Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel said it perfectly. This game is 1/17 of this NFL season. If we lose, we can’t beat the good teams. If we win, we’re going to the Super Bowl. None of it matters. Look, to us Dolphins fans, we crave a win like this, need it. We hate the chatter, from NFL fans, pundits, commentators, everywhere it can be heard. The Dolphins aren’t a legit contender because they can’t beat anyone who is a contender. So far, to be fair, they’re right. We haven’t defeated a winning team this season. We beat the Chargers (3-4) in a shootout Week 1, we beat the Patriots (2-6) twice, we scorched the Broncos (3-5), we lost to the Bills (5-3), beat the the NY Giants (2-6), defeated the Carolina Panthers (1-6), and finally, lost to the Philadelphia Eagles (7-1). The teams we’ve beaten are a collective 11-27, and the teams we’ve lost to are 12-4. I think we all feel like it’s time for us to show up big against a team that is true contender, and this week, nothing better than facing the current Super Bowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Last week, Mike McDaniel played it conservatively. He activated C Connor Williams, but chose to rest him and start C Liam Eichenberg, who by the way, played his best game. He continued to rest LT Terron Armstead, and perhaps his wisest move, activated DB Jalen Ramsey and gave him limited snaps of game action so he can dip his toe in the water and get a feel for game action after being out the entire season. This week, it seems as if Terron Armstead will be back at LT, Connor Williams will be back at C, G Lester Cotton will be playing LG, while G Robert Hunt has vowed he’s playing Sunday, he’s never missed a game. RT Austin Jackson, who gets very little press, has been a constant at RT, and has played admirably. DB Xavien Howard was also rested last week, and it appears as if he will suit up. There has been a lot of talk that Jalen Ramsey will be charged with defending Chief’s TE Travis Kelce. That’s a difficult matchup, but Kelce is unquestionably Mahomes’ favorite target, and a key to their offense. If Ramsey can limit Kelce’s production, Rashee Rice is the next weapon the Chiefs use, hauling in 30 of 39 targets for 361 yards and 3 TD’s. Kelce has 54 receptions for 583 yards and 4 TD’s. Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney are the other receivers, besides of course the 2 RB’s, Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Our defense is on the upturn, no doubt about that. We’re getting guys healthy, guys like Jaelan Phillips, and of course, the huge addition of Jalen Ramsey. Bradley Chubb is getting hot, and with Phillips healthy, and Andrew Van Ginkel also in the mix, that’s 3 guys, including the ever present Christian Wilkins and Zach Sieler that need to be accounted for. Chubb quietly leads the Dolphins 5 sacks, and is tied with AVG for most TFL with 7. Christian Wilkins has 11 QB hits followed by 10 by AVG. Chubb is right behind with 9. Chubb usually gets the bad chatter, but perhaps that isn’t entirely fair. We also missed S Jevon Holland who didn’t clear concussion protocol but will be back this week, and my fave Nik Needham, who played a minimal amount of snaps last Sunday, might see a larger role against KC this Sunday. If Ramsey is charged with covering Kelce all day, that leaves either Eli Apple or Kader Kohou on the opposite side of Xavien Howard, who by all accounts will be playing Sunday. Raheem Mostert is still dealing with an ankle injury, but is most likely going to play. Jeff Wilson Jr. is back and saw some carries last week , 5 to be exact. He’ll probably #2 on the depth chart behind Mostert until rookie De’Von Achane returns from IR, scheduled for Week 11.
This game is a huge matchup for the NFL, a true marquis game in front of the whole world in Germany, the 2nd game that will be played there. Last year, The Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Munich, but this will be the first game played in Frankfurt. The Chiefs are mild favorites as they the “home” team, at -1.5. That’s showing a lot of respect for the Dolphins, although I know some here think we should be favored. This is a good test for this team, there should be a playoff type atmosphere in this game, the NFL fans in Frankfurt Germany are stoked to get NFL action back, their last taste of American Football since the Frankfurt Galaxy played in the NFL Europe league which ended its run in 2005. I’d love for the Dolphins to make a statement, that we are relevant, we can beat a contender. It doesn’t mean that we will be going to the Super Bowl, but it doesn’t hurt our chances of it either!
GO DOLPHINS!!!!
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Good write MikeE! I stated my concerns on the last blog. Contain Mahomes, Kelce and Pacheco.
Thanks Mike
The teams we beat are 12-4 not 4-12 but thanks for keeping this site going anyway.
Huh???
You want me to post a screen shot of before you edited it wise guy?
Yes
I never wrote what you said, go ahead and post your screenshot
I’m here to watch this go down! 😂💥🍿
Assuming we win, I’m sure the narrative will be the Dolphins won because the Chiefs didn’t travel to Germany earlier in the week. There’s always something.
Thanks Mike E. 🙂
Go Dolphins!
Yw Lisa
Howie’s List
Week 9
🐬 vs 👩🍳🧑🍳
🦬 37-31 🐬
🌴 30-23 🐬
🗿 31-20 🐬
🐖 35 -14 🐬
🇬🇧 31- 30 🐬
I’m waiting Rocko . . .
Howie’s List
Week 9
🐬 vs 👩🍳🧑🍳
🦬 37-31 🐬
🌴 30-23 🐬
🗿 31-20 🐬
🐖 35 -14 🐬
🇬🇧 31- 30 🐬
🇨🇦 31-27 🐬
Brian in NY says:
November 2, 2023 at 7:35 pm
I have PS4 as well, the Star Wars edition. It’s pretty cool came with one controller that has the rebel Alliance and empire symbols on it, and the system itself. My son destroys me at Battlefront II, and nearly every other game we play!
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LOL, that’s great, Brian! Perhaps you can join in the fun with Madden ’24 as well!
Mike E,
Nice write as always, bud! However, Robert Hunt is OUT for Sunday’s game…
I realize you published your write before the news came out, Mike E. Just giving an update, that’s all.
I don’t know, they said on WQAM that Hunt wasn’t going to miss this game and keep his streak alive
From the “Excuse Me?” Files
https://x.com/nfl_dovkleiman/status/1720494538303623563?s=61&t=NWZ–WfgKu_dYbC-fKuB3A
WT actual F?!!
Absolute no less….lol
Piggy – That’s some funny shit!
Hey, Mr. Jones, how would you describe the birth of your first child?
…falling in love?
…getting married?
…making your first billion?
…buying the Cowboys?
Jones: “like a delicious Creampie”
Lol
He wasn’t going to play anyway
Nice write, Mike! Go Phins!!!
Thanks Tim
I wonder where Jerry Jones hangs out
Jullian Hill is this past draft’s Kader Kohou.
Yeah he’s been a pleasant surprise.
he’s been better than that “ten million dollar” TE that plays for NE.
Who’s gonna pick us to score 40 this week?
I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s in the 20s for both teams.
Weather is supposed suck. I agree with Tim.
Retractable roof
Howie’s List
Week 9
🐬 vs 👩🍳🧑🍳
🦬 37-31 🐬
🌴 30-23 🐬
🗿 31-20 🐬
🐖 35 -14 🐬
🇬🇧 31- 30 🐬
🇨🇦 31-27 🐬
🏈 40-36 🐬
https://x.com/richeisenshow/status/1720541819182928086?s=46&t=iJM4Q1l5mMck0UQRm2xJ-w
Thanks Herd!! Freaking awesome!
After 2 decades and 11 head coaches, it is so fantastic to hear all this stuff, and to see the results on the field. This is just year two in his system too.
Lol
He has played more positions in the offense so far this season than Hill. LOL I think Ingold has played 6 positions on offense while Tyreek has played 5
Howie’s List
Week 9
🐬 vs 👩🍳🧑🍳
🦬 37-31 🐬
🌴 30-23 🐬
🗿 31-20 🐬
🐖 35 -14 🐬
🇬🇧 31- 30 🐬
🇨🇦 31-27 🐬
🏈 40-36 🐬
🗡️ 27-23 🐬
Frankfurt, Germany forecast still shows at 1pm, 53 degrees and 66% chance of rain.
Ball security will be a top priority.
I thought I read somewhere there was a retractable roof on the stadium?
It does. Hmmm…
The Waldstadion (German pronunciation: [ˈvalt.ʃtaːdi̯ɔn] ⓘ, Forest Stadium), currently known as Deutsche Bank Park for sponsorship purposes, is a retractable roof sports stadium in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. The home stadium of the football club Eintracht Frankfurt, it was opened in 1925. The stadium has been upgraded several times since then; the most recent remodelling was its redevelopment as a football-only stadium in preparation for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2006 FIFA World Cup. With a capacity of 51,500 spectators for league matches and 48,500 for American football and international matches, it is among the ten largest football stadiums in Germany. The stadium was one of the nine venues of 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and hosted four matches including the final.
From Wikipedia
There you go, for those that don’t want to take my word on the matter. 😂
It has to come from an official source like Wikipedia
Now wait just a minute. even I can change something on Wikipedia. I have met the woman, I am sure I couldn’t alter Heripedia.
So if Phillips is a great pass rusher with 2.5 sacks, does that mean AVG is HOF with double that? Lol
Well Phillips played less games.🤪
I think the best way to beat KC is to keep their offense on the sideline. I’d really like to see us control the LOS…hold onto the ball and eat up clock. I’m not sure that’s really our offensive attitude but I think that would give us the best chance to win.
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Oh yeah…a few low hits on Mahomes ankles or accidental falls on his lower legs in the pocket…wouldn’t hurt. All within the bounds of the rules, of course. 🙂
Of course 😉
OR
If they are going to do it illigally, take the 15 strategically. LOL
I think if Conner plays and is feeling good we have an ok chance to win. Chris Jones will kill us at every position if they do not track him and move their assignments. Hunt was the only lineman other than a healthy Armstead that I would hope to win their reps. TOOO MANY injuries on the Oline!
So, the bye is after this game right? I wonder how if they will celebrate a few days if they win?
(And be used for media availability of course because it is all about $$ after all. )
I want Ramsey to get another pick this Sunday. I want one of our LB’s to get one too, and a strip sack fumble scoop score.
Right when he thinks he is going to escape again to throw to a scrambling MaAuto he get’s tomahawk chopped unseen from behind on the wrist to cough up the ball, but also injure his wrist so he misses the rest of the game plus the game after the bye.
Who wants my money? Hill will have over 150 yards this week.
Nice right Mike. I can’t wait for this game!
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/dolphins_need_to_beat_the_chiefs_even_if_mike_mcdaniel_downplays_result/s1_13132_39481668
Herd, I took your word for it to the point where I looked it up and replied it does.
So weather shouldn’t be a factor.
😂
LOL, I feel stupid for bringing it up…
😂
Closing the roof when we have the ball and opening it when chiefs do like
Don’t forget to set your clocks back oinkeroos
You still have to do that manually?🤔
Some good games today
#23 Kansas State at #7 Texas, on right now
Texas A&M at #10 Ole Miss, on right now
#15 Notre Dame at Clemson, on right now
#12 Missouri at #2 Georgia, 2:30pm
#9 Oklahoma at #22 Oklahoma State, 2:30pm
#11 Penn State at Maryland, 2:30pm
#21 Kansas at Iowa State, 6pm
#5 Washington at #20 USC, 6:30pm
#14 LSU at #8 Alabama, 6:45pm
As I mentioned the other day, I’m in Boone, NC for the Herd game this evening. Pre gaming with Bloody Mary’s. It’s going to be cold when the sun goes down. 🥶
Still trying to figure out my game watching situation tomorrow morning. I’m going to be watching if I have to sit in my car and watch on my iPad until a bar opens.
Dang, what time do you have to check out of your room? Ask for a late check out
10 am. Already checked on that. It’s an airbnb cabin, no go for the late check out.
Dang, but also nice. I always get an airbnb cabin when we go to the mountains.
Naples, is this going to be an Audric Estime/Phil Mafah showdown the whole game?
1st qtr so far:
Estime 6 carries 61 yards
Mafah 8 carries 76 yards
2 big RB’s
Both teams QB’s are a combined 2 of 9 for 1 yard lol
This backup freshman QB for Texas, Maalik Murphy, has been rocking it since stepping in as starter.
I jinxed him
Rock – Screenshot???
Crickets…
Dammit, you know I’m technologically challenged to even post or a meme on here that was already posted online. Forget about something I have to. Actually you know get up into the inter-web. I know and that’s all that matters.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. with a sack and pick 6 vs ND today. He may be worth our late 1st round pick unless an OT falls to us.
He’s an ILB
Ken – I know you like English football fans songs – today at Fulham, the Fulham fans aang “he looks like a rat, he looks like a rat, Bruno Fernando’s, he looks like a rat”.
You be the judge.
🤣
BTW, he scored the winner.
Awesome 😎
Looks like the “other” ND team showed up today. SMH
I think I’m gonna watch the game at slatterys tomorrow
Breakfast beers 🍻
I’m probably going to finality a Bloody Mary at 930
I really hope they have a special brunch/breakfast menu bc I’m not eating nachos at 10 am
What if they have bacon or sausage?
Then I burn it down
https://fb.watch/o6jA50wfcB/?mibextid=fNONUu
Some Jalen Phillips love
We discussed this already, he’s a complete player and basically the perfect specimen for that position.
The churning of a season.
He’ll get resigned to PS. If he clears waivers.
Or did he start there and we brought him up 3 times?
Can you put someone like that back on your PS if they clear waivers.
Or did he start there and we brought him up 3 times?
Can you put someone like that back on your PS if they clear waivers.
Oops
Guess I was asking Twice
I’m pretty sure we can sign him to the PS if he clears.
Pili is not needed or a top depth chart guy at this time. We have Davis and use both Wilkins and Sieler over center at times.
None of us know how long Armstead will hold up. He is the definition of injury prone. Great player but unreliable. It would be so awesome if he could finish the season. He makes us better.
UGA offense really struggles with Brock Bowers out with injury.
Ladd McConkey saving the day for UGA.
S DeShon Elliott has been fined $43,709 for unnecessary roughness in the Week 8 game against the Bears, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
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We didn’t play the Bears in week 8
🤣
Now the Bears will definitely not want to play us
Do they play defense in the PAC 10?
Right
Sooo, as expected, the Herd is getting their asses kicked by App State, BUT … Chad Pennington was sitting 2 rows behind me! I took what my daughter referred to as a creepy selfie! 😂
We left early. Fun night despite the loss.
Herd’s night was made
Seriously, you should have walked up to Mr. Pennington and introduced yourself! I’m absolutely certain he would have appreciated it! Oh well… there’s always next time.
There’s absolutely NO WAY he would have refused a selfie with you, Herd!
First of all, I’ve met him before years ago. Second, he’s there as a parent. His oldest son Cole is a red shirt Freshman QB for the Herd. Rumor had it he might be starting tonight but that didn’t happen. I wasn’t going to bother him. Just how I am.
Understood, Herd… I respect your rationale… didn’t know that, obviously.
Sure you’re going to get a cracking son-in-law anyway, but imagine it it had been Cole?
https://twitter.com/KevG163/status/1720984077636075564
The Dolphins were part of the longest game in NFL history – Dolphins vs Chiefs 1971…82 minutes of game time.
The Dolphins were also part of the longest game in NFL history – Titans vs Dolphins 2018…7 hours 8 minutes from beginning to end.
We won both.
Are we still doin the northeast fest? Sorry if I missed it
For Rock: Es sind Spieltagsschlampen
Rock – you’re being represented – complete with glass of homeraid
Hell yeah
Herd,
I recently read a story where someone checked into a luxury AirBNB in SoCal, refused to pay, and has refused to leave for over 600 days . I’m sure you can pull off a few hours 😉
MM looks stressed 😅 😅
ITS GAME DAY BITCHES!!!
GO DOLPHINS!!
Don’t forget to change your clocks. Fall back.
es ist Spieltag Hündinnen
gehen Delfine
Beer please
Gehen Delfine!!
Can I record the game off nfln?
You should be able to
Just watched a really good interview on Sky with MM. As well as being the most personable, humble and best teaching HC we’ve had in forever, he’s also very funny. When asked how you progress from QC coach to HC he first answered ‘you have to trick a lot of people along the way. Reynolds also asked him what criteria he uses to design a play. Thought his answer was very insightful. He said ‘within the rules and instincts a D, you are looking to stress the scheme and create hesitation. If you achieve that, you’ve won’. Whilst it is kinda obvious, to hear it put like that helps to explain why we’ve had this success to date this season and why he’s getting so many plaudits.
Of a D
Silly stuff I’m thinking of, but it’s nice to be able to even think of it.
I’m thinking I kinda wish the Chiefs didn’t lose last week so if we beat them this week, lots of people will be saying the Chiefs are sliding, they’re not the same team
On the way to slatterys now
Forgot it was NY marathon day
City must be crowded as heck, huh?
Yeah
I’m still in queens right now but marathon day can be really hectic
I tried to ride a citibike yesterday in to the city but the queensboro bridge is closed so I had to get on the subway
Not trying to piss in anyone’s cornflakes but Noah Igbinoghene is 2nd string on the Cowboys while Kelvin Joseph is 3rd string and inactive here in Miami
Poor cowboys
Said no one ever
DeShon Elliott was fined over $43K for last week’s hit on DeVante Parker
He made him miss 1.5 games Mike. DVP was going down as he was hit so h to h contact unavoidable imho
I’m not complaining, I was shocked he wasn’t flagged. It was helmet to helmet and looked an awful lot like a defenseless receiver hit
👍
Not been as pumped for a game as this for a long time.
Got 7 options to watch in my faves. Sky x2, Chiefs channel, fins channel, gamepass, NFL Network and Miami area NBC 6.
All bases covered and pre-game ads staggered.
Fins up
Go Fins
I’m super excited too
If Achane was in I would be less apprehensive. Still like our chances. Deffo a Chiefs crowd
Effing pumped!! Let’s get this win!! GO DOLPHINS!!!
👊
🦍🍻 🇬🇧
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere
🍻
I hate when they are picking the Dolphins
Me too, but it doesn’t actually affect the game 😂
At least it wasn’t a clean sweep, lol.
4/5 of the NFL staff pick Dolphins
Does Fang put #5 on Swiftie’s bitch?
Been a lot of discussion about it. I would say sometimes, not exclusively
Let’s Oinking Go!
We love the all whites this year
HERE WE GO !!! Healthy DBs, OL gets back 2 starters … this is a different team than the one in Philly or Buffalo earlier this season!
Did anyone notice there is a retractable roof on the stadium? 😉
Never ………
Mostert is the most important guy on offense to have a good day, imo. With RB room banged up, its up to him to get this run game going.
Don’t like the German national anthem. Hope they don’t do it. Uber alles my arse. Allied 2 – Germans 0.
I love the English
lol, I was thinking the same thing during the song. haha
Wtf was up with Andy Reid’s nose
Boooooooooooooo
I had German food last night for good luck
Amazing the English is based on German but I can’t pronounce anything I ate
Kelce can have his 100 yards … who else they got? Steve Smith said it all in pregame.
300 yards receiving for Hill today
Why do we always defer
Metrics
Want to go back to Imperial
LFG!!!
GO PHINS!!!
HELL YEAH!!!
Defense!!
This is waaaaaaay too easy
Too easy for Mahomes there
Mahomes going through our defense like a hot knife thru butter
That was kinda easy 🤔