The Miami Dolphins face the Indianapolis Colts later today. What do you need to know to watch the game? We have the answers.
The Miami Dolphins are back on the field today in a Week 7 showdown against their former AFC East rivals, the Indianapolis Colts. Miami is coming off their bye week, giving them a chance to self-scout some of the issues they have had to open the season, as well as a chance to rest and recover some of the injury issues they have had. Will it be enough to start a run that could make them factors in the AFC playoff picture again?
Miami enters the weekend at 2-3 on the season and are in the ninth position in the AFC, with the top seven teams qualifying for the postseason. The Colts are only a half-game better than Miami at 3-3, falling into the eighth position in the conference after the Denver Broncos’ win on Thursday Night Football.
The Dolphins, expected to be an explosive, high scoring offense in 2024, are 23rd in total offense this season (averaging 302.4 yards per game) and last in the league in scoring offense (12.0 points per game). The defense is doing better, ranked fifth overall (285.4 yards per game allowed), but they are still middle of the pack, ranked 17th, in scoring defense (22.6 points per game allowed).
The Colts are 13th in offense this year (336.8 yards per game) and 16th in scoring offense (23.2 points per game). On defense, the Colts are 30th in the league (389.5 yards per game allowed). Indianapolis is a spot worse than Miami in scoring defense (23.2 points per game allowed).
How will Sunday’s game play out? We have everything you need to watch today’s game right here.
Miami Dolphins (2-3) vs. Indianapolis Colts (3-3)
Week 7
What time is kickoff?
1 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, October 20, 2024
Where is the game?
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
What TV station has the broadcast?
FOX
Who is the broadcast team?
Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Laura Okmin
How can I stream the game?
Fox Sports; YouTube.TV (NFL Sunday Ticket subscription) fuboTV; NFL+ (replay after the game)
How can I listen to the game on radio?
Local Radio Coverage: WINZ 940 AM/WBGG 105.9 FM Miami/Ft. Lauderdale; iHeart Radio WTZU 94.9 FM Mami/Ft. Lauderdale (Spanish broadcast) WUUB 106.3 FM West Palm Beach; WEFL 760 AM West Palm Beach (Spanish broadcast); WAVK 97.7 FM Key West; WCZR 101.7 FM/WAVW 92.7 FM Port St. Lucie
Dolphins Radio Broadcast Team: Jimmy Cefalo, Joe Rose, Kim Bokamper; Spanish broadcast: Roly Martin, Eduardo Martell
SiriusXM Channels: 385 (Dolphins broadcast); 231 (Colts broadcast)
Who are the referees?
Craig Wrolstad (Referee)
Steven Woods (Umpire)
Danny Short (Down Judge)
Brett Bergman (Line Judge)
Jeff Shears (Field Judge)
Frank Steratore (Side Judge)
Rich Martinez (Back Judge)
Gavin Anderson (Replay Official)
Ken Hall (Replay Assistant)
Note: Wrolstad and crew worked the Dolphins Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
What is each team’s injury report?
Dolphins
- Out: Cam Smith, cornerback (hamstring)
- Doubtful: Jevon Holland, safety (hand)
- Questionable: Odell Beckham, Jr., wide receiver (hamstring/personal); Austin Jackson, tackle (back); David Long, Jr., linebacker (knee); Emmanuel Ogbah, linebacker (bicep); Skylar Thompson, quarterback (ribs)
Colts
- Out: Chris Lammons, cornerback (ankle); Jonathan Taylor, running back (ankle)
- Doubtful: E.J. Speed, linebacker (knee)
- Questionable: Dayo Odeyingbo, defensive end (hamstring); Michael Pittman, wide receiver (back); Braden Smith, tackle (knee); Josh Downs, wide receiver (toe); Alec Pierce, wide receiver (shoulder)
Were there any practice squad elevations?
Dolphins: Matt Overton, long snapper; Nik Needham, cornerback
Colts: Liam Anderson, linebacker; Kelvin Joseph, cornerback
Miami elevation tracker 2024:
Robbie Chosen, wide receiver – 2 elevations (Week 1, 2; released from practice squad)
Dee Eskridge, wide receiver – 2 elevations (Week 3, 4)
Nik Needham, cornerback – 2 elevations (Week 5, 7)
Tim Boyle, quarterback – 1 elevation (Week 5; signed to active roster in Week 7)
Erik Ezukanma, wide receiver – 1 elevation (Week 3)
Matt Overton, long snapper – 1 elevation (Week 7)Up to two players per week may be elevated from the practice squad to be eligible for the team’s game-day active roster. An individual player may be elevated up to three times in the season. Any further desire by the team to have the player available on game day will require the team to sign the player to the 53-man roster.
What are the FanDuel sportsbook betting odds for the game?
Colts -3
Point total: 43.0
Moneyline: Dolphins +136 | Colts -162
What jerseys are the teams wearing?
White on aqua for #MIAvsIND pic.twitter.com/FRaaHTYxKz
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) October 18, 2024
Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/uay2eZcNa0
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 19, 2024
What is the weather forecast at game time?
67°F, Sunny; Roof closed due to mechanical issues, windows open
What is the history between the teams?
Head-to-Head (Regular Season): Dolphins 46-28
Most Recent Game Results: 2021 Week 4 (Oct. 3, 2021) – Colts 27-17 at Miami
Most Recent Game at Site Results: 2019 Week 10 (Nov. 10, 2019) – Dolphins 16-12 at Indianapolis
How can I get more Colts news?
SB Nation Team Site: Stampede Blue
X: @StampedeBlue
AFC East Standings (at start of Week 7)
Buffalo Bills (4-2)
Miami Dolphins (2-3)
New York Jets (2-4)
New England Patriots (1-5)