Chalkboard matchup: Week 8 Miami vs Buffalo
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GISHforum_veteranOP
This has the makings for a very great game.
When Miami has the ball:
Our 11th rated offense faces off against the Bills 10th rated defense. Our offense is match equally to their defense across the board. Our strength going head to head against their strength. This should lead to a very balanced attack. Look for plenty of wildcat this week. Their middle-of-the-pack defense will struggle to contain Ricky off the edge. Playaction should also be a big factor in our offensive gameplan this week. I also expect a strong emphasis on smart, time consuming drives. We need to keep their offense off the field for as long as possible.
When Buffalo has the ball:
This is where the game could be lost. The Bills offense is good enough to exploit our secondary, and punish us with Marshawn Lynch. I expect them to take a page right out of the Baltimore gameplan for this one. Lots of runs right up the gut. They're gonna want to exploits Joey's aggressive pass rush. After Lynch hits the secondary a few times, look for a bomb to Evans. Evans always has a career day against the Dolphins. For us to stop their offense, we're gonna need to have great play from our MLBs. They can't afford to miss tackles or assignments in this game. Each 3rd down will be gamechanging opportunity. Hopefully we can get them off the field on 3rd and long. Otherwise, we stand no chance.
Special Teams:
Buffalo has one of the best special teams units in the entire NFL. Meanwhile, we have one of the worst. This could be a huge factor. Especially if we are forced to settle for field goals. We can't afford to give them the ball at midfield and expect to hold them to 3.
gish's guess:
19-16 (OT) Miami wins
Wait a second, Miami gets a check mark beside rushing yards on defense.
At home this is a very winable game for us. I do not know the game status for Aaron Schobal, Terrence McGee, and/or Melvin Fowler but we need a big game from Samson Satele agianst Marcus Stroud. Ronnie Brown should be able to have a solid gay against Buffalo.
The key to this game will be stopping Marshawn Lynch. Can we? Doubtful.
Prediction:
Bills 24 Dolphins 20
GISHforum_veteran"plc001 wrote:
Wait a second, Miami gets a check mark beside rushing yards on defense.
crap ill fix that immediately
GISHforum_veteran"RealDriscoll wrote:
At home this is a very winable game for us. I do not know the game status for Aaron Schobal, Terrence McGee, and/or Melvin Fowler but we need a big game from Samson Satele agianst Marcus Stroud. Ronnie Brown should be able to have a solid gay against Buffalo.
The key to this game will be stopping Marshawn Lynch. Can we? Doubtful.
Prediction:
Bills 24 Dolphins 20
I dont think your should use the words 'solid gay' ever again.
funkdatNew Member"gi§h® wrote:
I dont think your should use the words 'solid gay' ever again.
lol
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Vengeful Odinforum_veteranNice write-up Gish, but who do you expect to win the game? I was hoping for a fearless prediction, lol.
Personally, I think if we can contain the defensive tackles we can get to the second level in the rushing game, as Buffalo's LB core isn't nearly as active or impressive as the Ravens. I would expect to see them move the SS up, essentially running a 4-6, when they see us go to Wildcat, like the Ravens did. We are going to have to pass out of it again to loosen the defense up. On offense, I like our chances, provided Ferguson and/or Soliai are available to plug the middle. If they're out, and Lynch is hitting our secondary, it is going to be a long day. When the Bills pass we have to generate a pass rush besides just 55; I like our chances against this O-Line. ('Course, I said that last week, and we were just mediocre in that department) If we can get to Edwards with pressure I think we can force a few mistakes and maybe *gasp* get a pick or two.
Final Prediction: In an ironic twist of fate, Buffalo drives down the field in under 2 minutes, only to see their kicker miss wide right. Miami 21 Buffalo 20.
NJFINSFAN1luxury_boxBills are a very solid team, its going to be a tough week. They have a solid defense, good special teams and an effective (boring) mistake free offense. In fact Edwards is Pennington like with his lack of mistakes and accuracy.
If we can score more than 24 points we can win, if not, we won't.
gunn34New Member"plc001 wrote:
Wait a second, Miami gets a check mark beside rushing yards on defense.
Of course. So many teams are throwing for a 100% completion rate against our invisible DB's. They give every WR a 25 yard cushion. I'd throw all day. Even on 4th and inches.
My guess on this game is........... Buf. is a very good team this year, and we arent. They have the passing game to exploit our weeknesses, and a very good running game too. They know Pennys tendencies, which is not a good thing, so I expect a loss here. I just hope it is respectable and not a blowout. Something like 27-13 them. I still havent seen our guys quit, we just dont have the horses yet. For the guys that still think we have a shot at the playoffs, this is a MUST game. Going down 2-5 is to much to pull out of, but I think that is where we will be around 4:15 Sunday.
Yes, I know..........mr negative.
I can't imagine what kind of game Lee Evans is going to have. May Jeebus have mercy on our secondary.
I have Lee Evans in both of my leagues. I think we hold him in check. 7 Catches 84 Yards
good post : ) good to hear other fans have logical thinking processes...even if y'all are miami fans
GISHforum_veteran"Vengeful Odin wrote:
Nice write-up Gish, but who do you expect to win the game? I was hoping for a fearless prediction, lol.
Personally, I think if we can contain the defensive tackles we can get to the second level in the rushing game, as Buffalo's LB core isn't nearly as active or impressive as the Ravens. I would expect to see them move the SS up, essentially running a 4-6, when they see us go to Wildcat, like the Ravens did. We are going to have to pass out of it again to loosen the defense up. On offense, I like our chances, provided Ferguson and/or Soliai are available to plug the middle. If they're out, and Lynch is hitting our secondary, it is going to be a long day. When the Bills pass we have to generate a pass rush besides just 55; I like our chances against this O-Line. ('Course, I said that last week, and we were just mediocre in that department) If we can get to Edwards with pressure I think we can force a few mistakes and maybe *gasp* get a pick or two.
Final Prediction: In an ironic twist of fate, Buffalo drives down the field in under 2 minutes, only to see their kicker miss wide right. Miami 21 Buffalo 20.
fearless prediction added.
Brown42000New Member"gunn34 wrote:
Of course. So many teams are throwing for a 100% completion rate against our invisible DB's. They give every WR a 25 yard cushion. I'd throw all day. Even on 4th and inches.
Miami has been solid against the run regardless of how bad the pass defense is. Last week it was evident with Ferguson in the game the Ravens did not and were not going to be successful on the ground.
anlgpNew MemberLast week it was evident with Ferguson in the game the Ravens did not and were not going to be successful on the ground.
I agree. The only issue with that is he might not be playing (is he listed as out?)
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Brown42000New Member"anlgp wrote:
I agree. The only issue with that is he might not be playing (is he listed as out?)
Sparano said he was day-to-day on Monday but some think he won't be playing this week. We'll have to see what Sparano says tomorrow to get a better idea.
djphinfansubscriber"Wicked Vex wrote:
I can't imagine what kind of game Lee Evans is going to have. May Jeebus have mercy on our secondary.
lol
gafinfansubscriberIf Ferg is still out, we lose, hands down, if he can play we may have a chance. Also we must be aggressive in our offensive play calling, if its anything like the last two games, NOT GOOD!!:shifty:
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Brown42000New Member"gafinfan wrote:
If Ferg is still out, we lose, hands down, if he can play we may have a chance. Also we must be aggressive in our offensive play calling, if its anything like the last two games, NOT GOOD!!:shifty:
Agree the defense needs to be much more aggressive. Not nearly enough of blitzing and against Baltimore I thought the defensive play-calling and game plan was awful.
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