nfl Game Recap
Recap - Dolphins Defeat New Orleans 20-3
The Dolphins were Week 16 winners on Monday, coming out on top of the Saints by a score of 20-3 at Caesars Superdome.
Bettors who backed the Dolphins were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 37.0.
Duke Johnson rushed for 39 yards, while Phillip Lindsay added 36 yards in the win. Jaylen Waddle and Mack Hollins added 92 and 40 receiving yards respectively.
Alvin Kamara rushed for 52 yards for New Orleans, while Mark Ingram II added 17 yards. Ian Book threw for 135 yards for the Saints, while receivers Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Marquez Callaway had 70 and 46 yards respectively.
New Orleans was outgained by Miami 259-164 yards in Monday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 16-10 by the Dolphins.
The time of possession battle favored Miami as their offense was on the field for 33:56, longer than the 26:04 of their opponents.
Miami heads into a Week 17 battle against the Titans. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Carolina.