On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins will take on the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium in a game between the AFC and NFC. Both teams, with records below 500, are in desperate need of a win. However, for the Dolphins, this game carries even more weight. Having lost four of their last five games, they are in a precarious position and a win is crucial to their playoff aspirations.
Although their play has been inconsistent, the Cardinals have won two of their last three games, including a big win over the 49ers. A big worry has been their injuries, but they look better going into this game. They have the sixth-best running offense in the country, led by Kyler Murray. This could give them an edge against Miami’s 21st-best run defense.
On the flip side, the Dolphins have been grappling with a tough period since Tua Tagovailoa’s injury. Miami’s offense has only managed to score 40 points in its last four games, underscoring the team’s vulnerability in his absence. The potential return of Tua could be a game-changer. The health of key players Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, who have both had limited practice time, is crucial. While their defense has been solid against the pass, they need to shore up their run-stopping abilities.
The best bet in this case is for the overall points total to be less than 49. Expect a tough game with fewer goals.