Dak Prescott is looking to bounce back after the Cowboys were destroyed in Week 15. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
A week ago, the Dallas Cowboys looked like the team of destiny in the NFC. But the Buffalo Bills humbled them with a 31-10 win in Week 15.
Things don't get much easier in week 16. Dallas faces another strong AFC East opponent, the Miami Dolphins. Miami didn't let up without Tyreek Hill in Week 15, dropping 30 points to the New York Jets in a shutout. Hill was listed as questionable all week with an ankle injury but is officially active for the match.
Both teams have a lot ahead of them in Week 16. Dallas is still fighting for the NFC East and has the same record as the Philadelphia Eagles (10-4). The Dolphins are seeded No. 2 in the AFC but could still overtake the Baltimore Ravens for first place and the wild card round.
In the week's other afternoon games, the Chicago Bears host the Arizona Cardinals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bears have won three of their last five games, although they lost by three points to the Cleveland Browns last weekend. The Cardinals lost to the San Francisco 49ers by 16 points last week while Kyler Murray threw two interceptions. The loss left them at just 3-11 on the season. The Jaguars have lost three straight but are still in contention in the AFC South. The Bucs, on the other hand, have won three times in a row.
Follow along as Yahoo Sports provides the latest news, scores and injuries at the end of Week 16.
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- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:50 pm GMT
At halftime the Dolphins lead 13-7.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:49 pm GMT
The Dolphins will also get the ball in the second half.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:49 pm GMT
This is the perfect boost for the Dolphins to end the half. Mostert scores his 21st touchdown of the year and the Dolphins lead 13-7.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:38 pm GMT
The Dolphins scored a 52-yard FG between the Cowboys' punts. Sacks, penalties that trigger third-and-long that Dallas can't overcome.
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) December 24, 2023
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:30pm GMT
This time the Dolphins opt for the field goal. Sanders hits a 52-yarder.
The Cowboys lead 7-6 with about 4:30 left in the half.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:23 pm GMT
The Cowboys' drive was extended after a questionable roughing the pass penalty, but the Dolphins still get the stop. With just under 8 minutes left in the half, the Cowboys are about to punt.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:15 p.m. GMT
The Cowboys stop the Dolphins on 4th and goal and will take the lead.
It's now pouring rain in South Florida and Dallas leads 7-3.
Sometimes it's okay to just take the points.
— Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) December 24, 2023
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:12 pm GMT
Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert was injured on the final run and grabbed his lower left leg. He slowly walks to the sideline under his own power, flanked by trainers.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) December 24, 2023
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:11 pm GMT
Mostert is now on the ground after Terron Armstead brought him down in the backfield
Raheem Mostert lies on his back and is examined by trainers
– Joe Schad (@shadjoe) December 24, 2023
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:05 pm GMT
The Cowboys lead 7-3 after 1 in South Florida
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 10:01pm GMT
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 9:56 pm GMT
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 9:55 pm GMT
Well, that was quick. The Cowboys react immediately and take the lead 7:3.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 9:50 pm GMT
The Dolphins' drive stalled, but Jason Sanders hit a career-long 57-yarder.
The Dolphins jump out to an early 3-0 lead.
The Cowboys defense holds on after the big pass from Tua to Waddle.
Jason Sanders drills a 57-yard FG.
Dolphins 3, Cowboys 0 with 2:50 remaining in Q1.
—Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) December 24, 2023
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 9:44 pm GMT
Tyreek dropped one, but Waddle burned the Cowboys D out of their own end zone.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 9:40pm GMT
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 9:38 pm GMT
Oh man, Dallas. The Cowboys reached the goal line and fumbled. The Dolphins take over
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 9:24 pm GMT
The Cowboys will get us started in South Florida
Cowboys win the toss and elect…to receive.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) December 24, 2023
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 8:27 pm GMT
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 at 8:27 pm GMT
Jags inactive and “festive seizures”