The week that was for the Miami Dolphins

I've been traveling all week, so the site has been quiet for some time now.

BUT, the world did not end yesterday, I'm settled in, and ready to go!

So, here is all you need to know about the week that was regarding the Miami Dolphins:

• Playoffs.  Yes, I said it.  I don't buy into it, but hey, in the words of a one Lloyd Christmas, "So you're saying there's a chance..?"  And yes, there is a chance that these 6-8 Miami Dolphins do in-fact sneak into the dance.  Let's focus on this weekend first.  The Fins MUST win on Sunday and have the Steelers win as well.  IF these two things happen then Miami will head to New England next week with a shot at the postseason.  Crazier thing have happened, no?

• Kicker Dan Carpenter was placed on injured reserve today with a groin injury, meaning his season is over.  To replace him, the Fins signed Nate Kaeding, only the most accurate kicker in NFL history who has connected on 87% of his field goal attempts in nine seasons.  Ironically, Kaeding was placed on injured reserve earlier this season by the Chargers for, what else, a groin injury.

• WR Davone Bess will miss his second game in a row this weekend as he's been officially ruled out with a back injury.  LB Koa Misi has also been ruled out for Sunday's game, his second absence in a row as well.

• WR Brian Hartline is questionable for Sunday's game with a back injury, but I expect him to play.  

• DT Randy Starks missed the entire week of practice for an undisclosed, non-football related reason.  He has been ruled questionable as well.

• The team claimed Ex-Browns CB Dimitri Patterson off waivers earlier this week, signaling that CB Nolan Carroll's knee injury could be more serious than we know.  Carroll has been ruled questionable for Sunday's game.

• RB Daniel Thomas was also placed on injured reserve earlier this week, joining Carpenter and TE Charles Clay.  Thomas hurt his knee last Sunday against Jacksonville.  

I will post my picks and some other things at some point tomorrow, so come back!  I'll also be at the game Sunday, so the live blog will obviously be must see material (...not that it isn't already...).

Until then, adios, and congratulations on being alive today!