Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Miami Dolphins

It’s a Sunday night primetime NFL matchups, and the early Steelers vs. Dolphins odds have Miami as 3.5-point favorites. They certainly had the more exciting offseason, and the Steelers vs. Dolphins stats also favor them offensively.

Miami has Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill at wide receiver, who both caught more than 100 passes and went over 1,000 yards receiving in 2021.

No one on the Steelers offense comes close to that kind of production, which is one reason most NFL picks have Pittsburgh finishing at the bottom of the NFL standings for the first time since 1988.

Rivalry History

The history between these two teams goes back 50 years to when they met in the AFC Championship Game in 1972. That was the Dolphins perfect season, made possible by Miami’s 21-17 win that sent them on to the Super Bowl.

They played again in the playoffs in 1979, a Steelers win, and again in the 1984 AFC Championship, when Dan Marino and the Dolphins won 45-28.

Overall the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the series 15 to 13, and they have split four total postseason meetings 2-2.

Matchup Trends

Because of the ever growing season, the NFL schedule plays a big role in how teams perform from week-to-week. Affecting the Steelers vs. Dolphins odds will be Pittsburgh’s game with the Bills and Buccaneers in the two weeks before this game. Those are two very tough games.

On the flip side, on paper the Miami Dolphins will have an easier time, with the Jets and Vikings as their two earlier games.

Also helping to guide your betting in Week 7 are the Steelers vs. Dolphins stats that let us know how new head coach Mike McDaniel is adjusting to being his own play-caller. 

He’s been underneath Kyle Shanahan before this season, and even though he has terrific weapons in Miami, he still has to grow as a coach.

Venue Information

The site for Week 7’s Sunday night game is Hard Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It has hosted six Super Bowls (XXIII, XXIX, XXXIII, XLI, XLIV, and LIV) and five College Football National Championships.

Hard Stadium is also one of the host stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hard Rock Stadium first opened in 1987 as Joe Robbie Stadium, and the address of the stadium has since been changed to 347 Don Shula Drive, to reflect the legendary coach’s 347 career wins.

Betting Tips for Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Miami Dolphins

Before placing any bet be sure to find the most recent Steelers vs. Dolphins odds. The opening spread is 3.5 points, but depending on how the new quarterback situation in Pittsburgh is going, that could change. 

It’s also worth noting that in 2021 the Steelers were 8-9 as an NFL pick against the spread, while the Dolphins finished the season at 9-7-1 against the spread.

Last year on the road the Steelers were 4-4 in the regular season against the spread, and at home the Dolphins were 5-4.

One of the big Steelers vs. Dolphins stats to watch in the early going is how Miami’s offensive line does against the pass rush.

 A lot of sacks and pressures could spell trouble for the Dolphins when they play someone like T.J. Watt, who is the NFL odds favorite to replete as Defensive Player of the Year.

If, however, Miami’s line is giving quarterback Tua Tagovailoa time to find his speedy receivers, the Dolphins will become one of the top NFL teams to watch this season.