The New Orleans Saints (2-9) will head to South Beach to face the Miami Dolphins (4-7) on Sunday afternoon.
Last time out, the Saints had a disappointing showing in a 24-10 loss to the Falcons. In the loss, the New Orleans red zone offense repeatedly could not capitalize on their opportunities.
The Dolphins enter Sunday having one two straight. Their most recent win came over the Commanders in Madrid.
Kickoff between New Orleans and Miami from Hard Rock Stadium is scheduled for noon on Sunday, November 30th.
GOOD MEMORIES
The Saints have not played in Miami Gardens since their Super Bowl win over the Colts in 2009. On that day, Drew Brees and company led the Black and Gold to their only Super Bowl Title.
In the game that would have been their return trip, it was moved overseas as an NFL International game.
With Thomas Morstead no longer in the roster, the Saints have zero players left from that team. Cameron Jordan was taken in the next draft after that victory.
RUNNING GAME QUESTIONS
With Alvin Kamara ruled out with injury, the Saints running game will be left in the hands of their younger running backs.
Devin Neal, Austin Estime, and Taysom Hill will likely be the only options to carry the football. The two younger backs have an opportunity to prove themselves and earn more playing time moving forward depending on their performance in this game.
DREAM CRUSHERS?
While the chances are still slim, Miami’s recent two-game surge has kept them alive in the AFC playoff race.
They would likely have to win out, but they do still have a chance as of now. The Saints have a chance to play spoiler on Sunday and slow that momentum.
SERIES RECORD: Dolphins lead 7-6
Last 5 Meetings:
2021: DOLPHINS 20 – SAINTS 3
2017: SAINTS 20 – DOLPHINS 0
2013: SAINTS 38 – DOLPHINS 17
2009: SAINTS 46 – DOLPHINS 34
2005: DOLPHINS 21 – SAINTS 6
STAT LEADERS
Saints
Tyler Shough: 81-126, 829 Yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
Alvin Kamara: 131 Carries, 471 Yards, 1 TD
Chris Olave: 69 catches, 734 Yards, 4 TD
Carl Granderson & Cam Jordan: 4.5 Sacks
Demario Davis: 102 Tackles (48 Solo)
Kool-Aid McKinstry: 2 INT
Blake Grupe: 18-of-26 Field Goals, Long of 54, 15-of-15 PAT (No longer on team)
Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa: 213-312, 2,123 Yards, 17 TD, 13 INT
De’von Achane: 164 Carries, 900 yards, 5 TD
Jaylen Waddle: 49 Catches, 722 Yards, 5 TD
Bradley Chubb: 4.5 Sacks
Jordyn Brooks: 65 Tackles (36 Solo)
3 Players Tied: 1 INT
Riley Patterson: 17-of-19 Field Goals, Long of 49, 23-of-24 PAT
INJURY REPORT:
Saints
Alvin Kamara, RB, Ankle/Knee, Out
Chris Olave, WR, Back, Questionable
Dolphins
Rasul Douglas, CB, Foot/Ankle, Questionable
Austin Jackson, OL, Toe, Questionable
Benito Jones, DT, Toe, Questionable
Darren Waller, TE, Pectoral, Questionable