In a week 6 collision, the 4-1 Minnesota Vikings head out to the 3-2 Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 16. The kickoff is scheduled for 1:00PM ET. They last played with the Vikings besting the Dolphins 41-17 on December 16, 2018. Overall, in their last 10 head-to-heads the Dolphins lead 6-4.
The Vikings are 7-3 over the their last 10 games. And the Dolphins have posted a 7-3 mark over the their last 10 games.
In the betting odds, the Vikings are favored by 3.0 points. The over/under comes in at 45.0.
The Vikings are anchored by Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 1,327 yards, 7 td passes with 5 picks this year. Dalvin Cook has rumbled for 373 yards with 3 TDs. Justin Jefferson has 40 receptions for 547 yards and 2 TDs.
The Dolphins are guided by Teddy Bridgewater who has thrown for 193 yards, 1 td pass with 1 pick this season. Tyreek Hill has 38 catches for 524 yards and 2 TDs.
The Vikings are the team to beat in the NFC North. The Dolphins are in 2nd in the AFC East.
Teddy Bridgewater is 0-1 against the Vikings as a starter.
The Dolphins are listed among the the bottom defensively currently in the league.
The Vikings enter off a victory over the Chicago Bears 29-22 and the Dolphins enter the contest following a defeat at the hands of the New York Jets 40-17.
Game Details
• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (MIN) at Miami Dolphins (MIA)
• Date: October 16, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Hard Rock Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 84F; 67% humidity; wind: ENE 14 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | MIA | MIN | MIA | ||
| Record | 4-1 | 3-2 | 7-3 | 7-3 | |
| Home Record | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5-1 | 5-0 | |
| Away Record | 1-1 | 1-2 | 2-2 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 23.0 | 23.0 | 23.2 | 22.2 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.4 | 26.2 | 22.3 | 22.5 | |
| Point Differential | +13 | -16 | +9 | -3 | |
| Yards/Game | 361.0 | 347.8 | 335.4 | 322.8 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 369.8 | 386.8 | 378.7 | 326.3 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 259.2 | 265.0 | 227.4 | 220.8 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 249.4 | 276.8 | 254.1 | 210.5 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 101.8 | 82.8 | 108.0 | 102.0 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 120.4 | 110.0 | 124.6 | 115.8 | |
| First Downs/Game | 24.2 | 19.8 | 19.7 | 19.6 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 20.4 | 21.6 | 22.3 | 18.8 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 42.9 | 40.7 | 36.6 | 39.0 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 36.2 | 49.2 | 36.8 | 40.9 | |
| Turnover Margin | +1 | -2 | +6 | -1 | |
| Total Games | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
Minnesota Vikings 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 131-198 | 1,327 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Dalvin Cook | 81 | 373 | 3 | 16 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Jefferson | 40 | 547 | 2 | 64 |
Miami Dolphins 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Teddy Bridgewater | 14-26 | 193 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Raheem Mostert | 57 | 260 | 1 | 25 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Tyreek Hill | 38 | 524 | 2 | 64 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 16-Dec-18 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Miami Dolphins | 41-17 |
| Sun 21-Dec-14 | 1:03PM | MIAMI DOLPHINS d. Minnesota Vikings | 37-35 |
| Sun 19-Sep-10 | 1:05PM | Miami Dolphins d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 14-10 |
| Sun 19-Nov-06 | 1:03PM | MIAMI DOLPHINS d. Minnesota Vikings | 24-20 |
| Sat 21-Dec-02 | 1:30PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Miami Dolphins | 20-17 |
| Sun 10-Sep-00 | 12:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Miami Dolphins | 13-7 |
| Sun 25-Sep-94 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Miami Dolphins | 38-35 |
| Sun 02-Oct-88 | 4:00PM | MIAMI DOLPHINS d. Minnesota Vikings | 24-7 |
| Sun 05-Dec-82 | 1:00PM | MIAMI DOLPHINS d. Minnesota Vikings | 22-14 |
| Sun 16-Sep-79 | 2:00PM | Miami Dolphins d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 27-12 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| MIN | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 4-6 | 6-4 |
| Home Record | 4-2 | 4-0 |
| Away Record | 0-4 | 2-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 2956-4421 | 66.9% | 33,920 | 230 | 96 | 249 | 1-2 (3) |
| Teddy Bridgewater | 1337-2014 | 66.4% | 14,630 | 72 | 44 | 160 | 0-1 (1) |
Starting QB Trends
– Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 12-8
– Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. Miami Dolphins: 1-1
– Teddy Bridgewater W-L last 20 games as a starter: 8-12
– Teddy Bridgewater last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 0-1
Game Injuries
Minnesota Vikings: Alexander Mattison (RB) Shoulder – Questionable; D.J. Wonnum (LB) Illness – Out
Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa (QB) Concussion – Out; Raheem Mostert (RB) Knee – Questionable; Durham Smythe (TE) Hamstring – Questionable; Terron Armstead (OT) Toe – Questionable; Elijah Campbell (S) Foot – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Minnesota Vikings
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 45.0
Betting Trends
| Minnesota Vikings | Miami Dolphins | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-3-1 | 3-2-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-5-1 | 6-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 7-3-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 6-4-0 | 4-6-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Minnesota Vikings: +1800
• Miami Dolphins: +4000
Vikings vs. Dolphins Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Minnesota Vikings d. Miami Dolphins 25-21
• GFA Model: Miami Dolphins d. Minnesota Vikings 25-23