The Miami Dolphins (2-3) are 3-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Sunday, October 20, 2024 against the Indianapolis Colts (3-3). The contest has a point total set at 44.
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TV channel: FOX
Colts Insights
The Colts rank midde-of-the-pack this season in points scored (23.2 per game), ranking 15th in the league.
Through the air, Indianapolis is midde-of-the-road this season in passing yards, ranking 12th in the league with 1,315 (219.2 per game).
On the ground, the Colts’ rushing offense ranks 15th in the NFL with 706 rushing yards (117.7 per game) and is seventh in the league with seven rushing touchdowns.
Indianapolis is eighth in the NFL in third-down percentage (42.7%) and 15th in red-zone percentage (57.1%).
So far this year, Indianapolis’ defense is 18th in the NFL with 23.2 points allowed per game and 30th with 389.5 total yards allowed per contest.
When it comes to stopping the pass, the Colts’ defense has been ineffective this season, as it ranks fifth-to-last in the league with 1,406 passing yards allowed (234.3 per game).
Against the run, the Colts have been one of the least effective defenses in the league, surrendering the second-most rushing yards in the NFL (155.2 per game). Meanwhile, they rank 18th with six rushing touchdowns allowed.
Defensively, Indianapolis is 28th in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed (45.3%) and 27th in red-zone percentage allowed (68.4%).
Dolphins Insights
The Dolphins have had one of the least effective scoring offenses in the league, ranking 32nd in the NFL by tallying 12 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 29th in the NFL with 302.4 total yards per contest.
Through the air, Miami’s passing attack has been sputtering this season, as it ranks fifth-last in the league with 928 passing yards (185.6 per game).
On the ground, the Dolphins have been one of the bottom rushing offenses in the league, ranking eighth-last in the NFL by posting 116.8 rush yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 24th with three rushing touchdowns.
Miami ranks 31st in the NFL in terms of red-zone percentage, with a mark of 36.4%. It is 31st in third-down percentage at 30.3%.
This season, Miami has given up 113 points, ranking 11th in the league with 22.6 points allowed per contest. In terms of total yards, it ranks second in the NFL with 1,427 total yards allowed (285.4 per contest).
When it comes to defending the pass, the Dolphins have been one of the most effective defenses in the league, ranking second in the NFL by allowing 159.6 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 10th with 6.2 yards allowed per pass attempt.
Against the run, the Dolphins have been one of the most effective defenses in the league, ranking 10th in the NFL by giving up 125.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 21st with 4.7 yards allowed per rush attempt.
On defense, Miami is first in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed at 25.5%. In red-zone efficiency allowed, it ranks 26th at 66.7%.
Colts Leaders
On the season as a whole, Anthony Richardson has completed 50.6% of his throws for 654 passing yards, three TDs, and six picks. He has also been a factor in the ground game with 141 rushing yards on 21 carries with one score.
On the ground this season, Jonathan Taylor has 72 rushing attempts for 349 yards (4.8 YPC) and four touchdowns, with six receptions for 77 yards as a receiver.
Looking at the season as a whole, Richardson has 21 rushing attempts for 141 yards (6.7 YPC) and one TD.
Looking at Alec Pierce’s season-long production, he has 21 targets for 13 receptions, 368 yards, and three touchdowns.
Last week, Michael Pittman Jr. had five passes thrown his way, and he hauled in three balls for 35 yards and one TD. On the season, he has grabbed 25 passes (on 42 targets) for 273 yards and two scores.
Josh Downs saw nine targets last week and grabbed seven balls for 66 yards and one TD. In terms of his stats for the season, he has been targeted 35 times, with 27 catches, 239 yards and two scores.
Defensively, Jaylon Jones’ stat line this season includes 39 tackles, two TFL, and two interceptions.
Dolphins Leaders
On the ground, Devon Achane has rushed for 183 yards (36.6 per game) and one touchdown in five games.
Achane has also tallied 21 catches for 186 yards and one TD.
Tyreek Hill has recorded 23 catches for 286 yards (57.2 per game) and one touchdown in five games.
In the passing attack, Jaylen Waddle has scored zero TDs, hauling in 21 balls for 258 yards (51.6 per game).
Tyler Huntley has thrown for 290 yards (145 per game), completing 60.4% of his throws, with zero touchdowns and one pick in two games.
As a runner, Huntley has scored one touchdown and picked up 47 yards.
In five contests for the Dolphins, Jordyn Brooks has registered one sack to go with two TFL and 39 tackles.
Over five games for the Dolphins, Emmanuel Ogbah has delivered one interception to go with 18 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended.
The Dolphins’ Zach Sieler has totaled one interception plus 14 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended in five games.
On the defensive side of the ball, Calais Campbell has piled up 12 tackles, four TFL, and two sacks in five games.
Colts Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Texans |
L 29-27 |
CBS |
9/15/2024 |
at Packers |
L 16-10 |
FOX |
9/22/2024 |
Bears |
W 21-16 |
CBS |
9/29/2024 |
Steelers |
W 27-24 |
CBS |
10/6/2024 |
at Jaguars |
L 37-34 |
CBS |
10/13/2024 |
at Titans |
W 20-17 |
CBS |
10/20/2024 |
Dolphins |
– |
FOX |
10/27/2024 |
at Texans |
– |
CBS |
11/3/2024 |
at Vikings |
– |
CBS |
11/10/2024 |
Bills |
– |
CBS |
11/17/2024 |
at Jets |
– |
NBC |
11/24/2024 |
Lions |
– |
FOX |
12/1/2024 |
at Patriots |
– |
CBS |
12/15/2024 |
at Broncos |
– |
CBS |
12/22/2024 |
Titans |
– |
CBS |
TBD |
at Giants |
– |
– |
TBD |
Jaguars |
– |
– |
Dolphins Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Jaguars |
W 20-17 |
CBS |
9/12/2024 |
Bills |
L 31-10 |
Amazon Prime Video |
9/22/2024 |
at Seahawks |
L 24-3 |
CBS |
9/30/2024 |
Titans |
L 31-12 |
ESPN |
10/6/2024 |
at Patriots |
W 15-10 |
FOX |
10/20/2024 |
at Colts |
– |
FOX |
10/27/2024 |
Cardinals |
– |
FOX |
11/3/2024 |
at Bills |
– |
CBS |
11/11/2024 |
at Rams |
– |
ESPN |
11/17/2024 |
Raiders |
– |
CBS |
11/24/2024 |
Patriots |
– |
CBS |
11/28/2024 |
at Packers |
– |
NBC |
12/8/2024 |
Jets |
– |
CBS |
12/15/2024 |
at Texans |
– |
CBS |
12/22/2024 |
49ers |
– |
CBS |
12/29/2024 |
at Browns |
– |
NBC |
TBD |
at Jets |
– |
– |
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