The run begins! The Dolphins successfully staved off elimination by defeating the Rams in Los Angeles in their best effort of the season, 23-15. Let’s face it, and this is not hyperbole, every week now is an elimination game. At 3-6, we can probably afford 2-3 more losses, depending on how things shake out in the AFC. A 9-8 record may make it, or it might take a 10-7 mark to get in. If it’s the latter, that leaves us only one loss left, and despite the fact that we’re playing two easier marks in the Raiders and the Patriots, we have no room for error and cannot be caught looking ahead. Let’s face it, we haven’t been anything close to resembling the powerful, explosive offense we had last season in which we were averaging 29.2 PPG. It’s closer to half that at 16.3 PPG this season. WR’s Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle have been so under used, they’re basically decoys running around all game. Last season after 9 games, WR Tyreek Hill had 69 receptions for 1014 yards and 8 TD’s. This season, Tyreek Hill has 37 receptions for 462 yards and 2 TD’s. Jaylen Waddle had 40 receptions for 522 yards with 3 TD’s and he missed the Denver game outright, so only 8 games played. This season, Waddle has 31 receptions for 367 and 1 TD. No doubt Hill has the larger drop off, mostly due to Waddle not getting as much action due to the nearly historic season by his teammate WR Tyreek Hill, who was trying to have a 2000 yard receiving season.
So why have Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle been shut down this season? I wish it was easy to say it was only the games that QB Tua Tagovailoa missed, but that’s not even remotely accurate. The Dolphins have been running the ball more than we did last season, and they’ve had some success doing that. Honestly, I don’t mind us being more of a rushing offensive team, I think that when it comes down to playing against better competition in big games, and for us, that means every week, you need to control the line of scrimmage and run the ball effectively. The better teams, along with the cold weather tend to neutralize the aerial attacks, so I like that we can run the ball. Oddly enough, we faced the Rams last week and struggled to run well, but the defense was the hero of the day, led by the return of key players on the defense like DT Zach Sieler, S Jevon Holland and CB Kader Kohou. The defense was excellent, they didn’t allow one trip to the endzone, to a Rams offense loaded with all their WR’s like Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp and their excellent RB Kyren Williams. Also keep in mind the Rams were on a 3 game win streak and were playing very well, especially after getting their two top receivers back the last couple of weeks in Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. The defense really did an outstanding job Sunday and carried the day.
So we got one game out of the way, and we need to keep checking them off one by one, never looking ahead any further than the game at hand. This week we host the Las Vegas Raiders who at 2-7 are nearly eliminated from the playoffs. One bright spot for the Raiders is 1st RD pick (#13) TE Brock Bowers who is having a phenomenal rookie campaign. Bowers already has 57 receptions for 580 yards and 2 TD’s. The Raiders are clearly looking to the future as they traded away WR Davante Adams who was just languishing this season and was miserable with very little production. Former Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers is having a nice season, and of course on defense, DE Maxx Crosby continues to rack up QB sacks, and has 6.5 this season. This would have been the week to see our old friend DT Christian Wilkins again, and I suppose we will see him, but he won’t be playing as he’s on IR, potentially for the entire season after a Jones fracture of his left foot. I’ll say this, 39 year old DE Calais Campbell has done his share and more to help fans get over the loss of Christian Wilkins here in Miami. Unfortunately, Calais has made it clear this is his final season, so we have some work to do!
If I told you before the season that De’Von Achane would be leading the Dolphins in rushing yards, many of us probably wouldn’t scoff at that. If I told you he’d have nearly twice the amount of rushing attempts than any other RB on the roster, 105-55, that you would probably laugh at. The guy who had so much difficulty staying on the field has become close to a workhorse back, but his YPC average has shrunk tremendously, going from an outrageous high of 7.8 yards per carry to a meh 4.4 yards per carry. I admit I find it odd that Achane is the primary back, especially with a very capable RB in rookie 4th RD pick Jaylen Wright and veteran Raheem Mostert available, although in Mostert’s case, he’s been injured occasionally. Wright however, has been healthy all along, but seldom used. Let me just get it out there, we see RB’s all over the NFL, rookies that were drafted, undrafted rookies, have success everywhere, and get tons of carries all over the NFL, but somehow in our offense, we can’t make it happen. I’m sure some will say it’s due to the over complicated offensive scheme. Let me say this, if you’re going to run an overly complicated offensive scheme, you better get better at teaching it because players get hurt all the time, and Achane already has a history in his short career, and Mostert even more so, so you better make sure Jaylen Wright understands all his responsibilities before the end of the season, because he may be the best guy standing!
So here we go, Game 2 on the MUST WIN parade of 9 games in which we practically have no room for error. We’re home, but unlike the majority of seasons, we’re struggling at home at Hard Rock Stadium and are 1-3. We have to do better, we have to win at home and on the road, but when you’re home, you should be at your best. I don’t mind being better on the road, that could work for us if somehow we earn a playoff berth, but there are no excuses at home, no crowd noise interference or cold weather. Good news is Zach Sieler is back, along with Jevon Holland and Kader Kohou. Bad news is starting CB Kendall Fuller is OUT with a concussion, his second of the season. LG Robert Jones is QUESTIONABLE, and if you didn’t know, LG Isaiah Wynn is practicing, but unlikely to be ready this week. He has been designated for return, so his 21 day window is open, but not yet determined if he will be on the roster, much like S Patrick McMorris, who by the way is in FULL participation in practice, which is also good news. If neither Isaiah Wynn or Robert Jones are able to go, OG Lester Cotton will get the nod. He had mixed results last week, more negative than positive unfortunately. We also learned earlier this week that RT Austin Jackson is done for the season, so Kendall Lamm will go at RT for now, while rookie 2nd string LT Patrick Paul sits at the ready for now. ILB David Long was released, as his replacement the last couple of games Anthony Walker has flourished. It’s surprising to cut a team captain, but results are imperative at this point, and kudos to Weaver, Grier and MM for making a tough choice. Let’s hope the LG and RT positions don’t haunt us, and we make it through for yet another elimination game vanquished!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
Our defense is pitiful
🤬😡🤢
fucking Kohou
Kohou with an appalling tackle attempt
it looked like the RT moved on that play
saw that
what a horrible whiff by Kohou
Fucking pathetic defense
I agree, we’re going to lose by 2
MMs asshole is going to shrink up, 2 runs and an inc on 3rd down coming
or maybe a sack or whirly bird pick six
kohou you fuckin glory hound
We allowed one rookie TE to take over the game on that drive, the Kohou missed tackle was just collateral damage
he’s been killing us the whole game, and he’s one of the top three TE prospects to come out in the last 25 years.
it’s still early in his career an our offense is off this season, but I’d like to see more from Waddle since we gave up two very high first rounders to get him.
The Raiders have a shit offense and we can’t stop it
Time for O and Tua to finish the game.
🤣🤣🤣
Like that!!!!
finished
why isn’t Ramsey covering Bowers?
Because they would be expecting that 🤣
Jonnuuuuuuu!!
Jonuuuuuuu!!!!
What did I say? Score 30, we win!
wow
Wow, and you guys call me a curmudgeon! Lol
get off my lawn Randy!!!!!!!!
you are, why does this change anything😅
Was that a defensive play?
announcer said, a screen was coming, I said throw long to Hill or Smith
First time this season we scored 30 points!
Defense!!!! Lol
let’s see how fast the Raiders can score
Seems like Wright never has a hole, or is he missing the holes?
Tua head butting…lol
MikeE,
Brewer nor our guards create lanes or creases inside the guard box consistently. I do think Wright was running harder earlier in the season. Maybe he’s gotten a little gun-shy running into 300 guys. He’s a rookie, but he’ll be okay.
consistently lol, how about not at all
Pit Fields OMG
Pit wins despite the bone head
On a QB keeper, if he gets a 1st down on 2nd and 9 game is over, dipshit slides 1 yard short, stay up and easy 1st down
FINS UP!!! 🤘🤘 Poyer is average AF, and Kohou had some POOR tackle attempts. Which was surprising because early in the game he got in there on a tough hit on a run play. Got the win, scored 30 (Good call Mike!) and most importantly, I get to celebrate my last night here instead of sulking in the hotel room 😂😂 When we get Ingold back, the Running game will be back to dominant form, and life will be good!
Hated the Poyer signing from day 1
glad you got to see a win!
Well, we moved up 1 spot in the WC race to #9 seed. We will stay there if the Bengals lose on the road Monday night at the Chargers. If not, back to #10 seed.
Need Falcons to beat the Broncos (#7 seed) this afternoon.
Colts remain #8 seed after beating the Jets on the road by 1 point. That sucks.
Colts are home next week vs the Lions. Then @Patriots and @Broncos.
Broncos have it much easier next two weeks @Raiders then home vs Browns.
They just have to keep winning. Colts have head-to-head on us. Also, our weak SOS and SOV aren’t winning any tie breakers either.
It looks like no help from the Falcons. Bo Nix is really coming on for the Broncos.
500 wins….hmmm
AVG with 8 tackles (7 solo), 3 TFL, 2 sacks today….
he’s not on our team…lol…I have no idea why…lol
Mike – honestly, too early to scoreboard watch. We have to win the next 3 games, get over .500, and then we can worry about everyone else. We don’t win these next 3, it doesn’t matter IMO
Let him do his thing! Mock drafts starting in the preseason, scoreboard watching week three. That’s our BBM!
You got it!!!! LOL
MikeE is right though.
AVG is doing well, but he simply wouldn’t be having the same impact on this defense. Flores went and got him because he knew he could use him a certain way in his defense. Here, he wouldn’t be getting the same opportunities. AVG made a great choice to go play for Flores again.
Defense sucks
Who after last year thought we would be using the word “Methodical” about the Dolphins’ O? I get the feeling teams gameplan on D based on last year’s games and Tua and the boys take what is left over. And Tua ain’t a bad game manager.
Did you go to the game today?
Nope. My days of going with Randy are over. Might hit one before end of year though.
The locker room crew named Jake Bailey their player of the game. They don’t have to wash his jersey.
Tua’s passer rating today — 127.8
I guess they can pop the corks
“Personally, he’s my binky, I would say. I don’t like doing game day without him. He’s the guy when we pray together in the locker room that sits next to me every single week and a lot of guys have really, if they didn’t already appreciate it, appreciate what type of playmaker he is for us. Every opponent ends up saying that he’s probably better than they realized, and that’s good for us.”
— Mike McDaniel on Zach Sieler
Awesome
Pop the cork BABY!
Oh and fuck all the don’t draft Josh Allen MF’s!!!!!!!!!!
LOL, I wasn’t one of them.
Chiefs were destined to lose at some point. They had to win 5-6 games in the 4th quarter or OT already.
Mahomes has 15 TD’s and 11 INT’s through 10 games.
if you remember my post from last week…
I said in 1984 we beat Philly on a blocked extra point to go 9 or 10 and 0, the next week I was at the game in SD, we lost our only game of the season, and said KC might lose next week, before even knowing who they we’re playing
as an aside the previous year 1983 I went to 1 UM game before moving west, it was the opener in Gainsville vs Gators, UM lost, then won the rest and the national championship
I felt like Ken does now🤪
https://x.com/MiamiDolphins/status/1858311542497751108/photo/1
‘That Boy Is Good’ – Miami Dolphins Defense Exposed by Las Vegas Raiders Tight End Brock Bowers
Or our defense is just bad
Nice win, Phins!!!
Now we’d better keep winning to make the playoffs, or these wins are going to hurt us in the Draft. Last thing I want is to finish just outside of the playoffs with a late teen-something or early twenty-something pick in the first two rounds of the Draft.
Even if we were to get bounced out in the Wildcard round, at least we’ll be able to say we made the playoffs 3 years in a row… that would be a great sign! If we don’t make the playoffs, these wins are hollow victories that set us up for mediocrity.
I’ll take 34-19 🙂
Same!!!
Let’s hope we keep on winning now! 🙂
Pie Guy from the Big Sky,
I’m happy for you that you got to see us win, Brother! Ever since ya came on here, we’ve been WINNING! 😀
Randy
says:
November 17, 2024 at 1:47 pm
Brewer is good when he’s moving, but he is not good at moving guys, in short yardage or handling big guys one-on-one. He never gets any push inside.
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^THIS
I concur 100% with ya, man. And that’s no diss to Brewer as he’s been really, really good for us… it’s just a fact and probably the only short-coming to his game. Keep him moving and he’s/we’re good.
It’s incredible how different our run game looks without Ingram. Our outside running game has been pedestrian since he’s been out, and our guards are nothing to write home about. It really is a testament to Achanes skills as an RB as he SOMEHOW makes magic happen. I think that when Ingram is back, we’ll have more ability to control the game.
Here’s a possible 7th round or UDFA TE we could think about. Texas Tech senior TE Jalin Conyers, 6’4, 265 pounds, 4.68 forty. Although he just an average blocker.
I’ve gotta bail, but I’ll certainly watch this video tomorrow, BB Mike.
Noteworthy? ‘Jalin’ is probably the 10th different spelling I’ve seen of the name ‘Jaylen’. 😀
I missed it, but for some reason at about the turn of the millennium nearly 25 years ago, a lot of people decided that ‘Jaylen’ was going to become one of the most popular names in the world.
LOL
i like the name, but if you think about it, it’s a pussification of a strong name Jay😜
hard to see us competing with Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Herbert, Steelers
I’d say Burrow too, but their D sucks and we both aren’t making the playoffs
yeah. I was looking at the standings this morning- the only team we have a real chance of catching is the Broncos. Playoff holes are there, but they are really slim. We’ve just dug too deep of a hole to climb out of.
I seem to recall the conversation around here all offseason was that this offense would need to score 30+ to win. Now, people wanna rip the defense for losses…and even wins? For a first year DC and a new system, I think this defense has done fairly well. Of course it hasn’t been great. This team goes as far as the offense takes them, and the offense hasn’t held up their part.
I’d much prefer a better draft pick than winning more games at this point. Draft spots matter. A top 10 pick is usually much better than one that’s not. That’s a fan’s view. The team, of course, is and should be focused on winning every game, and who knows where they’ll be at the end.
And, TEs are a problem for a lot of teams….especially soft ones.
We aren’t getting a top 10 pick unless Tua goes down again. I’m not going to worry about where we end up btwn #11 and #21. Just gonna root for the guys.
^
stanger,
We’re at #12 now, and Tua is average and doesn’t guarantee anything. We just came off struggling to win against a 2-7 team at home. Hardly encouraging.
Been 4 solid games since Tua came back, especially compared to the ones before. Wasn’t claiming we would hake the playoffs, just that we wouldn’t have a top 10 pick absent a trade.
We only struggled against a 2-7 team because our defense was so bad. On offense we didn’t need to punt
stanger,
Yeah, I do agree. A top 10 pick is probably not in the cards. I’m just tired of the whole winning just enough games to get into the playoffs and getting stomped scenario. I am a fricken curmudgeon, dammit.
Being a perenial fringe playoff team sucks, but it is better than being a constant out of it in November one.
Tua now leads the NFL in completion percentage with 73.4%. Yes, he has enough passing attempts to qualify. Jared Goff is in 2nd place with 73.0%.
Opening line has Dolphins as 7.5 point favorites against the Pats.
Achane leads our Phins in receptions with 46. ‘Reek is in 2nd place with 44. I find that to be disturbing.
Tyreek didn’t have a QB that could get him the ball for 4 games. We also have a TE this year that deserves targets. I think this is a good thing that we are distributing the ball much better
I’m with ya! My only trouble is the $$$ we’re spending per reception/yards/TDs when ya look at ‘Reek and ‘Da Penguin vs Achane and Jonnu.
Look around the league, lots of up and down football with a lot of teams. We’re 3-3 with Tua and 1-3 without. His Passer Rating is 101.5. Our other QBs combined is 75.8. That’s why we’re 4-6.
I hope Tua ends up as the passing % leader this season.
Led the NFL in Passer Rating? Check (2022)
Led the NFL in Passing Yardage? Check (2023)
Led the NFL in Passing %? Another checked box if it happens in 2024.
I just want to see his TD production go up moving forward.
I agree with M13
it’s a problem that our leading receiver is Achane
and he’s been our leading receiver with Tua back
for whatever reason the Dolphins haven’t been able to scratch the surface of the offense they were last season
I do like that they are spreading it around though
our top 4 WRs are Achane, Hill, Jonnu and Waddle
I think in the long run, we may be harder to defend
but we are still waiting on those big plays to Waddle and Hill
I’m hoping it’s coming
Me too, Pigster… me too. We see it the exact same way.
I just did a quick look at QBs who have led the league in passing yards, completion %, passing TDs, and passer rating in separate seasons (don’t think ANYBODY has ever led in all 4 categories in the same season).
All I can find are Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Johnny Unitas, Tom Brady, and Philip Rivers.
The list is slightly longer with those who have led in passing yards, completion %, and passer rating… omitting passing TDs. And they are HOFers or future HOFers.
So lets say Tua ends up leading the NFL in completion % this season. Should that be the case, he’s entering very rare air in NFL history.
You guys overrate Tua….just like you did Tannehill. And, if you aren’t, that means we have a very bad team. You’re telling me that all that expensive offensive talent that you guys loved buying can’t even perform at a professional level and beat teams without him? That’s crap…but if so…pretty pathetic. But, maybe that’s why this team is a fringe playoff team even with the great Tua.
they didn’t perform without Tua though…
we saw it first hand this year
the offense went from the best in the NfL to one of the worst
I can’t figure out why – but you see the difference on the field
maybe our backups are just that bad?
🤷♂️
^
Tua >>>>>>>>>> Tanny
Seriously, Tanny couldn’t hold Tua’s jockstrap.
Of the 3 QBs who got the huge contract extensions. Would ya rather be in the shoes of Dak Prescott and the Cowboys, Trevor Lawrence and the Jags, or Tua and the Phins right now?
I suppose one could include Jordan Love and the Packers on this list, but Love also leads the NFL in INTs (tied, with 11 INTs) right now.
Randy,
Serious question and there’s no wrong answer. IYO, what is the ONE position we should upgrade in order to make this team much better?
I’ll even accept QB as a legit answer, being Tua has the concussion issues and he might not be for much longer.
… even though I don’t think Tua is the problem with our beloved team.
I’ll answer my own question: an elite, play-making MLB/ILB, at least on Defense.
If we’re going Offense, I’d say an adequate replacement for Robert Hunt.
I know it was directed to Randy but IMO, upgrading the LG position, both id possible.
The reason our O isn’t playing up to last year is we can’t beat the 2 high safety look. MM doesn’t have the OL that can give Tua the time.
Also, Tua doesn’t have the arm to laser the ball in there if it is past 20 yards. He has to throw to a spot.
I value everyone’s opinion, man. Just because it was addressed to Randy doesn’t mean nobody else can offer their opinion. I appreciate your feedback!
I disagree, Randy. Tua is a top 10 QB. He’s better than Tannehill ever was.
bailbondmike
says:
November 17, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Here’s a possible 7th round or UDFA TE we could think about. Texas Tech senior TE Jalin Conyers, 6’4, 265 pounds, 4.68 forty. Although he just an average blocker.
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NICE highlights! Gotta believe he’ll be taught and excel at blocking with that frame at the NFL level, unless he’s got a medical problem where he can’t get low and bend (doubt that’s the case).
Yes… Conyers should be on radars.
Sounds like Julian Hill
we only beat a bad Raiders team by 15, the horror of it
Vikings over Titans by 10
Rams over cheats by 6
Colts by 1 over jets
then theirs the Liins and Saints with blowouts
Why are we supposed to beat the Raiders without them putting up a fight?
M13,
Man, I really don’t think about a team in that fashion. What I would say is that a QB’s impact on a team is light years above any other player’s. You can’t even compare them. This team has multiple holes. Both our lines need help. Our LBers need an upgrade. Our defensive backfield needs some good youth. I think we need better TEs. I think we could use a big possession receiver. Why are the STs so bad? Lots of times that’s because it’s full of backups, and they aren’t good. Then, you extrapolate that to what happens on a team with a weak bench when you, inevitably, have injuries.
Tim,
The consensus of most here was that Tanny was a top 5-10 QB. We debated it incessantly. People were insulted for suggesting he wasn’t an unquestioned top 10 QB. We might need to add some ginkgo to folks’ weed! Lol
Tua is better than that? He’s good at beating 2-7 teams. We knew that. Win a tough game against a tough opponent in a big situation. I want THAT guy. That’s how I’m judging Tua…not by how many yards he throws for.
I never said that. I defended Tanny over being what I thought was unfair criticism. He was a middle of the road QB with a lot of skill but always made a bad mistake. Not one coach built the best system around him in Miami until he was in Tennessee with Vrabel.
now that we have won two in a row
we can post some positive stuff….lol
so who was the best acquisition of the offseason
I have it narrowed down to 3
Aaron Brewer
Calais Campbell
Jonnu Smith
hard to argue against how good Campbell has been
and Smith just gives us a different dimension
but my pick is Aaron Brewer just bc the signing was so criticized
he’s been great IMO – and healthy!
he really is very mobile
One other positive note
I don’t remember seeing this many rookies contribute in years
Pork Chop and Wright have been getting time since week 1
now Patrick Paul and Malik Washington are contributing
I don’t want to accuse Greir of having a good draft – but the 2024 draft doesn’t look half bad
Washington has definitely made Berrios expendable.. thank heavens
anyone know the story with Bradley Chubb?
would be nice to see him in the field again opposite 🐖🫲
He’s about ready, so week to week
We really need Wynn back too
Last year we crushed bad teams at home the first half or so, because the OL was really good before the injuries piled up
This year the OL has been bad and it’s hurt the O every week
Tua has been pretty good this year at times despite the OL
He played well enough the last 4 weeks to have won them all, with a little luck and D he may have
His only bad game was home vs Buffalo, even that’s debatable
He’s never going to traditionally take his team on his back, but he may in his own way
IDK how we win 2 of GB, Houston, and SF, let alone all the bad teams we play, with our bad OL, STs and depleted team
Just going to try to enjoy the ride
Zach Seiler is grossly underpaid
He’s a beast, imo. Always disrupts, stuffs, and pressures…lol….and then some!
Lol….
“I’m gonna call a play that necessitates you getting a completion,” McDaniel said before calling in the play.Tua dropped back on that play and hit Jonnu Smith for a 70-yard touchdown that put the game out of reach for the Raiders.It’s actually quite fun to see McDaniel back to his former self of last season, but he probably should just concentrate on getting the play in on time. The Dolphins have a horrible history under McDaniel for delay-of-game penalties.
Tua press bombing the Jonnu presser…lol
There are two things to take away from this interaction. One, the Dolphins are back to having fun again, and when they do that, they are a tough team to beat. Two, Smith is the tight end the Dolphins have needed for a long time, and finally the player Mike McDaniel can rely on.
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It’s always fun when you’re winning as long as you’re not having too much fun…lol
I’m sure a few of you here are aware of this, but if there isn’t anyone here that knows, I’d love to know your thoughts on this . . .
The NFL is registered as “Sports Entertainment”, not a “Sports League” like MLB, NBA and the NHL. WWE Wrestling is also “Sports Entertainment”
I did not know this
Brian in NY
says:
November 18, 2024 at 9:58 pm (Edit)
Zach Seiler is grossly underpaid
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Totally agree, and you can put Calais Campbell in there as underpaid as well!
And, he’s been extended…fucking ayyy…lol
The AFC had a major shake-up after the thrilling Week 11 slate, even if not much changed in the standings.
The Kansas City Chiefs are no longer the lone unbeaten, as the Buffalo Bills own the head-to-head tiebreaker over them for home-field advantage in the playoffs. The Pittsburgh Steelers are also in the race for home-field advantage after their win over the Baltimore Ravens — and now have command of the AFC North.
In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers are in last place in the NFC West after their loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Detroit Lions still reign supreme in the NFC North, while the Arizona Cardinals lead the logjam of the NFC West,
While the conference standings didn’t alter much this week, they will obviously change quite a bit over the final seven weeks of the season. Below is a breakdown of the conference standings after Week 11:AFC playoff picture
Seed Team W L T PCT
1 Chiefs 9-1 0.900
2 Bills 9-2 0.818
3 Steelers 8-2 0.800
4 Texans 7-4 0.636
5 Chargers 7 3 0 .700
6 Ravens 7 4 0 .636
7 Broncos 6 5 0 .545
8 Colts 5 6 0 .455
9 Dolphins 4 6 0 .400
10 Bengals 4 7 0 .364
11 Jets 3 8 0 .273
12 Patriots 3 8 0 .273
13 Browns 2 8 0 .200
14 Titans 2 8 0 .200
15 Raiders 2 8 0 .200
16 Jaguars 2 9 0 .182
what we need to be is one spot out of the 7th seed going into week 18, play the 1pm game and win, then have the 7th seed lose and fall out
if we should happen to be in the 7th seed at any point earlier we’ll lose and fall off, happens every time for us, when trying to get the final WC spot
MikeE,
It probably just means they can screw with the rules all they like because it’s not competitive sports.
what they said was they can interpret the rules and the way they officiate the game
the networks pay megabucks for the playoffs, so when they ask for a certain matchup for the following week, the league tries their best to accommodate them
with it being an entertainment league you can’t sue them for fixing the games
If our team was even .500 it would be a beautiful season!
New York Jets
Ah the sweet taste of the tears of ultimate failure
We lose a another game or 2 and we’ll be sharing those tears
True enough but right now we can enjoy the Jets suffering
wish we were able to say/do the same
Best thing about Jonnu breaking out is teams won’t be able to scheme him without paying the price with Hill and Waddle
Ironically playing NE this week even though Belicheat is gone
Jonnu throws the ball into the stands after TD and the ball falls into his oldest son’s lap
he didn’t know they were there
I don’t see where Joe Douglas was the problem. The Jets have a nice roster.
Though he did bring in Rodgers
Every GM in the league is a Zack Wilson away from being fired
Ken – getting rid of Douglas might make them better. Odds are if we lose 3 games Grier will somehow keep his job
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This is your Tuesday 2:19 p.m. reminder that former Dolphins OLB Andrew Van Ginkel has a career-high eight sacks and two pick-sixes for the Vikings in 10 games this year.
@MF13SS
AVG also leads the NFL in TFL (13), according to PFR.
he plays in a different D, not relevant to the 2024 Fins
Good for AVG he’s a good dude
This is true. Still wish he was a Phin.
And absolutely, he’s a good dude.
He’s also playing for Flores who drafted and developed him….good for him
Fonzi once said in order to have someone fear you, you’ve had to have hit someone
Well Jonnu just hit someone
The O finally has a 2024 identity, all the failures before the 2nd Bills game are now paying off
How do you play 2 high safeties to stop Hill/Waddle AND make a change to stop anything else that’s excelling?
What is how do you beat good teams, Alex
Do we now have a plan/formula?
Love your Fonzi analogies! LOL 😀
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They better not underestimate Drake Maye this weekend. Need to force him into making some mistakes. Kid can run also.
Jannu Smith is 3rd in the NFL among TE’s in YAC.
Between firing Saleh and now Joe Douglas it looks like full blow it up time is upon the jests
they are just a couple weeks removed from trading for Adams…
Wonder how many more weeks before Rogers ends up going on the IR?
What’s sad about it is that the team has so much talent. They were picking up awesome players up high in draft after draft.
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@WingfieldNFL
Passer rating when under pressure this year (min 200 drop backs): 1. Tua Tagovailoa 126.3 2. Joe Burrow 103.2 3. Kyler Murray 99.1 4. Lamar Jackson 96.1 5. Sam Darnold 95.2
h/t: @PFF
When did Tua stop with the 2 second release planned before the WR breaks passes and start making it up on the fly? It’s like his doppleganger is out there with a different game plan.
I believe our O-Line sucks so badly that even Tua’s 2.2 second trigger is being compromised by pressure.
At least that’s what I’m led to believe by Travis’ post, via PFF.
Stanger,
Always remember that PFF is certainly not the ‘Bible’ of sports data… nothing really is, for that matter.
A 2.5 second release can cover up a lot of problems on an O-line. But doesn’t seem to be what is happening.
The plan has been intercepted by D playing cover 2 on Waddle and Hill requiring a 3rd read and more time to find an open receiver. No or less number of quick strikes….imo…lol
Tua purposely worked on his mobility in the off season it seems to have worked. He just needs to keep his head about him
Lol…is there a pun in there?
Brandon Jones is PFF’s #5 overall cover Safety in the NFL this season.
Marcus Maye is #33
Jevon Holland is #76
Jordan Poyer is #105
*SIGH* 😦
DeShon Elliott is PFF’s #5 overall run-defending Safety in the NFL this season.
Jevon Holland is #20
Marcus Maye is #52
Jordan Poyer is #63
*SIGH* 😦
Annie
https://x.com/AnnieAgar/status/1858961812412395599
I don’t care I am still enjoying the Jets misery
Chris Grier signed Jordan Poyer while allowing DeShon Elliott and Brandon Jones to hit FA. That’s a loss for Grier.
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