***The Official Miami Dolphins vs Oakland Raiders Gameday Thread***

Miami Dolphins (4-3) vs Oakland Raiders (3-5)

Sunday November 5th, 8:30PM
NBC; Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens FL

Forecast: partly cloudy, 77 degrees

Line: Oakland (-2.5)

The Miami Dolphins take on the Oakland Raiders in an east coast vs west coast rivalry. The Raiders lead the series 19-17-1 however, the Dolphins have won the last 5 meetings. The last time the Raiders defeated the Dolphins in Miami was September 2007. Looking at the overall history, things are definitely in Miami's favor. The Raiders are 4-20 in their last meeting against east coast teams and the Dolphins are 11-0 the last times they've hosted a west coast team.

Stats
Defense
Miami
Points per game: 21.7
Yards passing per game: 210.9
Yard rushing per game: 95.4
Total yards per game: 306.3

Oakland
Points per game: 23.8
Yards passing per game: 236.5
Yard rushing per game: 120.4
Total yards per game: 356.9

Offense
Miami
Points per game: 13.1
Yards passing per game: 194.1
Yard rushing per game: 76.4
Total yards per game: 270.6

Oakland
Points per game: 21.1
Yards passing per game: 239.9
Yard rushing per game: 88.0
Total yards per game: 327.9

This is a game between two struggling teams and it will be interesting to see if the move to trade Ajayi lights a fire underneath the offense. Jay Cutler is expected to get the start after missing last week's game due to a rib injury. DeVante Parker is expected to start, giving Cutler another big target.

Fins up baby!!

 

You are a good sport Sir Knight.

 

It's time to cast aside all doubts and just go for everything.

 

TD AJAYI! Big Run! YAY. Oh wait thats not our uniform.

 

I was drafting this morning's thread and when I submitted it, I saw that another was was started 6 minutes prior to my posting. The mods just merged them, that's all.

 

OT, the Jaguars have the best defense in the NFL and it isnt even remotely close. The Chiefs i think have the second best in the NFL but it is a far away second. There is no weaknesses in the jaguars defense, it is a once in a generation crew.

 

How many of these are your starting? Which one is the Official Official Gameday thread? Maybe a mod should be starting these? Seriously, which one should I unsubscribe from?

 

Does anyone know if they have announced which of the dolphins players who were questionable for today’s game are actually going to be able to play or at least dress?

 

Andre Branch (groin), Jermon Bushrod (hand), DeVante Parker (ankle), Jay Cutler (ribs) and William Hayes (hamstring) were all listed as questionable as of Friday.

 

Who isn't hurt?

 

Both Dungy and Harrison pick us to win tonight.

 

Calling a small crowd tonight off a 40-0 loss and the trading of a fan favorite. Prepare for boos from a semi filled stadium tonight.

 

Judging from the TV shots so far, looks like it's far from a small crowd..

 

Ok thinking Positive Lets go MIAMI!

 

It’s pissing rain at the stadium.

 

Really? Looks empty to me

 

When I was drafting the thread this morning, rain wasn't in the forecast! CRAP!!!! That field is going to be just that...crap!

 

Maualuga is... huge.

 

Kiko alonso is so overrated and he is especially terrible in coverage. Absolute liability in coverage.

 

Nice coverage Kiko

 

Cook beating Alonso again...

 

Kiko Alonso again. Dont know what the poster Dan MArino watches but Alonso is terrible and has been every year since he tore his ACL.

 

Can't cover a TE, some things never change....

 

It's nice that our field has to suck each week

 

Get Kiko some help on Cook FFS.. what the hell man.

 

Kiko Alonso x3.

 

Can we cover someone?

 

If the Raiders just don't pass it we'll be alright. Nice to see Ray out there tearing it up.

 

Dang....moving into nearly half the 1st Qtr on the first drive.

 

Aside from Kiko Alonso, the D has been good this drive.

 

Timmons has been great this year. Our only good LB.

 

Half the quarter gone courtesy of Kiko Alonso

 

Please no three and out here, Miami. They held the ball for a long time. Win for the D holding them to a FG; although, it shouldn't have happened to begin with.

This D needs rest. Hope the field doesn't bite our players on offense.

 

Of course

 

Do you think Gase will ever tell Grant to stop running it out of the endzone?

 

This line though LOL

 

Awesome starting field position...

No where for Williams to run.

 

Geez, see how many in the box?? No respect to the passing game.