Lions vs Dolphins preview: Jared Goff stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Detroit Lions (5-2) visit the Miami Dolphins (1-6) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium. Jared Goff headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Lions vs Dolphins: game info
- Start: 1:00 PM ET, Hard Rock Stadium.
- TV: Fox.
- Records: Detroit Lions 5-2, Miami Dolphins 1-6.
Recent form: last five games
Lions: W 31-24 vs NYJ, L 32-26 at CAR, W 45-21 at ARI, W 20-17 vs GB, W 19-15 vs MIN.
Dolphins: L 24-10 vs KC, L 15-10 at MIN, L 31-24 vs CIN, W 28-25 at NYJ, L 24-19 vs NE.
Lions vs Dolphins injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Lions: Jack Campbell (LB) injured reserve - neck; Cade Mays (C) out - ankle; DJ Wonnum (LB) out - concussion; D.J. Reed (CB) out - hip; Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR) questionable - ribs.
- Dolphins: Darrell Baker Jr. (CB) out - undisclosed; De'Von Achane (RB) injured reserve - knee - knee ligament; Jaylen Wright (RB) questionable - quadriceps; Malik Herring (DE) questionable - neck; Kaytron Allen (RB) questionable - quadriceps.
Player trends to know
Jared Goff (Lions, QB): 168/248, 1964 yards, 15 touchdowns, 1 interceptions this season. He averages 280.6 passing yards in 7 games played, with 250+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (passing yards): 269, 412, 271, 303, 176. Passing touchdowns in those games: 2, 1, 3, 2, 1.
Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions, RB): 157 carries, 773 yards, 8 touchdowns this season. He averages 110.4 rushing yards in 7 games played, with 90+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (rushing yards): 99, 46, 151, 116, 153. Receptions: 7, 4, 5, 5, 2.
Malik Willis (Dolphins, QB): 108/183, 1268 yards, 6 touchdowns, 5 interceptions this season. He averages 181.1 passing yards in 7 games played, with 175+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (passing yards): 210, 85, 137, 208, 211. Passing touchdowns in those games: 0, 0, 1, 2, 2.
Ollie Gordon II (Dolphins, RB): 91 carries, 408 yards, 4 touchdowns this season. He averages 58.3 rushing yards in 7 games played, with 40+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (rushing yards): 41, 100, 88, 103, 69. Receptions: 3, 2, 0, 1, 0.
Matchup angle
The Lions have won 4 of their last 5 and the Dolphins have won 1 of 5. Over those games the Lions scored 28.2 and allowed 21.8 a game; the Dolphins scored 18.2 and allowed 23.8.
What to watch
- Jared Goff's passing yards: 280.6 a game this season, 271, 303, 176 in his last three.
- Jahmyr Gibbs's rushing yards: 110.4 a game this season, 151, 116, 153 in his last three.
- Malik Willis's passing yards: 181.1 a game this season, 137, 208, 211 in his last three.
- Ollie Gordon II's rushing yards: 58.3 a game this season, 88, 103, 69 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before kickoff.
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FAQ
Is Jared Goff playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list Jared Goff as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to kickoff.
What time is Lions vs Dolphins today? The game starts at 1:00 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium. TV: Fox.
How has Jared Goff played lately? Jared Goff has 280.6 passing yards a game this season and 271, 303, 176 passing yards in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.