Kathy Laughlin, Sports Editor (5-2): Dolphins 24, Lions 17 Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor (4-3): Lions 24, Dolphins 23

The Dolphins are so dinged up, nothing is a gimme. Detroit is 1-5 — but also coming off two lopsided defeats, after keeping it close in their first three losses. The Lions were outscored 43-6 against the Patriots and Cowboys, and they are looking to prove to those were an aberration. Luckily for the Dolphins, playing in a dome means they can take advantage of their speed and they don’t have to face the cold (yet). Also luckily — the Lions’ defense is not good. If Miami’s offense can get back into their groove a little bit and the defense can step up again, Dolphins should move to 5-3.

The Dolphins’ offense has been inconsistent all season, but with Tua Tagovailoa having a full game under his belt he should be more efficient. The Dolphins will, however, have to do a better job in the red zone. An emphasis will be getting Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle more involved near the goal line as neither speedster has scored a touchdown since Week 2. While Detroit has struggled, it is more than capable of pulling off the upset — so expect a tight game as the Lions are better than their 1-5 record.