Two struggling AFC teams meet in Cleveland on Sunday as the Miami Dolphins (1–5) visit the Cleveland Browns (1–5) at Huntington Bank Field. Both clubs enter Week 7 desperate to turn their seasons around after sluggish starts. Miami has dropped three straight, while Cleveland has yet to score more than 17 points in a game this year. The matchup may not carry playoff implications yet, but it offers a chance for one of these teams to reset momentum. The Dolphins have won three of the last four meetings, though the Browns’ defense remains capable of dictating the tempo at home.
How to Watch: Date, Time, Venue, TV
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH
- TV Channel (U.S.): CBS
- Streaming Options: NFL+, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DAZN
- International Broadcast: Sky Sports NFL (UK)
Quarterback play will be under the microscope. Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 1,213 yards with 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, completing nearly 70 percent of his passes. Cleveland counters with Dillon Gabriel, who has 430 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions in limited action, but is completing just 57 percent of his throws.
Skill players could swing the outcome. The Dolphins lean on Jaylen Waddle, who has 29 receptions for 390 yards and 3 scores, while running back De’Von Achane has added 390 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. For Cleveland, Quinshon Judkins leads the ground game with 383 yards and 2 touchdowns, while tight end Hayden Fannin Jr. has 28 catches for 254 yards.
Defensively, Miami has recorded 12 sacks but only 1 interception, ranking near the bottom in takeaways. The Browns’ defense, anchored by Myles Garrett, has 14 sacks and 2 interceptions, though the unit has struggled to keep opponents out of the end zone.
Coaching tendencies highlight the contrast: Miami averages 22.3 points per game but often fades late, while Cleveland averages just 13.7 points, ranking last in the league. If the Browns’ pass rush can disrupt Tagovailoa, they’ll have a chance to grind out a win. Otherwise, Miami’s speed on offense may prove too much.