Week 2: Miami Dolphins (1-0) @ Baltimore Ravens (1-0)

[TheKillerNacho]

This game should be a real test for Mike McDaniel's team. Once again we face a fierce defense, so eyes will be on Tua to see if he can handle pressure and still be effective. Defensively, I like our chance to contain Baltimore's unimpressive receiving corp but Mark Andrews may be a problem.

My prediction...

Miami 24
Baltimore 23

Fins up!

[Phinsesq]

30-20 Dolphins. Objectivity is overrated. 

[Emerica]

A repeat of last year would be nice. But I don’t think Harbaugh and Lamar will let that happen.

 

Dolphins W tho

[JourneymanQB13]

I did not think I would be saying this this year but I will be closely watching Kader Kohou on Sunday. The guy balled out last week (PFF grade of 91.9). I certainly do not expect him to repeat that, but he could be the guy at CB until Jones gets healthy, and could be great depth for us once Jones is back. I am really hoping we caught lightening in a bottle with Kohou. 

[Tetsujin]

Armstead and Jackson might not play 

[Dolphinmeister]

Miami has only started the season 2 and 0 three times in the last 19 years, but I think this is the season for it to happen again.

Miami ........ 20

Ravens........19

[Tetsujin]

Most of the country is getting the crap NE/PIT matchup because of traditional fanbases.

Edited September 16, 2022 by Tetsujin

[TheKillerNacho]

On 9/15/2022 at 11:44 AM, Tetsujin said:

Armstead and Jackson might not play 

Jackson is addition by subtraction but Armstead not playing would be a massive blow.

[hrubes20]

18 minutes ago, TheKillerNacho said:

Jackson is addition by subtraction but Armstead not playing would be a massive blow.

It sounds pretty positive for Armstead.  Jackson went on the short term IR, so Little is our RT for the next couple weeks.  Unless the newly signed Brandon Shell gets caught up to speed in time.

[hrubes20]

Ravens secondary is really banged up.  Marlon Humphrey, Marcus Peters, and Brandon Stephens are all questionable and those are their top 3 CBs. 

[TheKillerNacho]

15 minutes ago, hrubes20 said:

It sounds pretty positive for Armstead.  Jackson went on the short term IR, so Little is our RT for the next couple weeks.  Unless the newly signed Brandon Shell gets caught up to speed in time.

Hopefully sooner than later. Jackson and Little are both horrible, so the quicker both can be relegated the bench, the better (although maybe Jackson can swing inside if Eichenberg's struggles continue).

Shell is an adequate blocker, from what I recall. Kind of surprising he was available at this juncture.

[hrubes20]

3 minutes ago, TheKillerNacho said:

Hopefully sooner than later. Jackson and Little are both horrible, so the quicker both can be relegated the bench, the better.

Shell is an adequate blocker, from what I recall. Kind of surprising he was available at this juncture.

I thought the same.  Certainly not a world-beater, but at least competent.  

Ronnie Stanley is also doubtful for the Ravens.  

[JourneymanQB13]

Do you think Sanders kicked that short on purpose? It's rare these days to see a kickoff stay in play...

[TheKillerNacho]

Well, that's about as bad as the game could've started. Let's see how McDaniel's team reacts to some adversity

 

[JourneymanQB13]

After a couple of near mishaps with the ball last week, I was hoping to see Tua take better care of the football. An opening drive interception throwing into double-coverage is highly discouraging.