From my point of view IF I was a phins fan they couldnt have gotten the Pats at a better time and here is why:
1. Gronk is out. (IMO top 3 TE in the NFL)
2. we are on our 3rd option at DE. (Jones has a bad ankle sprain and Cunningham got his butt suspended.)
3. Volmer is hurting as is Mankins and Connelly (that is THREE starting O lineman)
4. Elderman may not play (and he has been HUGE on both the O and ST)
Oh and the fact that no matter how good the Pats are, the dolphins in Miami always a PIA game for them.
I think the Pats could still pull out a win but wouldnt be shocked if they lossed as well... I can handle a loss to Miami a hell lot easier than a loss to the Jets ANY DAY.. (Jet fans make it worse.)
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I disagree, they are clicking on all cylinders right now, they have looked like a different team since their bye week......they were beatable in the beginning of the season when you know Miami should be playing them in Miami not December freaking 2......
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Whats different with this Pats team the last few weeks is the Defense/special teams is making plays and getting into the endzone... what do they have 5 defensive/ST touchdowns the past 2 weeks? Thats nuts
We obviously have to limit that and not give them any extra points, or extra possessions, so we just need to minimize mistakes... We need the turnover free Tannehill to return and our running game to stay productive to allow us to hold on to the ball with long drives and grind out a win...
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I agree the D played IMO a lot better. Since the 1st half of the Colts game the Pats D has not given up a meaningful TD. (The Jets were done when they scored their first TD on turkey day.)
I also think you are right it is either 5 or 6 TD's from ST and D the last 2 weeks.. Our ST play has improved a LOT since our bye week.
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Isn't it beautiful how rivals can bond over their shared hate of the Jets?
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IMO if Miami can avoid turning the ball over then either team can win, but obviously you're going to give the advantage to the veteran QB in a close game like that. If Miami can run the ball, then I think they'll be far less likely to be in a situation where RT feels he has to force it and therefore less likely to turn the ball over. It also keeps their offense off the field more. Based on that, I think our ability to run the ball will be key.
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I hear you saying this a lot about holding, and well get over it already! ALL Good d lineman get held. Wilfolk is held usually by 2 DIFFERENT Lineman almost every single play. Why? because he is a beast and had to stop.. But he still makes plays. (See Sanchez Butt Fumble lol) -
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Gronkowski being out is huge..
Their pass pass rusher Jones as well might not play..
If the dolphins are intellectually prepared, unlike last year, where Brady took advantage of our stupidity, we have a chance to win the game.
If you let Wes Welker make his first move of the route in front of you, your toast, if you bump and disrupt, you will have a chance.
Don't think you'll see much of their running game..their not stupid, I expect them to spread us out..
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This is where Reshad Jones' stopping ability is going to be tested. He is going to be one on one with Welker, Woodhead or Ridley at some point. Preventing the yards after contact is always a big deal against the Pats
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Here's to hoping the Pats come out flat and out of sync. That will be the biggest factor.
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For Wake to get to the next level he really needs to add some different moves to his repertoire.shouright likes this. -
He does need to add some different moves. Since referees are not calling obvious holds on him anymore his main move is easy to defend. -
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Miami by 3 :kiss:
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