The Miami Dolphins are hitting the road again, as they head to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday evening for a Week 7 matchup.
Mike McDaniel’s team is 5-1, having won their last two matchups against the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants. There’s been a lot made about the team’s strength of schedule so far, so a meeting with the Eagles will be huge for their resume and the confidence in the team.
Philadelphia suffered a shocking loss to the New York Jets last week, as quarterback Jalen Hurts threw three interceptions. They still have one of the best rosters in football, and which can and will create problems for their opponents including Miami.
Here are a few things that the Dolphins and Eagles fanbases should know and think about before the game.
Rankings
Points scored per game (2023)
- Philadelphia (25.8 – 5th)
- Miami (37.2 – 1st)
Points allowed per game (2023)
- Philadelphia (20.7 – 15th)
- Miami (26.0 – 26th)
Yards gained per game (2023)
- Philadelphia (395.0 – 2nd)
- Miami (498.7 – 1st)
Yards allowed per game (2023)
- Philadelphia (298.0 – 9th)
- Miami (343.7 – 20th)
Records
The Dolphins are 9-6 all-time against the Eagles, and they’re 2-1 since 2010.
These two teams last met in 2019, Miami won 37-31 in a game where Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three touchdowns, hitting DeVante Parker twice and Mike Gesicki once.
Injury concerns
The Dolphins have placed left tackle Terron Armstead and runningback De’Von Achane on injured reserve in recent weeks, with both being big blows to the team.
Cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Kader Kohou as well as center Connor Williams have been limited in practice this week due to injuries.
For Philadelphia, cornerback Bradley Roby and safety Reed Blankenship have been held out of the first two days of practice. Offensive tackle Lane Johnson, defensive tackle Jalen Carter, tight end Dallas Goedert and wide receiver DeVonta Smith have been limited.
Connections
- Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio served as an Eagles consultant in 2022.
- Dolphins safeties coach Joe Kasper served as Eagles defensive quality control coach from 2021-22.
- Eagles special teams coordinator played for the Dolphins in 2013.
- Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert spent time on the Eagles practice squad in 2015.
- Dolphins LB Duke Riley played for the Eagles from 2019-20.
- Dolphins LB Quinton Bell spent some time with the Eagles in the 2023 preseason.
- Dolphins WR Freddie Swain spent some time with the Eagles in the 2023 preseason.
- Eagles OL Roderick Johnson spent time on the Dolphins practice squad in 2021.
