The Dolphins will face the Detroit Lions for just the 14th regular-season matchup between the two franchises. Despite the limited history, the series has consistently produced memorable and often record-breaking games. Read more below:
2002 | Ricky Williams' Dolphins Debut
After being acquired from New Orleans in the offseason, running back Ricky Williams made an immediate impact in his Dolphins debut against Detroit. Williams rushed for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns while Jay Fiedler tossed three touchdown passes as Miami rolled to a 49-21 victory in the season opener. Miami's 49 points were its second-highest scoring in a season opener, while the victory extended the Dolphins' season-opening winning streak to 11 games, the second-longest such streak in NFL history at the time.