David Furones

Miami, once 2-6, will have a shot at climbing back to .500 before December with a Thanksgiving night game against the Packers after sweeping the season series from an AFC East rival.

As the five-time Pro Bowl tackle tries to keep himself available, a key development in Sunday's convincing win against the Patriots could be how Terron Armstead sat out the fourth quarter. It could help his availability Thursday night against the Packers.

As the five-time Pro Bowl tackle tries to keep himself available, a key development in Sunday’s convincing win against the Patriots could be how Terron Armstead sat out the fourth quarter. It…

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins could be without two starters on defense when they face the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night at Lambeau Field.

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa got out in front of the narratives for Thursday night's game against the Green Bay Packers right away, moments after Sunday's win over the New England Patriots went final.

Here's a look at how the Miami Dolphins (5-6) and Green Bay Packers (8-3) match up in six key areas ahead of Thursday's Week 13 game at Lambeau Field (8:20 p.m., NBC):

DOLPHINS (5-6) vs. PACKERS (8-3) Kickoff: 8:20 p.m., Thursday, Lambeau Field

It’s the third time Tagovailoa has earned the honor, and he did it after throwing for four touchdowns and more than 300 yards against the Patriots.

It's the third time Tagovailoa has earned the honor, and he did it after throwing for four touchdowns and more than 300 yards against the Patriots.

Miami’s ageless wonder of a defensive lineman wants to go out on top like Hall of Famer Michael Strahan once did. Calais Campbell honors Strahan with a throwback sack celebration he started d…