By: Mike Rifkin
The Miami Dolphins are looking to avoid a third straight loss when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Last week the Dolphins were down by two points to the Jets entering the fourth quarter, in the fourth quarter they were outscored 21-0 on their way to a 40-17 loss at Metlife Stadium.
Rookie Skylar Thompson came in after Teddy Bridgewater suffered a concussion. Thompson was 19-33 for 166 yards and an interception. If Bridgewater is not cleared in time Thompson will make his first career start on Sunday. One massive positive that came out of Sunday’s loss was the play of Raheem Mostert, who ran for 113 yards and averaged 6.3 yards per carry and a touchdown. The Dolphins defense is hoping to get Xavien Howard back, after missing the Jet game with a groin injury.
The Vikings are coming off a 29-22 win over division rival Chicago Bears. The Vikings are now 4-1 and sit atop the NFC North. Kirk Cousins went 32-41 for 296 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Dalvin Cook had 121 total yards and two rushing touchdowns. Receiver Justin Jefferson is second in the NFL in receptions, and leads with 547 yards. Jefferson, had 12 catches for 154 yards last week against Chicago.
Minnesota is trying to establish themselves as a power in the NFC, while Miami is trying to rebound. It could be a very interesting battle.
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