(This story has been updated with new information)
The Indianapolis Colts host the Miami Dolphins in NFL Week 7 action, and the matchup is strikingly similar to the previous week against the Tennessee Titans.
The Dolphins (2-3) are struggling in the absence of quarterback Tua Tagovaiola . Tyler Huntley and Skylar Thompson are leading the NFL's lowest-scoring offense (12.0 points per game), and they have scored 2 touchdowns over their last three games. Miami's defense has excelled (like Tennessee's), and the Dolphins are coming off a bye, like the Titans the previous week.
The Colts (3-3) remain one of the league's most giving defenses despite improving in Week 6, and quarterback Anthony Richardson is expected to return after missing most of the past three games.
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Miami Dolphins news: When the Dolphins have the ball
Miami has had trouble moving the ball and converting in key situations. The Dolphins score touchdowns on 36.4% of their red zone trips (31st), and convert 30.3% of their 3rd-down plays (29th) and 14.3% of their 4th-down plays (30th).
Miami's receivers are growing more frustrated by the week. Tyreek Hill (who reportedly will race Olympic sprinting star Noah Lyles) and Jaylen Waddle have combined for 1 touchdown this season. Hill has 23 catches at 12.4 yards per, and Waddle 21 catches at 12.3 yards per.
The return of running back Raheem Mostert may help. He had 18 carries for 80 yards in Week 5, his first action since the season opener. De'Von Achane (183 rushing yards, 21 catches) and Jaylen Wright are Mostert's backups.
The Colts held Tennessee's struggling offense to 17 points, but they remain relatively porous. Opponents carry 33.7 times per game for 155.2 yards (both 31st) and gain 389.5 total yards (30th). Opponents have converted 45.4% of their 3rd-down plays (28th) and completed 70% of their passes (28th). The Indianapolis defense hasn't registered a sack in 9 quarters.
Zaire Franklin , E.J. Speed and Nick Cross have all registered 60 tackles, and Jaylon Jones has 39 tackles with 7 passes defended and 2 interceptions.
The Colts are scheduled to return to a high-risk, high-reward approach as Anthony Richardson returns from his oblique injury. Joe Flacco played most of the past three games, including two wins.
Richardson's top targets are Josh Downs (27 catches, 8.9 yards per, 2 TDs) and Michael Pittman Jr. (25 catches, 10.9 yards per, 2 TDs) on shorter routes and Alec Pierce (13 catches, 28.3 yards per, 3 TDs) deep. Richardson threw for 3 touchdowns and 6 interceptions in his 3+ games of action before suffering the injury.
The Colts may be without Jonathan Taylor (ankle) for the third straight week. Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson have filled in, though Sermon (knee) is uncertain.
The Colts have converted 42.7% of their 3rd-down plays (8th) and their quarterbacks have been sacked on 5.1% of their dropbacks (6th). Indy QBs have completed 59.7% of their passes and have thrown 7 interceptions (both 31st).
The Colts remain last in time of possession (25:40).
Miami allows 25.5% 3rd-down conversions (1st), 159.6 passing yards (3rd) and 285.4 yards (5th). Jordyn Brooks has 39 tackles, and Emmanuel Ogbah and Calais Campbell both have 4 tackles for loss.
Dolphins vs. Colts penalties
The Dolphins averaged 8.6 penalties for 78 yards per game, both the most in the NFL. Miami's opponents rack up 8.0 penalties for 68.4 yards, both 2nd-most.
The Colts are penalized 5 times per game for 38.2 yards, both the 2nd fewest.
Colts vs. Dolphins Week 7 injury report
The Colts have many more injury concerns than the Dolphins.
Colts who did not practice Wednesday : WR Josh Downs (toe), C Ryan Kelly (calf), DE Dayo Odeyingbo (hamstring) CB Chris Lammons (ankle), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back), RB Trey Sermon (knee), T Braden Smith (knee), LB E.J. Speed (knee), RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle); full participation : QB Anthony Richardson (oblique)
Dolphins who did not practice Wednesday : T Terron Armstead (rest), DT Calais Campbell (rest); limited participation : S Jevon Holland (hand), LB Mohamed Kamara (ankle), LB David Long Jr. (knee), LB Emmanuel Ogbah (bicep), S Jordan Poyer (shin); full participation : RB De'Von Achance (concussion), CB Cam Smith (hamstring), QB Skylar Thompson (ribs).
When do the Colts play the Dolphins in NFL Week 7?
1 p.m. ET Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Where can I watch Colts vs Dolphins? How to watch NFL Week 7 game
Fox , with Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) and Daryl Johnston (analyst)
How to stream, watch Dolphins-Colts game for NFL Week 7
The Colts-Dolphins matchup will stream on the Fox Sports app at 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play . Fans can also download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play .
How to listen to NFL Week 7 Dolphins-Colts game on radio, streaming
Radio : 93.5, 97.1, 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Matt Taylor (play-by-play), Rick Venturi (analysis) and Larra Overton (sideline reporting)
Streaming : SiriusXM Channels 231, 813
Watch the game with Fubo (free trial)
Are the Colts favored vs. the Dolphins?
via BetMGM
Favorite : Colts by 3 points
Colts are 5-1 against the spread; Dolphins are 1-4 ATS, covering their most recent game
Over/under : 43.5 total points
3 Colts games have gone over, 3 under; 4 Dolphins games have gone under, 1 over
Moneyline : Colts -165, Dolphins +140
Colts-Dolphins tickets at Lucas Oil Stadium
Tickets start at $98, according to StubHub
NFL Week 7 schedule 2024
All times ET
Thursday, Oct. 17
Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints , 8:15 p.m., Prime Video ( box score )
Sunday, Oct. 20
New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network ( box score )
Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons , 1 p.m., Fox ( box score )
Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills , 1 p.m., CBS ( box score )
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns , 1 p.m., CBS ( box score )
Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers , 1 p.m., CBS ( box score )
Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts , 1 p.m., Fox ( box score )
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings , 1 p.m., Fox ( box score )
Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants , 1 p.m., Fox ( box score )
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams , 4:05 p.m., CBS ( box score )
Carolina Panthers at Washington Commanders , 4:05 p.m., CBS ( box score )
Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers , 4:25 p.m., Fox ( box score )
New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers , 8:20 p.m., NBC , Peacock , Universo, Telexitos ( box score )
Monday, Oct. 21
Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers , 8:15 p.m., ESPN , ABC , ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes ( box score )
Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals , 9 p.m., ESPN+ ( box score )
Colts schedule 2024
all times ET
Sept. 8 : Texans 29, Colts 27
Sept. 15 : Packers 16, Colts 10
Sept. 22 : Colts 21, Bears 16
Sept. 29 : Colts 27, Steelers 24
Oct. 6 : Jaguars 37, Colts 34
Oct. 13 : Colts 20, Titans 17
Oct. 20 : vs. Miami, 1 p.m., Fox
Oct. 27 : at Houston, 1 p.m., CBS
Nov. 3 : at Minnesota, 1 p.m., CBS
Nov. 10 : vs. Buffalo, 1 p.m., CBS
Nov. 17 : at N.Y. Jets, 8:20 p.m., NBC, Peacock
Nov. 24 : vs. Detroit, 1 p.m., Fox
Dec. 1 : at New England, 1 p.m., CBS
Dec. 15 : at Denver, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Dec. 22 : vs. Tennessee, 1 p.m., CBS
Dec. 29 : at N.Y. Giants, TBD
Jan. 5 : vs. Jacksonville, TBD
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