PALM BEACH POST PREDICTIONS
The Saints defense is vulnerable. You can throw on the Saints. You can run on the Saints. This game presents an opportunity for both Jay Ajayi and Jarvis Landry. But New Orleans can score big. Like always. How will Byron Maxwell and Xavien Howard hold up against rising receiving star Michael Thomas? I’ll take the team that’s been in London since Monday.
Saints 28, Dolphins 27
The British are in for a treat as the NFL sends over two teams that aren’t especially concerned with defense. Drew Brees and Jay Cutler will get plenty of chances to fire it down the field. Both teams need the game, too, with New Orleans starting off 1-2 and the Dolphins at risk of falling to that mark with a loss. Look for Miami to get one it badly needs, salvaging this brutal three-week travel stretch with two wins.
Dolphins 34, Saints 30
That Saints QB worries me, especially zeroing in on a Dolphins secondary that gives receivers as much cushion as the Atlantic is wide. Plus, the Dolphins seem intent on convincing themselves they’re not road weary from a ridiculous amount of travel. Finally, Jay Cutler & Co.’s misfirings make me wonder if they are ready for a shootout.
Saints 28, Dolphins 24
Looking for a big Dolphins bounceback game here against a Saints defense that has been able to hold opponents down just one time so far in three games. Can it be done? Well, Adam Gase called last October’s loss to Tennessee a horrible offensive performance, and Miami rolled Pittsburgh 30-15 the following week.
Dolphins 29, Saints 27