Week 2: Miami Dolphins (1-0) @ New England Patriots (0-1) on SNF

[TheKillerNacho]

After the offensive showing against the Chargers in Week 1, we feel pretty much unstoppable. But winning against the division-rival Patriots in Foxboro is never an easy task, and the Dolphins have struggled in primetime games recently making me even more nervous... I think we should win, however. New England is definitely underrated by some, and played a very gritty game against the Eagles last week. I doubt we'll see the offensive fireworks we saw last week, but I like our offense to make a few big plays to get the lead. It would definitely be nice to start the season with two tough road wins!

My prediction...

Miami 26
New England 22

Fins up!

[hrubes20]

Fins 27- Pats 19.  Pats will slow the game down by running the ball a ton, but I'm going to assume this offense will cook until I'm shown otherwise.  

[Phinsesq]

I want to see a convincing prime time win. I get the feeling there will be some sort of Gisecki thorn in our side scheme from the Pats though.  

[Swampbilly]

I expect to see Bellicheat dial up a heavy dose of run the ball and play action, while on Defense he will look to find a way to pressure Tua and try to keep him from rolling out to his left (blitzing off the Left Tackle's edge), especially if Armstead can't go.  Tua has been very successful versus The Pats and I predict he finds a way to stay successful.

Miami 28

Patriots 24

[Emerica]

Looking forward for this Eli Apple experiment to be over. Lets try Cam Smith next game pls

[Emerica]

2-0 after two tough road games, can’t ask for more than that but that last Pats TD drive was a bit of a let down. Still, to win this one without Phillips and Armstead, good work. AVG and Chubb had great games.

Also, that Hunter Henry TD should not have counted

[hrubes20]

11 hours ago, Emerica said:

Looking forward for this Eli Apple experiment to be over. Lets try Cam Smith next game pls

Wholeheartedly agree.  Apple was terrible.  I'm also getting real tired of Williams having multiple terrible snaps a game, and Jason Sanders being worthless past 40 yards.  Austin Jackson got worked last night as well, but he faced Judon all game so it's understandable.

But other than that, it was a great team win.  Defense was great.  Tua was really good at taking what the D was giving outside of that ill-advised deep INT.  Running game was great.  Oline, outside of Jackson, was solid again.  Really hoping Waddle didn't suffer a concussion late last night.  

[TheKillerNacho]

4 hours ago, hrubes20 said:

Wholeheartedly agree.  Apple was terrible.  I'm also getting real tired of Williams having multiple terrible snaps a game, and Jason Sanders being worthless past 40 yards.  Austin Jackson got worked last night as well, but he faced Judon all game so it's understandable.

But other than that, it was a great team win.  Defense was great.  Tua was really good at taking what the D was giving outside of that ill-advised deep INT.  Running game was great.  Oline, outside of Jackson, was solid again.  Really hoping Waddle didn't suffer a concussion late last night.  

Ive been THRILLED with the OL play ive seen the last couple weeks. And to think this is without Terron Armstead in the lineup!

[hrubes20]

19 hours ago, TheKillerNacho said:

Ive been THRILLED with the OL play ive seen the last couple weeks. And to think this is without Terron Armstead in the lineup!

It's been a perfect combination of better than expected performance up front and terrific playcalling to get the ball out quickly.  Very nice to see.

[Swampbilly]

On 9/18/2023 at 3:16 PM, TheKillerNacho said:

Ive been THRILLED with the OL play ive seen the last couple weeks. And to think this is without Terron Armstead in the lineup!

Totally agree.  Williams, Hunt, Jackson, Wynn are all in contract years and if they keep this up I predict at least 2 of them get new deals to stay in Miami (although that may mean Christian Wilkins is gone).  I would rather have elite OLinemen than elite DT's personally.

Edited September 20 by Swampbilly

[TheKillerNacho]

46 minutes ago, Swampbilly said:

Totally agree.  Williams, Hunt, Jackson, Wynn are all in contract years and if they keep this up I predict at least 2 of them get new deals to stay in Miami (although that may mean Christian Wilkins is gone).  I would rather have elite OLinemen than elite DT's personally.

Don't forget Kendall Lamm - he's arguably been our best pass blocker through two games filling in for Armstead.

[Tetsujin]

Ogbah has taken 16 defensive snaps Week 2, and 18 for Week 1.

[TheKillerNacho]

1 hour ago, Tetsujin said:

Ogbah has taken 16 defensive snaps Week 2, and 18 for Week 1.

Makes sense. He's washed and Sieler is way better.