The Miami Dolphins will be rolling with backup quarterback Skylar Thompson in this week's game, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.The Dolphins are a 3.5-point underdog in this week's game, likely leading to a passing game script.Opposing quarterbacks have completed passes at the 3rd-highest clip in the league against the Minnesota Vikings defense this year (75.6%).The Minnesota Vikings pass defense has displayed poor efficiency this year, yielding 8.39 yards-per-target: the 8th-most in the NFL.The Minnesota Vikings defense has not been good when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, yielding an average of 7.99 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 2nd-most in the NFL.
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