The Miami Dolphins (2-3) will face off against the Indianapolis Colts (3-3) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Dolphins lead the all-time series with the Colts, and their most recent playoff victory against Indianapolis was in 2000. The weather is expected to be 66 degrees with no chance of rain.
The Dolphins are currently underdogs by 3 points, with several players listed as questionable or doubtful due to injuries. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss his fourth game, with Tyler “Snoop” Huntley starting in his place. The Dolphins have a strong run game, especially with De’Von Achane returning from a concussion. The Colts defense ranks 31st in the NFL against the run.
The Colts will be without running back Jonathan Taylor due to an ankle injury, which will impact their offense. Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson has dual-threat abilities but has been prone to turnovers. The Colts will need to rely on backup players to step up in Taylor’s absence.
The Dolphins, under head coach Mike McDaniel, have a good record coming off their bye week but have struggled as road underdogs. Colts offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr. is the son of the late former Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano Sr.
Overall, the Dolphins will need to focus on their run game to defeat the Colts, while the Colts will need to adjust without Taylor in the lineup. The game is expected to be a competitive matchup between the two teams.
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