Final Score: Dolphins 28 - Lions 10
Sunday, December 9, 1979 at 1:00 PM ET
Dolphins @ Lions
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Dolphins | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 1 | 0 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 0 |
| Average points | 34.0 | 7.0 |
| Last meeting | 34 | 7 |
| Stat | Dolphins | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 14 | 14 |
| Avg points scored | 20.6 | 14.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 15.7 | 22.8 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 14% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 33% |
Recent Results
Dolphins
vs New England Patriots
Nov 29, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 63
39-24
@ Indianapolis Colts
Nov 25, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 52
28-24
@ Cleveland Browns
Nov 18, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 54
24-30
vs Indianapolis Colts
Nov 11, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 19
19-0
vs Tennessee Titans
Nov 5, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 15
6-9
vs Green Bay Packers
Oct 28, 1979 · Margin: +20 · Total: 34
27-7
@ New England Patriots
Oct 21, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 41
13-28
vs Buffalo Bills
Oct 14, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 24
17-7
@ Las Vegas Raiders
Oct 8, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 16
3-13
@ New York Jets
Sep 30, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 60
27-33
Lions
@ Philadelphia Eagles
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: -37 · Total: 51
7-44
vs Chicago Bears
Nov 22, 1979 · Margin: +20 · Total: 20
20-0
@ Minnesota Vikings
Nov 18, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 21
7-14
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 11, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 30
14-16
@ Chicago Bears
Nov 4, 1979 · Margin: -28 · Total: 42
7-35
vs Buffalo Bills
Oct 28, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 37
17-20
@ New Orleans Saints
Oct 21, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 24
7-17
@ Green Bay Packers
Oct 14, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 40
16-24
@ New England Patriots
Oct 7, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 41
17-24
vs Minnesota Vikings
Sep 30, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 23
10-13