Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins preview, prediction: On Paper

Key Points:

• The Detroit Lions enter their game against the 1-6 Miami Dolphins physically worn but confident, with a strong passing offense ranked eighth in DVOA facing Miami's struggling 29th-ranked pass defense.
• Detroit's rushing attack, ranked fourth overall, showed improvement against the Vikings and faces a Dolphins run defense ranked 26th, which tends to allow consistent, if not explosive, rushing plays.
• Miami's offense, led by rookie QB Malik Willis, ranks 26th in passing and 26th in rushing, with a young and inexperienced receiving corps and offensive line struggles, while the Lions' pass defense ranks 24th and may be weakened by injuries.
• The Dolphins' run game shows potential but is inconsistent, with the Lions' run defense ranked 23rd and possibly impacted by the absence of linebacker Jack Campbell, giving Miami a slight edge in the ground game matchup.
• The preview predicts a Lions victory, emphasizing Detroit's advantage in passing offense versus Miami's weak pass defense, projecting a final score of Lions 38, Dolphins 24.