***THE Official Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens Gameday Thread***

If the Dolphins don't come out run heavy they are morons. This Ravens team is RIPE to be bludgeoned based on their porous run defense this year. It's also Moore's first start (on a short week), so the element of surprise won't be there like it was for the Jets.

Their secondary is opportunistic. They're among league leaders in interceptions and completion percentage allowed (55%), but on those completions they're allowing 12.2 yards/catch. This game is screaming at Gase to take advantage of play-action which happens to be right in Moore's wheelhouse.

"Rock Sexton wrote:

If the Dolphins don't come out run heavy they are morons. This Ravens team is RIPE to be bludgeoned based on their porous run defense this year. It's also Moore's first start (on a short week), so the element of surprise won't be there like it was for the Jets.

Their secondary is opportunistic. They're among league leaders in interceptions and completion percentage allowed (55%), but on those completions they're allowing 12.2 yards/catch. This game is screaming at Gase to take advantage of play-action which happens to be right in Moore's wheelhouse.

but pouncey vrs Williams is a bad matchup ya know?

"Rock Sexton wrote:

If the Dolphins don't come out run heavy they are morons. This Ravens team is RIPE to be bludgeoned based on their porous run defense this year. It's also Moore's first start (on a short week), so the element of surprise won't be there like it was for the Jets.

Their secondary is opportunistic. They're among league leaders in interceptions and completion percentage allowed (55%), but on those completions they're allowing 12.2 yards/catch. This game is screaming at Gase to take advantage of play-action which happens to be right in Moore's wheelhouse.

I would love a first play, play action deep post to stills!!!!

Have a layover in Baltimore. I’m just going to get a car and go to the game. Anyone going?

"josh wrote:

Have a layover in Baltimore. I’m just going to get a car and go to the game. Anyone going?

That's awesome- I hope you have a great time!

"bigballa2102 wrote:

sorry but your crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if I wanted to listen to a guy tell a qb what to do id listen to myself. He needs to remember he's not playing, I was done with him after he was telling Derek car the safety's were in he needs to go here. I do not need someone telling me before the snap what the qb needs to do that's what the replays are for.

if he wants to do that go to the sidelines and put a headset on and coach. color guys should add on and feed off the play by play guy the best color guy on tv is jon gruden end of story!!!

what?!?!?

That is literally the job of these guys.

Wait....are you being facetious?

"Rock Sexton wrote:

If the Dolphins don't come out run heavy they are morons. This Ravens team is RIPE to be bludgeoned based on their porous run defense this year. It's also Moore's first start (on a short week), so the element of surprise won't be there like it was for the Jets.

Their secondary is opportunistic. They're among league leaders in interceptions and completion percentage allowed (55%), but on those completions they're allowing 12.2 yards/catch. This game is screaming at Gase to take advantage of play-action which happens to be right in Moore's wheelhouse.

I don't agree for one simple reason....that's exactly what we've seen the past three weeks. Teams are 100% focused on Ajayi because he's by far our best weapon, and Gase has the mentality that we can bulldoze through 9 man fronts and establish dominance. Maybe we can do that against Baltimore but I'd much rather see the play action with Moore going deep on the first series, watch Baltimore back off the LOS, and then get the J-train a chugging.

That's exactly how he got his back to back 200 yard games last year- by playing the defense's weakness pre-snap. If they're playing back, J-train. If they're stacking the box, let Moore sling the rock.

"Fin D wrote:

what?!?!?

That is literally the job of these guys.

Wait....are you being facetious?

not at all, the color guy is to call out after plays say what they see or what they like on a certain play, not yell over and over "carr you need to spike it, spike it carr, you gotta spike it here" a simple you gotta get up and spike it here to the play by play guy would have sufficed your job is not to talk to the player like they can hear you.

If he was soo good why didn't he win PLAYOFFS GAME IN DALLAS? just call what you seen key word seen not hey the safety is coming up carr you need to throw to the left. Leave it alone like you know more than the qb playing stop acting like a coach and talking all the time silence is ok in football games trust me.

"bigballa2102 wrote:

not at all, the color guy is to call out after plays say what they see or what they like on a certain play, not yell over and over "carr you need to spike it, spike it carr, you gotta spike it here" a simple you gotta get up and spike it here to the play by play guy would have sufficed your job is not to talk to the player like they can hear you.

If he was soo good why didn't he win PLAYOFFS GAME IN DALLAS? just call what you seen key word seen not hey the safety is coming up carr you need to throw to the left. Leave it alone like you know more than the qb playing stop acting like a coach and talking all the time silence is ok in football games trust me.

I don't even.....

From UPI. Selected tidbits below:

KEYS TO THE GAME: Miami's running game will be the focus...It would help Miami establish the physical presence against the NFL's worst run defense (145.3 yards per game).

The Ravens need to jump out to an early lead...not built to play from behind. Flacco...limited with throwing downfield because of injuries to...receivers...reduced to picking up yards with screens and intermediate passes..need to establish the run to take some pressure off Flacco.

Miami, which is 10th (308.2 yards per game) in total defense, is becoming adept at shutting down the run and allowing its pass rush, led by DE Cam Wake (6.0 sacks), to take over. Look for Miami to start with an eight-man front early to stop the run.

The Ravens are at their best when they force turnovers. Baltimore has managed just four turnovers in their four losses and 11 in their wins.

MATCHUPS TO WATCH:

--Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley vs. Dolphins DE Cameron Wake. ..offensive line that has been ravaged by injuries. Quarterback Joe Flacco... has been sacked 17 times.

--Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi vs. Ravens DT Brandon Williams...Williuams back..Baltimore allowed 169.5 yards per game and went 1-3 when Williams was out. Even with Williams able to play, the Vikings ran for 169 yards on 33 carries. Ajayi was held out of practice this week with knee and elbow issues.

Read the rest: https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2017/10/26/Miami-Dolphis-vs-Baltimore-Ravens-Prediction-preview-pick-to-win/7751509035784/

"Fin D wrote:

I don't even.....

better off

I think we pretty much shut down the Ravens offense tonight...

And here's why: Timmons and Mauluga have played the Ravens a lot coming from the black and blue division of the AFC. They bring with them that tenacity and grit. They are used to the Ravens run attack as well.

Will our offense be able to move against Baltimore? I think so, but I don't feel confident about it. We are going to need to run the ball well. If we can't run on Baltimore we will lose.

"bigballa2102 wrote:

the worst part about tonights game is I have to listen to Tony Romo, maybe ill mute it and stream it on xm!!!!

I love Romo. I never really thought he was such a great QB, even though he has had his elite moments, however he is definitely the best color guy going right now. He's fantastic and he's showing himself to be a football genius. Seriously.

"KeyFin wrote:

I don't agree for one simple reason....that's exactly what we've seen the past three weeks. Teams are 100% focused on Ajayi because he's by far our best weapon, and Gase has the mentality that we can bulldoze through 9 man fronts and establish dominance. Maybe we can do that against Baltimore but I'd much rather see the play action with Moore going deep on the first series, watch Baltimore back off the LOS, and then get the J-train a chugging.

That's exactly how he got his back to back 200 yard games last year- by playing the defense's weakness pre-snap. If they're playing back, J-train. If they're stacking the box, let Moore sling the rock.

I never said anything about NOT taking a shot in the first series. I'm just talking during the overall game I'd like to see a 60/40 run pass split. If Moore shows he can handle the Ravens coverages - then fine open things up. But you can't get too cute and go away from their weakness in the early going.

Its funny to see that when they do take a shot in the 1st series people complain that they should just keep running the ball.

"DePhinistr8 wrote:

This isn't true, AT ALL. I live/work in this area and they are the most bandwagon fans you'll ever come across. and M&T Bank Stadium is far from intimate

Tix are dirt cheap for the Game tonight as well....means there are a lot of tix available. Im on StubHub now and freakin Sideline seats row 20 are going for $97.00 . Upper level are in the 30s.

"danmarino wrote:

I love Romo. I never really thought he was such a great QB, even though he has had his elite moments, however he is definitely the best color guy going right now. He's fantastic and he's showing himself to be a football genius. Seriously.

I'm with you on that, though I do see why people wouldn't like him. I can see him one day doing MNF if coach decides to call it quits.

1-30am kick off here in UK..not good when have work at 8am. Could try and sleep now and set the alarm or avoid all media until after work and football training tomorrow eve and watch broadcast on gamepass..dilemma. What’s a dolfan to do?

Seems lately joe does worry about his hair and how it looks, like for real I starting noticing it last year

I’m getting fu##in excited, may need to start drinking.. anyone drinking now?

"djphinfan wrote:

I’m getting fu##in excited, may need to start drinking.. anyone drinking now?

Wish I could be with good friends for an evening of Dolphins football.

It's 10pm here right now. It'll be 2:30 when the game starts. Not sure if I'll catch it - at least, not if I want to function tomorrow. Or I can head to bed now, wake up for the game.... Hmmm.

I have a nice bottle of the following. I will be cracking it open as soon as I walk through the front door.

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rappaport hearing that a if Gase can win this one he's gonna be the frontrunner for coach of the year.