We've reached the 72 hour mark before Sunday's HUGE division game up here in New England. A quick note: I'll be at the game Sunday, so expect an EVEN better live blog of the game.
Anyways, it's no secret that this game could very well send this season in two directions for the Miami Dolphins.
It could send their season spiraling downwards..
Or it could get them back on track and back in the division race.
Besides, a win puts them only a half game out of first with nine games to go. Doesn't sound too bad, huh?
So, needless to say, this is a big one for your Miami Dolphins. And, for the first time in a while, I think this is a game, in New England, that they can win. The matchup FAVORS Miami in many areas, folks.
But I'll save my prediction, as always, for Sunday. For now, here's the latest from Miami, as the Fins are just hours away from heading to Boston.
- First thing's first, lets get to the injuries. The biggest name on the injury report this week was Ryan Tannehill, who appeared on both Wednesday and Thursday's report with a right shoulder injury. Tannehill was listed as limited in practice, but obviously he's going to play.
This is a HUGE cause for concern though. I've said this all year long, and, unfortunately, I fear that I'm going to end up being right soon: If this offensive line doesn't sure up, Tannehill WILL NOT MAKE IT. This is the second time this year he's been limited with this shoulder injury, and the hits are piling up more and more each week (did you see that Mario Williams body slam last Sunday? Yikes).
Mark my words, Tannehill won't last much longer at this rate. He just won't.
- LB Dannell Ellerbe practiced this week and is hopeful he'll play on Sunday. Ellerbe missed last week's game with a shoulder injury.
- New LT Bryant McKinnnie worked ONLY at left tackle this week, meaning that, when ready, he'll be your starting LT with Jonathan Martin moving over to his old RT spot. Notice I said when he's ready. There is no guarantee that McKinnine starts this week, as he's only had a handful of days to learn the offense and new blocking schemes.
Joe Philbin was pretty quiet on whether he would play or not, as expected, so I think this is more of a wait and see type situation. Obviously, the sooner the better, but don't be surprised to see another week of Tyson Clabo. Gulp.
- Joe Philbin on Tom Brady's declining numbers: "I’m not buying any of that. This guy is one of the best ever. They are playing well and we have to expect them to play extremely well."
- Dannell Ellerbe on playing against Brady and the Patriots offense: "You got to be on your Ps and Qs. It’s always a chess match when going against Brady. You got to stay on your film extra longer. You just got to stay focused. You can’t get rattled when they make plays, because they’re going to make plays."
- And finally, Cam Wake on pressuring Brady: "He puts his pants on one leg at a time, and he probably doesn’t like getting hit, just like any other quarterback. We’ve obviously played him quite a few times and gotten to him. Like any other person, if we get him off his spot, mess up his timing and hit him, he’s not going to be the same guy patting the ball and throwing it downfield."
- One last note before I go. Miami will play Oakland next year in London. May sound great, but it just doesn't do much for me. Never been a big fan of London games, and never will be.
Picks and predictions tomorrow, don't forget!
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