
In terms of scoring, the Dolphins average just 15.8 points per game. Their offensive performance has yielded 117.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 13th in the league. Overall, they’ve amassed 2,258 total yards this season. Miami has achieved 64 first downs but has also incurred 61 penalties costing them 423 yards. They have lost possession 10 times, with 6 interceptions and 4 fumbles. Miami’s offense has scored a total of 13 touchdowns consisting of 6 receiving and 7 rushing.
On defense, the Dolphins rank 23rd in the NFL, allowing an average of 25.0 points per game. They have conceded 3.8 yards per rush and 111.8 rushing yards per game. In terms of passing defense, Miami has allowed 1,715 passing yards, ranking them 7th in the league. Giving up 214.4 passing yards per game at a completion rate of 76.0%, their overall yardage allowed stands at 326.1 per game, placing them 13th in the NFL. They have surrendered 16 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns this season, amounting to a total of 894 rushing yards across 8 games.
The Indianapolis Colts enter this matchup with a record of 2-7 for the season. In their most recent game, they faced the Dallas Cowboys and suffered a close defeat, ending at 27-23. Daniel Jones (1 touchdown) completed 20 of 34 passes for 180 yards, achieving a quarterback rating of 70.7 while throwing 1 interception with an average of 5.3 yards per attempt. Jonathan Taylor led the rushing attack for Indianapolis, recording 46 yards on 13 carries, with an average of 3.5 yards per attempt. Taylor also stood out in the receiving game, catching 5 passes for 18 yards (averaging 3.6 yards per reception). The Colts’ rushing attack averaged 4.6 yards per carry, accumulating 105 yards on 23 attempts. Overall, the Colts finished the game with 271 total yards over 57 plays (averaging 4.8 yards per play). The secondary allowed a 61.8% completion rate, conceding 329 yards on 21 of 34 passing attempts while also allowing 179 yards on 34 rushing attempts (5.3 yards per rush).
Analyzing their scoring, the Colts currently rank 24th in the league, averaging 20.4 points per game. For the season, they have tallied 1,563 passing yards, averaging 173.7 yards per game, placing them 27th in the league. On the ground, they average 115.2 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,037 yards this season. The Colts’ offense averages just 288.9 total yards per game, ranking them 27th overall. They have contributed 392 yards through 54 penalties, which places them 27th in penalties taken. They have surrendered 10 interceptions and lost 7 fumbles, while earning 86 first downs.
Defensively, they have allowed 16 passing touchdowns, giving up 224.8 passing yards per game, ranking 17th overall. The Colts have permitted a total of 1,233 rushing yards (averaging 137.0 rushing yards per game) and have conceded 9 rushing touchdowns this season. The defense has recorded 6 takeaways (4 forced fumbles and 2 interceptions) throughout the year. They have allowed 249 points, ranking 30th in points allowed, with their defense on the field for 533 scrimmage plays, placing them 20th in the league.
Who will come out on top in the Dolphins vs. Colts matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Dolphins +2.5
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