As the 12th week of the National Football League (NFL) is underway, fans are already looking towards the 13th week and what matches will occur in it. In particular, we’re looking at the matchup of Green Bay Packers vs Miami Dolphins, a game sure to be exciting for fans. See what we’re expecting from this NFL game.
Exploring the Teams
Before we consider what to expect during the games, we examine each team’s history. We check when they were established and what wins and titles they have accumulated.
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers were established in 1919 by the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Now, they are the leading team in terms of their record-breaking number of championship wins. The 13 championship titles behind their name are divided into 10 NFL title appearances and three Super Bowl wins.
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins were founded almost 50 years after the GB Packers in 1966. They were the ninth expansion team in the AFL (American Football League) and became part of the NFL in 1970. This team also has an amazing history, as it’s the only team that recorded a perfect season in 1972. It won Super Bowl VII with a 17-0 score, completing the season undefeated.
Previous Games This NFL Season
While the Packers and Dolphins have played against each other 16 times, the Dolphins won 10 of those games, with the Green Bay Packers winning 6. One might think this game will be another win for the Dolphins, but let’s check the season so far.
Packers
Looking at the Packers’ last five games, we can see they won against the Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals. While they lost against the Lions, it’s still a good run for the team. Looking at their season statistics, we can see that the Packers have:
- 25.0 points/game
- 14 Turnovers
- 238.2 Passing Yards per Game
- 207.5 Passing Yards Allowed per Game
- 388.1 Total Yards per Game
Dolphins
Meanwhile, the Dolphins won two of their five most recent games (Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams). At the same time, they lost the other three (Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals, and Indianapolis Colts). Their stats show the following:
- 18.1 points/game
- 11 Turnovers
- 197.0 Passing Yards per Game
- 199.0 Passing Yards Allowed per Game
- 319.0 Total Yards per Game
Predictions for the 29 November Game
Experts predict that the GB Packers have a 64.9% chance of winning, while the Dolphins only have a 34.8% chance. The Packers have won seven of the 10 games they’ve played so far, while the Dolphins have only won four of the 10 matches they’ve played.
Still, the Dolphins currently rank second in the AFC East section, while the Packers rank third in the NFC North Section. The Packers still have an important game against their long-rivals, the San Francisco 49ers, coming up soon, so we’ll see how that goes.
What To Keep an Eye On
Fans of the NFL can monitor match odds when betting to see which team is predicted to win as their games play out. We’ll also examine matches by tracking the team’s history, recent games, and injuries.
