Falcons vs. Dolphins: Where to watch NFL Week 8, betting odds, score prediction with Michael Penix Jr. injury
How to bet Falcons vs. Dolphins in the NFL Week 8 matchup on CBS and Paramount+
The Miami Dolphins (1-6) and the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) will both look to get back into the win column when they face off in NFL Week 8 on Paramount+. The dysfunction continues for the Dolphins, who have lost three straight games following a 31-6 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Browns. The Falcons were also put in the loss column in Week 7, falling 20-10 to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. The Falcons are expected to turn to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins on Sunday with Michael Penix Jr. expected to be sidelined with a knee injury.
Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. Atlanta is a 7-point favorite in the latest Dolphins vs. Falcons odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5, down one from the opening line. Before making any Falcons vs. Dolphins picks, make sure you check out the NFL picks from the SportsLine Projection Model. Be sure to watch this game on CBS and Paramount+, where new users can get a free one-week trial. Sign up here.
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Where to watch Dolphins vs. Falcons on Sunday
When: Sunday, Oct. 26
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Stream: Paramount+
Follow along: CBS Sports App
Falcons vs. Dolphins betting preview
Odds: Falcons -7, over/under 44.5
The off-field comments from Tua Tagovailoa and coach Mike McDaniel have garnered most of the attention, but what the Dolphins are doing on the field is the primary concern. Their solo victory this season was a six-point win against the 0-7 Jets. The passing game has shriveled up since Tyreek Hill's season-ending injury, and its only generating 186.6 yards per game while the run game can only muster up 92.4 yards per outing. Miami's defense is also giving up a league-high 159.3 rushing yards per game, so the Dolphins are expected to have a hard time containing Bijan Robinson.
The Falcons' running back was held to just 40 yards on 14 carries and no rushing touchdowns by San Francisco, but Sunday's home game against Miami sets the stage for him to have a revenge performance. The defense still allows the fewest passing yards in the NFL (141.2) and was firing on all cylinders when it held 49ers quarterback Mac Jones without a touchdown.
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Model's Dolphins vs. Falcons score prediction, picks
Both teams have covered the spread three times this season. The Falcons are 2-1-0 ATS at home compared to the Dolphins being 1-3-0 ATS as the road team. The overall series between these teams has featured close games, with the Falcons winning three of five. The Falcons should be hungry for a home win after being silenced on the Sunday night stage in Week 7. The SportsLine model projects Atlanta will cover the spread in 55% of simulations. Dolphins vs. Falcons score prediction: Falcons 32, Dolphins 22
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