NFL late slate: Cowboys vs. Dolphins score, highlights, news, inactives and live updates

Dak Prescott is looking to bounce back after the Cowboys got destroyed in Week 15. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

A week ago, the Dallas Cowboys looked like the team of destiny in the NFC. But the Buffalo Bills humbled them with a 31-10 win in Week 15.

Things don’t get much easier in Week 16. Dallas will take on another strong AFC East foe in the Miami Dolphins. Miami didn’t miss a beat without Tyreek Hill in Week 15, dropping 30 points on the New York Jets in a shutout. Hill was listed as questionable all week with an ankle injury, but is officially active for the matchup.

Both teams have a lot to play for in Week 16. Dallas is still in a fight for the NFC East and owns the same record as the Philadelphia Eagles (10-4). The Dolphins hold the No. 2 seed in the AFC, but could still surpass the Baltimore Ravens for the top seed and wild-card round bye.

In the other afternoon games of the week, the Chicago Bears will host the Arizona Cardinals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bears have won three of their last five games, though they fell by three points last weekend to the Cleveland Browns. The Cardinals lost by 16 points last week to the San Francisco 49ers while Kyler Murray threw a pair of interceptions. That loss dropped them to just 3-11 on the season. The Jaguars have lost three straight, though are still in the running in the AFC South. The Bucs, on the other hand, have won three in a row.

Follow along as Yahoo Sports provides the latest news, scores and injuries during the late slate in Week 16.

Live26 updates

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:50 PM GMT+1

Dolphins lead 13-7 at halftime.

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:49 PM GMT+1

The Dolphins will get the ball to start the second half, too.

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:49 PM GMT+1

That’s the perfect drive for the Dolphins to end the half. Mostert grabs his 21st TD of the year, and the Dolphins lead 13-7.

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:38 PM GMT+1

Dolphins hit 52-yard FG in between Cowboys punts. Sacks, penalties triggering third-and-longs Dallas isn’t overcoming.

— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) December 24, 2023

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:30 PM GMT+1

The Dolphins opt for the field goal this time. Sanders hits a 52-yarder.

The Cowboys lead 7-6 with about 4:30 left in the half.

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:23 PM GMT+1

The Cowboys’ drive was extended after a questionable roughing the passer penalty, but the Dolphins get the stop regardless. Cowboys are set to punt with just under 8 minutes left in the half.

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:15 PM GMT+1

The Cowboys stop the Dolphins on 4th and goal, and will take over.

It’s pouring now in South Florida, and Dallas leads 7-3.

Sometimes it’s OK to just take the points.

— Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) December 24, 2023

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:12 PM GMT+1

Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert got hurt on the last run, grabbed his lower left leg. He’s walking slowly to sidelines under his own power with trainers flanked to his side.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) December 24, 2023

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:11 PM GMT+1

Mostert is down now after Terron Armstead brought him down in the backfield

Raheem Mostert is on his back and being examined by trainers

— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 24, 2023

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:05 PM GMT+1

Cowboys lead 7-3 after 1 in South Florida

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 11:01 PM GMT+1

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 10:56 PM GMT+1

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 10:55 PM GMT+1

Well that was quick. The Cowboys respond right away and take a 7-3 lead.

Sun, December 24, 2023 at 10:50 PM GMT+1