Remember to join me for a live, quarter by quarter, blog of today's game. Until then, I offer you up my official predictions for the game today. Enjoy.
Who has the Edge?
When the Dolphins run the ball: I'll give the edge to the Miami Dolphins, and especially Daniel Thomas. The Eagle defense features speed and quickness, not strength, and I think Daniel Thomas can heavily expose that with hard, down hill running. Edge--Miami Dolphins
When the Eagles run the ball: This one is a toss up. LeSean McCoy has thrusted himself into the top tier of running backs in the NFL with a Pro Bowl caliber 2011 season. He is among the most elusive, electrifying rushers out of the backfield. However, the dolphin defense has established itself as one of the best for the second year running. They rank fifth in stopping the run and could pose problems for the Eagles offensive line. Edge--Even
When the dolphins pass the ball: That Eagle defense will be healthier than they have been in weeks today, and that means both Both Asante Samuel and Nnamdi Asomugha will be in the secondary,which could make life difficult for QB Matt Moore. Look for Moore and the dolphins to try and get TE Anthony Fasano involved down the middle of the field early and often. Edge--Eagles
When the Eagles pass the ball: Michael Vick will return to action for the first time in nearly a month today, and I believe that the dolphins will take advantage of this. Expect defensive coordinator Mike Nolan to dial up a lot of blitzes from different angles to try and force the bad throw from Vick. Word of the wise, always know where DeSean Jackson is on the football field, especially you Yerimiah Bell. Edge--Even
Special Teams: Clyde Gates seems to be coming into his own as of late, with things nearly climaxing last week when he returned a kickoff 70 yards to open up the second half. However, DeSean Jackson knows a little something about returning kicks, and when it comes to punting the football, let me offer Tony Sparano a piece of advise: Just kick it out of bounds please. Edge--Eagles
Prediction: The Eagles may be in a downhill spiral at 4-8, but they will be healthier than they've been in weeks when they take the field today, and I don't care what their record is, with those kind of weapons they're scary. If the dolphins remain humble and don't take them lightly, and I believe they will, than they will ride their momentum to a fourth straight home victory. Dolphins, 24-16.
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