4 bold predictions for Week 16 vs. Saints
With a Miami Dolphins Week 16 game scheduled against the New Orleans Saints, there will be a ton of pressure on the road team to perform at a high level. Ahead of the Dolphins-Saints game, we’ll be making our Dolphins Week 16 predictions. Currently on a six-game winning streak, the Dolphins have been on an absolute tear as of late and will look to continue their epic run on Monday night against the Saints.
Fresh off a comeback win against their long-time nemesis in the New York Jets, the feisty New Orleans Saints are up next for Miami in Week 16. As the Dolphins aim to improve to 8-7 on the season, they’ll without a doubt have their work cut out for them against a Saints team that’s starting to find their groove late in the season. Nevertheless, let’s move on to our Dolphins Week 16 predictions.
Dolphins Week 16 Predictions
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4. Tua Tagovailoa will throw for 200 yards and have a 50-yard rushing day
After a slow start against the Jets last weekend, Tua Tagovailoa will be prepped and looking to dish out some serious damage against the Saints right from the get-go. As a rising star in the NFL, Tua has shown that he has the chops to thrive as a starting quarterback during the Dolphins current run of success. Having said that, lookout for Tua to have another stellar performance against the Saints in Week 16. Hoping to pull out another crucial win while keeping their playoff hopes alive, Tua is primed to have another big game against New Orleans on Monday night.
3. Duke Johnson will rush for over 100 yards and score multiple touchdowns for the Dolphins
During their Week 15 match-up against the Jets, the Dolphins weren’t get much production out of the backfield from Myles Gaskin. So they looked to veteran running back Duke Johnson to provide them with a huge boost on the rushing front and it paid off in a major way. Johnson rushed for 107 yards on 22 carries and came up with two touchdowns for Miami when they needed it most.
Heading into their highly anticipated showdown with the Saints, the Dolphins will need another dominant showing from Johnson who was their leading rusher last weekend. With the Dolphins now locked in and looking to continue their hot streak, Johnson will be out to put on another rushing clinic against the Saints hard-nosed defensive unit.
2. Miami’s defense will force multiple fumbles and come away with a few sacks
Led by Jerome Baker, Xavien Howard, and Byron Jones, the Miami Dolphins had Zach Wilson on the run last week when they forced six fumbles and came away with four sacks on the struggling rookie quarterback. They also got solid contributions from Brandon Jones, Andrew Van Ginkel, Zach Sieler, and Emmanuel Ogbah who were all huge for the Dolphins in an all-out defensive effort that was the driving force behind their come from behind win in Week 15.
Riding high heading into Week 16, Miami will need to bring their all on defense once again as they aim to make things difficult for Taysom Hill and co. on Monday. This will require another electric showing all across the board from their deep and dynamic defensive unit and with a playoff spot on the line, the Dolphins will definitely come swinging right out of the gate.
1. The Dolphins will shutout the Saints in Week 16 and come away with their seventh straight win
After getting off to a 1-7 start on the year, the Dolphins have completely turned things around during the second half of the season and come up with a series of quality wins. Hoping to get back into the postseason and go on a surprise run this year, the Dolphins will have a ton of momentum heading into their showdown with the Saints in Week 16. With a lethal mix of youth, athleticism, and talent on both ends of the field, the Dolphins have shown a ton of grit over the past few weeks and are in great position to hail victorious against the tough-minded Saints.
