Final Score: Patriots 3 - Dolphins 23
Monday, December 18, 1978 at 9:00 PM ET
Patriots @ Dolphins
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Patriots | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 18.2 | 26.1 |
| Last meeting | 33 | 24 |
| Stat | Patriots | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 15 | 15 |
| Avg points scored | 23.7 | 23.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 86% | 86% |
Recent Results
Patriots
vs Buffalo Bills
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 50
26-24
@ Dallas Cowboys
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 27
10-17
@ Indianapolis Colts
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: +21 · Total: 49
35-14
@ New York Jets
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 36
19-17
vs Tennessee Titans
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 49
23-26
@ Buffalo Bills
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 24
14-10
vs New York Jets
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: +34 · Total: 76
55-21
vs Miami Dolphins
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 57
33-24
@ Cincinnati Bengals
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 13
10-3
vs Philadelphia Eagles
Oct 8, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 38
24-14
Dolphins
vs Las Vegas Raiders
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 29
23-6
@ Washington Commanders
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 16
16-0
vs New York Jets
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 37
13-24
@ Tennessee Titans
Nov 20, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 65
30-35
@ Buffalo Bills
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 49
25-24
vs Dallas Cowboys
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 39
23-16
vs Indianapolis Colts
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: +18 · Total: 34
26-8
@ New England Patriots
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 57
24-33
@ Los Angeles Chargers
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 49
28-21
vs Cincinnati Bengals
Oct 9, 1978 · Margin: +21 · Total: 21
21-0