Week 18: New York Jets (7-9) @ Miami Dolphins (8-8)

[TheKillerNacho]

Will the Dolphins complete the late season collapse, ending the year with a 6-game losing streak after starting 8-3, or can 3rd string rookie Skylar Thompson give the team a chance with a win in his rematch with the Jets? The Dolphins, despite the 5-game losing streak, only need a win and a Patriots loss to make the postseason at this point. While there are some questions regarding when the Patriots will face the Bills at this point, there is a very realistic shot that the Dolphins will make it with a win. And if they're able to make the postseason, there is some optimism that Tua Tagovailoa may be cleared in time to compete.

The Jets, freshly eliminated from the playoffs, will again be starting Mike White. While offering a bit more of a threat than the anemic Zach Wilson, this game will be played in Miami and the Jets may come out flat, knowing that their season is over regardless of the outcome.

 

I think Skylar is able to win this, but it seems somewhat less likely the Patriots fall to the Bills given what happened Monday night (as depending on what the result of their game against the Bengals is will determine if they have the 1st seed to play for).

My prediction...

Miami 17
New York Jets 16

[hrubes20]

Fins - 13

Jets - 16

I base this on the assumption that we get none of the hurt guys back for this one.  Thompson just isn't ready to run the offense.  The Jets don't scare anyone on offense, but their D will be good enough to steal a win and kill any chances of the playoffs for the Fins.  Tyler Conklin has a huge game against this terrible LB corps.

[TheKillerNacho]

Honestly I just hope that this team, especially the defense, comes out playing with some fire.

[JourneymanQB13]

According to the Dolphins' injury report, Fisher has been limited at practice due to a calf injury. Maybe he hasn't been healthy enough to practice and learn the offense? Otherwise, I would like to see him on the field over Greg Little. I am curious to see what he has in the tank. 

[hrubes20]

4 hours ago, JourneymanQB13 said:

According to the Dolphins' injury report, Fisher has been limited at practice due to a calf injury. Maybe he hasn't been healthy enough to practice and learn the offense? Otherwise, I would like to see him on the field over Greg Little. I am curious to see what he has in the tank. 

Fisher just placed on IR, so that explains that.  

[TheKillerNacho]

10 hours ago, JourneymanQB13 said:

According to the Dolphins' injury report, Fisher has been limited at practice due to a calf injury. Maybe he hasn't been healthy enough to practice and learn the offense? Otherwise, I would like to see him on the field over Greg Little. I am curious to see what he has in the tank. 

 

6 hours ago, hrubes20 said:

Fisher just placed on IR, so that explains that.  

So... we didn't catch the fact he apparently wasn't healthy enough to play in the physical before signing him? Because he sure as hell didn't hurt that calf on the field...

[TheKillerNacho]

Sounds like they're going back to Joe Flacco instead of Mike White. Lol

[JourneymanQB13]

On 1/5/2023 at 6:33 PM, hrubes20 said:

Fisher just placed on IR, so that explains that.  

Posted in the wrong thread. Thanks for being kind enough to respond anyway 😂

So do we expect the Bills to play their starters today with KC clinching the #1 seed last night? 

[JourneymanQB13]

Looked like Skylar had Tyreek Hill wide open after being left uncovered in the formation on that 4th and 5. If Skylar isn't able to see that ,then we are in in serious trouble, especially if we are relying on Boyer and the defense to win one for us. 

Good news is Buffalo scored early. 

Edited January 8, 2023 by JourneymanQB13
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[JourneymanQB13]

I liked that the defense came out disguising looks on their previous stand. Let's hope that's a trend that continues. Brutal snap over the head to kill our drive. Seems we need the defense to be excellent today. 

[Emerica]

This defense man.. All this money and they can barely make elementary tackles

[JourneymanQB13]

I think we need to run the football more. I think Thompson is a more talented passer than Bridgewater but Thompson clearly lacks awareness. We are looking a little leaky up front, but the Jet's pass protection looks worse than ours. 

Aside from that big RAC play with the missed tackles, the defense has held their end. 

This game may be like last week where a defensive or special teams touchdown is the difference between winning and losing.

[JourneymanQB13]

For everyone out there who said Thompson was better than Tua during the preseason I hope this shows how different preseason is from the real thing. Thompson clearly lacks any sort of awareness at the moment. He is not even on the same planet as Tua. 

[JourneymanQB13]

For the love of all things good, don't screw this up Josh Boyer 

[TheKillerNacho]

69... nice