Lions vs Dolphins predictions, graded
Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins · Week 9, 2026 · Sun, Nov 8 · Final: Lions 19, Dolphins 9 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Lions vs Dolphins? Of 8 pundits with a call on record, all 8 take the Lions. 6 named a score; the median has the Lions by 17. The Lions won 19-9, so 8 of 8 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 88 out of 100.
Who the room took
8 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callLions vs Dolphins picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 2 Lions
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Lions
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 4 Lions.
Lions vs Dolphins score predictions
6 pundits named a score; the median call is Lions by 17, and the final was Lions by 10.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Pete PriscoLions 30, Dolphins 13Hit · 83
- Evan “Foxy” FoxLions 45, Dolphins 21Close · 67
- Chris SimmsLions 34, Dolphins 24Hit · 100
- Richard ShermanLions 34, Dolphins 16Hit · 81
- Mitchell EisensteinLions 31, Dolphins 14Hit · 83
- John BreechLions 31, Dolphins 17Hit · 90
Lions at Dolphins: how they came in
The Lions are 5-2 and have won 3 straight; the Dolphins are 1-6. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Lions at 10.3 wins on average, and 18 pundits put the Dolphins at 2.8 wins on average.
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- Record coming in
- 5-2 · won 3 straight · 203 scored, 180 allowed
- Last games
- W 19-15 vs Vikings Week 8
- W 20-17 vs Packers Week 7
- W 45-21 at Cardinals Week 5
- Unit ranks
- offense 5th, defense 11th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 10.3 · 3 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 7 Lions games
- Record coming in
- 1-6 · 117 scored, 181 allowed
- Last games
- L 19-24 vs Patriots Week 8
- W 28-25 at Jets Week 7
- L 24-31 vs Bengals Week 5
- Unit ranks
- offense 28th, defense 27th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 7-10
- Win-total calls
- 18 pundits · average 2.8 · 0 to 7 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 7 Dolphins games
Lions and Dolphins players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Lions
- Jared GoffStarting QB · QB
2,134 passing yards · 15 TD, 2 INT · 67.8% completions · 8 games · 9th in the NFL in passing yards
Jared Goff to stay with Detroit Lions
“QB Jared Goff, Lions ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (An 11th round pick in real time ADP)
“It's Jared Goff... So I love Goff. And, you know, you bypass a quarterback... to load up on other positions in the early rounds and then just take a steady quarterback.” the article →
- Jahmyr GibbsRB1 · RB
847 rushing yards on 177 carries · 11 TD · 34 catches for 285 · 8 games · 3rd in the NFL in rushing yards
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“He was my RB1. I've moved Gibbs to the top spot now.” the article →
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by an unstated measure
“Jahmyr Gibbs is perhaps the top running back in the league.” the article →
- Amon-Ra St. BrownWR1 · WR
61 catches for 657 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in receiving yards
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“As the Lions' No.1 offensive weapon, he forces defensive playcallers to make tough decisions” the article →
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown remains Detroit's clear-cut No. 1 WR.” the article →
- Sam LaPortaTE1 · TE
35 catches for 399 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 35th in the NFL in receiving yards
Sam LaPorta to sign a new deal
“As he alluded to, LaPorta will likely have a big payday this offseason, whether it's with the Lions or someone else. ... As long as LaPorta continues to produce, he will surely have a robust market if he becomes a free agent this offseason.” the article →
Sam LaPorta to move to Detroit Lions
“If a tight end is to finally break that $20 million threshold, it could be either Bowers or Detroit Lions weapon Sam LaPorta, who are next in line to receive life-changing money.” the article →
- Alim McNeillSack leader · DT
5.5 sacks · 8 solo tackles · 8 games · 12th in the NFL in sacks
- Jack CampbellTackle leader · LB
30 solo tackles · 7 games · 46th in the NFL in solo tackles
Dolphins
- Malik WillisStarting QB · QB
1,396 passing yards · 6 TD, 6 INT · 58.2% completions · 232 rushing yards · 8 games · 26th in the NFL in passing yards
Malik Willis to record 1,000 rushing yards
“But the appeal of Willis is that if he plays 17 games, he might run for 1,000 yards. Yes, he’s that good of a runner.” the article →
Malik Willis to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“I think he's going to produce as a QB1 in fantasy because he's going to freaking run.” the article →
- Ollie Gordon IIRB1 · RB
463 rushing yards on 107 carries · 4 TD · 7 catches for 23 · 7 games · 16th in the NFL in rushing yards
Ollie Gordon II to be 1st on the depth chart
“Gordon is going to be the workhorse for the Dolphins running game until further notice” the article →
- Malik WashingtonWR1 · WR
33 catches for 350 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 53rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Caleb Douglas in a walking boot ... Washington is expected to be Miami's No. 1 receiver in Week 3.” the article →
Malik Washington to make the roster
“along with veterans Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert” the article →
- Greg DulcichTE1 · TE
24 catches for 270 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 83rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
“Dulcich could be a sneaky-good fantasy option this year.” the article →
Greg Dulcich to be 1st on the depth chart
“with only Will Kacmarek, Seydou Traore, and Ben Sims behind him on the tight end depth chart, Dulcich should be the Dolphins' every-down tight end” the article →
- Chop RobinsonSack leader · LB
4 sacks · 7 solo tackles · 7 games · 29th in the NFL in sacks
“Robinson will be back against Kansas City and told reporters Thursday he'll be wearing a Guardian cap (Week 3)” the article →
- Jacob RodriguezTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 34 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 22nd in the NFL in solo tackles
Jacob Rodriguez to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Green dot linebacker already as a rookie. And here he was with 14 tackles... There's a good chance that he's going to be right there in the mix for defensive rookie of the year.” the article →
Jacob Rodriguez to be 1st on the depth chart
“Miami will start three rookies on defense: Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez , and Michael Taaffe .” the article →
Every call on Lions at Dolphins
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Detroit Lions 30 — Dolphins 13
Pick: Lions 30, Dolphins 13
Detroit Lions 45 — Dolphins 21
I couldn't be more confident with the Lions all season long... Give me lions forty five twenty one.
Detroit Lions 34 — Dolphins 24
And I'm going Lions thirty four twenty four.
Detroit Lions to beat Miami
Detroit's got to win. And I think they will win. I'm not comfortable though, laying a full touchdown
Detroit Lions 34 — Miami Dolphins 16
Give me Detroit. They're going to score over 30, so give them 34. The Dolphins are going to put up a fight, 34 to 16.
Detroit Lions 31 — Miami 14
I think the Lions roll in this one. Give me the Lions 31-14 in Miami.
Detroit Lions 30 — Dolphins 13
Pick: Lions 30, Dolphins 13
Detroit Lions 31 — Dolphins 17
Lions 31-17 over Dolphins
Detroit Lions to beat Miami
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