SI.com Predicts Miami Squeaks into Playoffs

really a loss to buffalo!?!? they are on the decline imho

If it were me everything would be the same except NE is who we'd lose to :escape: and not buffalo.

NE is playing a lot better w/cassel at the controls and the jills are turning into buffalo burgers.

"SickFinFan33 wrote:

really a loss to buffalo!?!? they are on the decline imho

Doesnt matter, we'll lose at least 2 of the remaining games IMO.

One other thing to consider, we've been relatively healthy this year while our division hasn't been as lucky (The Pats in particular)

Lets hope guys can continue to stay on the field.

"SickFinFan33 wrote:

really a loss to buffalo!?!? they are on the decline imho

Normally, I would say at Buffalo = Miami loss...However, the Bills sold out to play the game in Toronto, inside, thus giving up a ton of home field advantage.

The only teams that scares me at the moment are the 49ers and the Jets. 49ers should have beaten the Cards if not for the terrible chaos at the end of that game and Singletary seems to have lit a fire under their ass. They look hungry and the way we always seem to play down to teams worries me with the 49ers. As for the Jets that game at the Meadowlands in December possibly for the Division will be the ultimate test for the Dolphins.

"GreenMachine wrote:

Normally, I would say at Buffalo = Miami loss...However, the Bills sold out to play the game in Toronto, inside, thus giving up a ton of home field advantage.

yeah NORMALLY i would say cleveland gets a loss AT buff also.....but it didnt happen....

"GreenMachine wrote:

Normally, I would say at Buffalo = Miami loss...However, the Bills sold out to play the game in Toronto, inside, thus giving up a ton of home field advantage.

Yeah but imagine how loud that stadium is gonna be. Its the first ever game in Toronto and those people will be going nuts. They'll sacrifice weather conditions, but not the raucous atmosphere. Im not saying we can't win, but I dont think its a total loss of home-field advantage.

"SickFinFan33 wrote:

yeah NORMALLY i would say cleveland gets a loss AT buff also.....but it didnt happen....

That's a good point. Cleveland sucks. They cant tackle and they can't catch the ball...and they still beat the Bills in front of rowdy crowd on a Monday night. Yeah, any given Sunday, blah, blah, blah, but how are they gonna perform at a "home game" in Toronto?

I'm thinking we win all our games going into the jets game, which will be for the AFC East Crown. A boy can dream, right?

I think we go 3-3 in the next 6 games and wind up 9-7 and out of the playoffs. We will beat either NE or Buffalo, but we'll lose one of the games against SF, ST Louis or KC.

"Rick 1966 wrote:

I think we go 3-3 in the next 6 games and wind up 9-7 and out of the playoffs. We will beat either NE or Buffalo, but we'll lose one of the games against SF, ST Louis or KC.

This is what scares me. We are barely winning games against subpar teams after we get a modest lead. If we play that way against NE, it is going to be a long day.

"DaFish wrote:

This is what scares me. We are barely winning games against subpar teams after we get a modest lead. If we play that way against NE, it is going to be a long day.

Im actually over confident about the NE game. I know our rush defense can keep them in check, and our secondary has played much better.

If we play to the level of our opponents than we should be fine on Sunday. Cassel was left unchecked in the second half of the Jet game, and went crazy when Jersey stopped bringing the blitz.

If we can keep him from getting his feet set ala week 3, it'll be difficult for the Pats to put up significant points.

"Rick 1966 wrote:

I think we go 3-3 in the next 6 games and wind up 9-7 and out of the playoffs. We will beat either NE or Buffalo, but we'll lose one of the games against SF, ST Louis or KC.

No reason this team should lose to SF,St Louis or KC for that matter

were not that bad!

Denver as the 2 seed? Really? I think the Broncos will win the division but unless they buy a defense they won't be getting a first round bye.

Has this season been something else or what? Now some of the media is predicting us to be a playoff team.

I'm VERY worried about the Chiefs game. It's the Chiefs home finale, it's gonna be extremely cold, they will be playing their butts off for a chance to ruin someone else's playoff hopes. Don't take that game lightly guys.

We'll see, this time of year, someone has to get going on our offense, Ricky or Ronnie, one of those two must start heating up and playing their best football of the year.

I watched the Skins and Cowboys and Marion Barber just took over that game, we need that out of Ricky or Ronnie starting soon. If that happens and our Oline plays a bit better, we can beat anyone.

i like our chances in Toronto. I think a lot of Miami fans will be representing. Miami has a better world-wide fan-base. and KC and STL are both very capable of playing hard. I don't see a single gimme on our remaining schedule. Gonna take each Sunday as they come. I didn't consider the Raiders a W, and I won't check off anybody as a W on any other game either, prior to THIER week. But every time 1pm Sunday rolls around, I'm ready to go and ready to win! it really is like a mini-war.

"Rocky Raccoon wrote:

I'm VERY worried about the Chiefs game. It's the Chiefs home finale, it's gonna be extremely cold, they will be playing their butts off for a chance to ruin someone else's playoff hopes. Don't take that game lightly guys.

I HATE the idea of playing @ Arrowhead. Its one of the toughest venues to play in the entire league, regardless of the Chiefs record. They've been competitive in almost every game they've played this year.

I'm more concerned about that game than this week against NE. Prove to me that Matt Cassel can beat a team in this league with his arm, then I'll re-evaluate my stance. We're gonna shut down the Pats running game and force them into obvious passing situations. I don't think Cassel can beat us, I really don't.

"HardKoreXXX wrote:

Yeah but imagine how loud that stadium is gonna be. Its the first ever game in Toronto and those people will be going nuts. They'll sacrifice weather conditions, but not the raucous atmosphere. Im not saying we can't win, but I dont think its a total loss of home-field advantage.

Buffalo IS going to lose home-field advantage playing in Toronto. Living up here in Canada, I don't think most people realize how many Phin fans will be at the game. Toronto is not Bills country by any means.

"pigskinguy wrote:

Buffalo IS going to lose home-field advantage playing in Toronto. Living up here in Canada, I don't think most people realize how many Phin fans will be at the game. Toronto is not Bills country by any means.

I figured alot of New Yorkers would be attending the game with it being so close. I'll take your word and hope you're right though.

I rather lose to the Patriots if it means a Bills W and Jets W.

"HardKoreXXX wrote:

I figured alot of New Yorkers would be attending the game with it being so close. I'll take your word and hope you're right though.

I'm not saying it will feel like a home game for Miami, but it sure as hell won't feel like Ralph Wilson Stadium either.

"FaninPatsyLand wrote:

...Prove to me that Matt Cassel can beat a team in this league with his arm, then I'll re-evaluate my stance. We're gonna shut down the Pats running game and force them into obvious passing situations. I don't think Cassel can beat us, I really don't.

So far that has been our weak spot. Teams will attack us thru the air. All Cassel has to do is get it close to Randy Moss and he will find a way to catch it.

I think our best shot is take Randy out of the play early and let him quit on his team. IMHO, that is more likely to happen with Cassel in there.

"BuckeyeKing wrote:

I rather lose to the Patriots if it means a Bills W and Jets W.

I'd rather win them all.:knucks:

"gunn34 wrote:

So far that has been our weak spot. Teams will attack us thru the air. All Cassel has to do is get it close to Randy Moss and he will find a way to catch it.

I think our best shot is take Randy out of the play early and let him quit on his team. IMHO, that is more likely to happen with Cassel in there.

I don't think Cassel can consistently hit the big throw and hurt us over the top. He's been erratic at best in that area. I have confidence in our front 7 to shut down the run and collapse the pocket. Take away the short and intermediate stuff and force Cassel to go down the field.

And don't get me started on Randy Moss. The guy is a dog.