The Detroit Lions head into Sunday’s matchup against the 1-6 Miami Dolphins while coping with key defensive absences—including injured linebacker Jack Campbell, DE DJ Wonnum (concussion) and CB D.J. Reed (hip). Despite Miami’s poor record, they’ve faced a brutal schedule, staying competitive against teams like the 49ers and Chiefs. The post invites Lions fans to join a live game‑day discussion in the comments or via the SB Nation app, encouraging real‑time debate as the Lions aim to rebound.
The Detroit Lions (5‑2) travel to Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1 PM EST to face a 1‑6 Miami Dolphins squad. The Lions arrive on a three‑game winning streak, most recently upsetting the unbeaten Vikings 19‑15, while the Dolphins rebound from a 19‑24 loss to the Patriots. CBS streams the matchup, with Paramount+, fuboTV and NFL+ offering replays. Betting lines favor Detroit at -6.5 with a 50.5 point total. The Lions lead the all‑time series 8‑5, but Miami won the most recent 2022 meeting 31‑27. Weather: 85°F, partly cloudy.
The Miami Dolphins announce backup running back Jaylen Wright is inactive for Week 9 versus the Detroit Lions after a quadriceps issue. Wright, the team's primary kick returner, will miss the game, while newly claimed running back Kaytron Allen clears the inactive list and could back up starter Ollie Gordon II. The Dolphins also promote practice‑squad RB Carlos Washington for depth. Detroit's injury report lists center Cade Mays, CB D.J. Reed and edge rusher DJ Wonnum as out, with several other players on the inactive list. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Detroit Lions announce their Week 9 inactives ahead of the Sunday showdown with the Miami Dolphins. Reserve running back Sione Vaki (33) is active and moves into the RB2 slot behind starter Jahmyr Gibbs, while Jacob Saylors misses the game with a lingering neck injury, opening kick‑return duties for Jabari Small, who also fills the RB3 role. The Lions also place CB D.J. Reed, EDGE DJ Wonnum, and others on the inactive list after recent injuries, and add cornerback Nick Whiteside to the active roster. Miami’s inactives include RB Jaylen Wright and WR Jalen Tolbert. The updated depth chart and roster moves set the stage for a tightly contested matchup.
The Detroit Lions have released their Inactives list for today's game against the Miami Dolphins.
The Detroit Lions honor injured linebacker Jack Campbell ahead of their Week 9 clash with the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 8, 2026. Coaches and teammates, including defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and linebackers Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, and Trevor Nowaske, wear Campbell’s No. 46 jersey as he recovers from a serious neck injury that landed him on IR for at least four games. While Campbell reports full lower‑body movement, his upper‑body recovery remains uncertain. The Lions aim to secure an easy win at Hard Rock Stadium and may consider linebacker trade moves before the deadline.
The Minnesota Vikings have elevated wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their 53-man roster, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The 33‑year‑old, a former No. 12 overall pick in 2014, has bounced around the league—traded from the Giants to the Browns in 2019, brief stints with the Rams, Ravens, Dolphins, and a short return to New York—before landing on the Vikings practice squad. In 2026 he has played three games for the Giants, seeing only one target. The move gives the Vikings a veteran talent with a $1.3 million one‑year deal, adding depth to their receiving corps.
Nine weeks into the 2026 season, former Chiefs and Dolphins star Tyreek Hill is still a free agent after a devastating left‑knee injury in Week 4 of 2025. Despite posting workout videos, he hasn’t signed with any team and a rumored move to Kansas City fell through. With the trade deadline looming, the Steelers, Rams and 49ers emerge as top suitors, each needing a deep‑stretch weapon for their quarterbacks. Hill’s rehab appears complete, but his NFL return remains uncertain as teams weigh the risk and reward of the "Cheetah" back on the field.
Members of the Detroit Lions wore Jack Campbell's No. 46 jersey as they arrived at Hard Rock Stadium for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.
Kelvin Sheppard and Detroit Lions linebackers arrived in Miami wearing Jack Campbell jerseys in an emotional tribute to their injured teammate.
Veteran running back Dameon Pierce receives interest from seven NFL clubs after the Eagles cut him from injured reserve. The suitors—49ers, Cardinals, Dolphins, Jaguars, Panthers, Ravens and Titans—reach out as Philadelphia clears roster space, not because of a severe hamstring injury. Pierce, 26, was a 2022 fourth‑round pick from Florida, finished 2026 with the Eagles posting 96 rushing yards on 37 carries (2.6 YPC), seven catches for 14 yards and two touchdowns in three games. He’s on a settlement that blocks an immediate return to Philadelphia for at least four games, leaving his $4.48 million rookie deal, now expired, open for a new team.
The Detroit Lions receive encouraging news on Amon-Ra St. Brown ahead of Sunday's Dolphins game, according to Ian Rapoport.
The Detroit Lions visit the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium, with the game on CBS and streaming via Paramount+, fuboTV, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket) and NFL+. Lions favor the odds at -6.5 spread and -280 moneyline, while the Dolphins sit at +230. Miami, 1‑6 under first‑year coach Jeff Hafley, hopes to rebound from a Week 8 loss; Detroit, 5‑2 and third in the NFC North, aims to keep its strong season rolling. Notable storylines include Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s return to Miami for the first time as a head coach and several injury updates: LB Jack Campbell (IR), RB Jacob Saylors (questionable) for the Dolphins; RB Sione Vaki and WR Amon‑Ra St. Brown (questionable) for Detroit. The broadcast team features Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins, with local radio on iHeart stations.
The latest Amon-Ra St. Brown injury updates as the Detroit Lions receiver was listed as questionable coming into Week 9 vs. the Dolphins.
Despite a 24-19 loss to the New England Patriots that dropped Miami to 1-6, Dolphins fans remain largely confident in the franchise’s rebuild. Coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan’s first‑year caps‑and‑roster reset has kept fan trust high, with a poll showing confidence at 86% heading into Week 9 against a 5-2 Detroit Lions team (Lions are 6.5‑point favorites). Fan sentiment peaked at 97% after the Jets win but dipped after the Patriots defeat, yet overall support stays strong. The article tracks weekly confidence percentages throughout the 2026 season and invites readers to join the SB Nation poll.
In Week 9, the 49ers host the Raiders at 1:25 p.m. PT, but the NFL’s early action starts in Madrid where the Falcons (3‑5) face the 5‑2 Bengals at 6:30 a.m. Meanwhile, Myles Garrett returns to the Rams' defensive line to team up with Aaron Donald against the Washington Commanders in DC, offering a first look at their combined pass rush. The Lions also hit the road, a near‑touchdown favorite against the Dolphins in Miami. The preview highlights key matchups and player returns ahead of the main 49ers‑Raiders showdown.
The Daily Norseman’s Week 9 NFL Discussion previews a full Red Zone Sunday before the Vikings’ Monday Night Football debut. Highlights include an international kickoff in Madrid where the Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons at 8:30 a.m. CT, plus detailed broadcast maps for FOX and CBS games across the U.S. Key matchups: Cowboys‑Colts, Giants‑Eagles, Rams‑Commanders, Packers‑Patriots, Raiders‑49ers, Cardinals‑Seahawks, Jets‑Chiefs, Broncos‑Panthers, Lions‑Dolphins, Browns‑Saints, and Texans‑Chargers. Sunday Night Football features the Buccaneers at the Bears, while the Steelers and Titans are on bye.
Lions wide receiver Amon‑Ra St. Brown is expected to play Sunday’s Week 9 game against the Miami Dolphins despite a rib injury that limited him all week in practice. Sources Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport confirm he’s good to go after briefly exiting the Week 8 win over Minnesota, where he finished with seven catches for 46 yards. St. Brown leads Detroit’s passing attack with 53 receptions, 571 yards and five touchdowns in seven games, and his availability could help the Lions improve to 6‑2. The team, however, will miss several defenders, including Cade Mays, Jack Campbell, Kerby Joseph, D.J. Reed and DJ Wonnum.
Week 9 brings a crucial Eagles showdown as the New York Giants visit Philadelphia. At 2.4% playoff odds, a win would lift the Eagles to 3-6 before their bye, while a loss could boost their 2027 draft position to as high as No. 2 overall. The guide breaks down how every other Week 9 game impacts Philly’s draft order—root for the Colts, Falcons, Dolphins, Commanders, Panthers, Chargers, Packers, Raiders, Cardinals, Buccaneers, and Bills depending on which teams threaten the Eagles’ slot. It also notes the Eagles’ ownership of Baltimore’s fifth‑round pick after the Ravens’ loss and the A.J. Brown trade effect on New England’s pick.
Jacob Rodriguez’s season puts him on the radar to win Defensive Rookie of the Year and become a cornerstone of the Miami Dolphins' defense.
The Pride Of Detroit releases its Week 9 Lions depth chart ahead of the Miami trip on Nov. 8, 2026. QB Jared Goff (16) starts over Josh Dobbs, while rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs (0) leads a backfield featuring questionable ankle‑risk Sione Vaki and neck‑concerned Jacob Saylors. Key injuries include Isiah Pacheco (IR), Amon‑Ra St. Brown (questionable rib), and D.J. Reed (out). Projected starters on the O‑line are Penei Sewell, Christian Mahogany, Juice Scruggs, Tate Ratledge and rookie Blake Miller. Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson anchors the EDGE, with several players on IR such as Devin White and Jack Campbell.
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Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Dolphins.
The Detroit Lions take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The game streams on CBS with the Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins crew and is also available locally via NFL+ for online viewers. Midwest fans, including those in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, can watch the broadcast, while radio listeners can tune to 97.1 The Ticket or any Lions Radio Network affiliate with Dan Miller and Lomas Brown calling the action. A live chat starts an hour before kickoff on the SB Nation app for fans to discuss every snap.
Tom Brady reunited with former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski in Foxborough on Nov. 7, 2026, reposting a video of their embrace with the caption “That’s my .” Gronkowski was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame Saturday, becoming the 38th member after beating out Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri. The ceremony highlighted his nine‑season, 521‑reception, 79‑touchdown career, the most in franchise history, and his five Pro Bowls. The celebration continues with a halftime tribute during the Patriots’ Sunday game vs. the Green Bay Packers, where Brady will call the broadcast. New England sits 5‑3 after a 24‑19 win over Miami.