Dolphins vs. Lions Week 9: How to Watch, TV Channel, Time & Streaming
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Dolphins vs. Lions Week 9: How to Watch, TV Channel, Time & Streaming
TV: The Miami Dolphins look to rebound from last week’s loss as they square off against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The game will air on CBS, with NFL+ streaming available. The game will be on your local CBS affiliate if you are in the green area on the map below. If you live in South Florida, watch on WFOR-4. Otherwise, sign up for the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube. CLICK HERE
Broadcasters: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (color analyst)
Radio: SiriusXM NFL Radio Ch 197. CLICK HERE to listen to SiriusXM Online if you have an online account or the SiriusXM app. If you live in South Florida, listen on BIG 105.9 or 940 WINZ.
Post-Game Show: We at DolphinsTalk.com will host a LIVE Post-Game Show with Mike Oliva and Tom Ernisse after the game. Join us live on our DolphinsTalk.com YouTube Channel. CLICK HERE
Preview: The Miami Dolphins return to Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to pull off one of the NFL season’s biggest upsets as they host the Detroit Lions. For Jeff Hafley and his young Dolphins team, this matchup represents another opportunity to measure their progress against one of the league’s better teams.
Miami enters the contest at 1-6 following a disappointing 24-19 loss to the New England Patriots. Meanwhile, Detroit comes to South Florida at 5-2, boasting one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses and a physical identity established by head coach Dan Campbell.
For the Dolphins to have any chance of winning, they will need to play their most complete game of the season.
Miami’s biggest challenge is stopping a Detroit offense led by quarterback Jared Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Goff has been extremely efficient this season, throwing 15 touchdown passes against just one interception. Gibbs leads the league in rushing and provides the Lions with a dynamic weapon who can change a game with one explosive play.
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, questionable with a rib injury, poses another significant challenge for Miami’s secondary.
Hafley’s defense must pressure Goff, limit explosive plays, and get off the field on third down. Miami has struggled to generate a consistent pass rush, making this assignment particularly difficult.
If Detroit establishes its running game early, the afternoon could be long for the Dolphins.
While Detroit’s offense gets most of the attention, its defense has struggled against the pass.
The Lions enter Sunday’s matchup ranked 32nd in passing yards allowed, giving Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis a chance to make plays.
Willis has shown improvement in recent weeks, throwing multiple touchdown passes in consecutive games. His developing chemistry with Miami’s young receiving corps will be critical.
Detroit will also miss several key defensive contributors, including linebacker Jack Campbell, safety Kerby Joseph, and cornerback D.J. Reed.
Miami must capitalize on those absences by attacking through the air while avoiding costly turnovers.
Another major storyline is Miami’s offensive line and its ability to establish the run.
Rookie running back Ollie Gordon II has provided a physical presence in the backfield, but the Dolphins need more consistent opening of running lanes.
The expected return of rookie offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor should help after he missed last week’s contest against New England.
Miami cannot afford to become one-dimensional against Detroit’s aggressive defense.
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