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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Miami Dolphins
7-5 215.88
223.18
 
VS
proj
Green Bay Packers
198.7 4-8
216.18

Miami Dolphins overcome multiple busts, defeat Green Bay Packers, 215.88-198.70

Both teams were hampered by starters who put up 0 points, but Miami Dolphins were able to persevere and earn the victory, securing a 215.88-198.70 win over Green Bay Packers. Miami Dolphins never trailed in this one after earning a 2.60-point lead on Thursday behind Saquon Barkley (15.2 points). Christian Watson (4 Rec, 110 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Brian Robinson Jr. (105 Rush Yds, 20 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for Green Bay Packers in the loss. This marks the second time this season Miami Dolphins have knocked off Green Bay Packers, after winning 221.82-218.9 in their last matchup. Miami Dolphins (7-5) will look to earn another win against Denver Broncos, while Green Bay Packers (4-8) take on Arizona Cardinals in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Miami Dolphins   Green Bay Packers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 30-15 win over the Texans, Roberts scored 21 points to beat his 13.01-point projection. He made 9 tackles and recorded a sack to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Miami Dolphins this week. Roberts will go up against the 49ers next week.
Elandon Roberts

Top Player Comparison

Miami Dolphins
Points
% of total points 215.88
1
Zay Jones
WR
30.5
10.24
14.1%
2
Elandon Roberts
LB
21
13.01
9.7%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
15.2
17.51
7%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
15
22.82
6.9%
Green Bay Packers
Points
% of total points 198.7
1
Christian Watson
WR
28
10.97
14.1%
2
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB
23.5
9.18
11.8%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
18.9
13.78
9.5%
4
Jamin Davis
LB
16
12.5
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Graham Gano had a 57-yard field goal for Green Bay Packers for the team, who trailed 15.20-12.60 after Thanksgiving Day.
Sunday Early
Latavius Murray had a 52-yard run for Green Bay Packers, who trailed 209.88-104.50 after the early games.
Sunday Night
Christian Watson had a 63-yard touchdown catch for Green Bay Packers, while Aaron Jones had a 23-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 215.88-198.70 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Miami Dolphins   Green Bay Packers

Game Notes

Half of the starters on Miami Dolphins scored higher than their projected point totals.
Green Bay Packers had only six of their 20 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as Miami Dolphins had two starters score zero points, while Green Bay Packers had one.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
Not only did Miami Dolphins earn the W, but they also easily covered the 7-point predicted margin of victory.

Next Week Preview

Green Bay Packers
With Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals both now on two-game losing streaks, something will have to give in Week 13. Green Bay Packers won't be able to rely on another 15 points from Frankie Luvu, who has a bye in Week 13. Arizona Cardinals won't have Kyler Murray, James Conner, Isaiah Simmons, DeAndre Hopkins, Brian Burns, D'Onta Foreman, Marquise Brown, Budda Baker, J.J. Watt, Zach Allen, Jalen Thompson, Zaven Collins, A.J. Green, Greg Dortch, Zach Ertz, Rondale Moore, or Darrel Williams.
Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins (7-5) will take on Denver Broncos (4-8) in Week 13. Through 12 weeks of action, Miami Dolphins have posted the eighth-most points in the league while Denver Broncos (171.43 PPG) are ranked last. Over the past two weeks, Miami Dolphins have put up 136.99 points per game, while Denver Broncos have averaged 170.34 per contest.