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Dolphins vs Texans: Prediction Time!


miami dolphins - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 19.8 341.0 (10th) 215.0 (13th) 126.0 (10th)
Def 18.5 288.8 (7th) 206.0 (15th) 82.8 (7th)


houston texans - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 16.6 332.0 (13th) 218.0 (11th) 114.0 (16th)
Def 26.0 334.3 (18th) 194.5 (12th) 139.8 (26th)

It's time to make our picks.  First, as usual, are a random sampling of some experts talking heads:

Mike Ditka - Dolphins Sterling Sharpe - Dolphins
Chris Mortensen - Texans Jay Novacek - Dolphins
Tom Jackson - Dolphins Pete Prisco - Texans
Ron Jaworski - Texans Harmon Forecast - Texans
Peter King - Texans Adam Schein - Texans

The lack of respect continues for the Dolphins.  But I like that.  There's nothing like being the underdog...and then pulling out the victory.

So this week, I'm going to say that the Fins will indeed find a way to beat the Texans for the first time in franchise history - improving my personal pick record to 4-1.  Ronnie Brown should have another solid game - perhaps 115 yards and a touchdown.  Chad Pennington, though, is going to be the reason the Dolphins win.  I can see a 22 of 28 kind of day for 200+ yards and 2 touchdowns.  Something like that.

I do think the defense will give up more points than they have the last 2 weeks, though.  Andre Johnson is a total beast and Matt Schaub will feed him the football.  When all is said and done, the Dolphins will indeed squeak by in a tight game.

Dolphins win 27-21 in a game that is close throughout.

Your predictions below...

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holy shit..

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who the hell picks the texans!?!?!?

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

xman says the dolphins win!!

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good God.....

way to leave a pile right where everyone has to step over it to get on this post. I vote for this /\ /\ /\ post to be deleted.

"If you’re a giraffe, you’re a giraffe. If you’re a horse, you’re a horse."
Coach Sparano

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 11, 2008 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami 23-17

in overtime. On a Ronnie Brown TD run. Of 20+ yards. From the Wildcat.

We’ll start slow, Houston jumps out to a 17-3 lead at half. We come out in the second half, Ginn runs the opening kick back. Lots of punts, then late in the fourth Joey Porter records a defensive hat trick (sack, FF, FR) and we drive in for the tying score. Yeremiah Bell picks off a post pattern on the Texans last gasp effort to win. Then OT.

And by the time the final TD is scored, I will be drunk. That’s my prediction.

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
-- Lou Holtz

by Little Nicky 21 on Oct 11, 2008 12:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did you notice

last week you commented on Chris Mortenson’s picking of the Dolphins and his great record on the season, and this week he is picking against us.

I’d like to know the logic behind his picks

by DolPhanDave on Oct 11, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

'eenie--meenie---miney--mo"

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dolphins 24-Texans 10

Ill spot them a TD but our D should dominate, Ronnie has a big day 100+ and 2 TDs (maybe 1 of them is a passing TD lol)

keep in mind this is optimistic Dave’s prediction :o)

Go Dolphins

by DolPhanDave on Oct 11, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

td is off a bess muffed punt...then they put ginn back there and he takes it to the HOUSE

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami 26-13

  After a big play by the Texans early, which makes the entire community go through a change of underwear, the D comes up big. The offense plays smart ball. Long drives and lots of time of possession help distribute the points evenly through 4 quarters.
  This will be smashmouth and surgical.

"If you’re a giraffe, you’re a giraffe. If you’re a horse, you’re a horse."
Coach Sparano

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 11, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

husker in the house??

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude we are on the same wavelength

but I’m not sure how you got the Phins to 26 points, 4 FGs?

27-13 Phins in another 60 minute effort

by ATS16 on Oct 11, 2008 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

3 TD’s 1FG and a safety or
3 TD’s, one missed xtra point, and 2 FG’s.

Playin’ some improbables, just had to be different.

"If you’re a giraffe, you’re a giraffe. If you’re a horse, you’re a horse."
Coach Sparano

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 11, 2008 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol i believe in you

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dan Carpenter coming out party...

It’s close to the end…and we get them back with a clutch FG…27-24…winning is fun!

by OntheGo on Oct 11, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i hope thats not the case...we should be able to dominate them 24-3

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

love it

i LOVE your attitude Fins, if they keep playing w/ the same passion and intensity they have been in the past 2 weeks, ANYTHING is possible!

by DolPhanDave on Oct 11, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

24-21 Fins Win

2 pass TD’s – Camarillo and Fasano 1 Rush TD – Ronnie from the wildcat, and a carpenter field goal

by afmo on Oct 11, 2008 2:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ted ginn FOR THE WIN!!!

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 3:52 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WEEKLY RZ BREAKDOWN

THINGS I SEE….

I think Penny will get pressure on a consisten basic…..so look for short Bess routes…..and allot more bubble wr screens.

the texans are talented up front…but real young. i think thye can be penalized for their over aggression….look for a reverse or ricky draw plays.

no tight end of note here…so Bell is free to help on A.Johnson….take him out of the game.

Schaub is reported to be still ill….make him work…pressures…hits….he might make a mistake due to being outta gas late.

Texans are in love with Slaton…hes a poor mans portis to me….him blocking in the backfield will be a welcome sign to his assinged man

Wildcat? Look for it less…..last game i called it being used early…but this week let them look for it….and when the 3rd quarter hits use it.

Hurry up offensive looked great. allot of the success the wildcat has got is from us getting to the line quick and makin them use the guys they have in….the best time? after a nickel or dime was in cuz we converted a long pass….then let those extra dbs try to stop that play…riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

Smart thing to do….the Ricky passing option is wide open. Chad was open…but a qb open means nothing lol.

Ronnie will throw at least once…time to keep em honest on that play. look for a tebow fake to the middle…backout and pass.

Porter can really get at em this week. im expecting it….how bout mr.porter? looks like it was just coaching that made him suck last yr

get ginn involved. reverse 1st play…..or flea flicker 1st play….we gott throw a bomb sometime or they are gonna stack us.

Jake Long vs Super Mario…..i see a draw going down. Just keep him from gettin sacks and we will be ok

would love to see a fake punt or fg when the time is right. last game we had a 4th n 1 from the chargers like 40….punted touchback…20 yr net. give it a try…..the league is due.

last game i didnt hear the name Langford or Merling….i need to see those guys make some plays. i propose allot of stunts….drop a lineman…blitz a lb….dont give em time….confuse them.

back to slaton…hes a hit n miss guy. gotta make him work for his yardage,,,,that means no huge gaping holes. slaton is overated and i think we can hit him in the mouth and take away his rookie high….

look out for Texans deep bombs….if not for bad throws we would have given up a pass play for over 50-70 yards every game. Bell needs to play like he did last wee…i swore polamalu was out there. Roth….just stay crazy and well be ok.

Coaching…..early play for pts….we cant fall behind….get points early…that how we thrive….early leads then full out chaos cuz we can take chances.

More Ronnie/Ricky screens….they are always open. THIS TEAM is all about 4-8yrds a play….that and the wildcat have made for 3rd n 2’s all over the place.

"Well said."
--Matty I (2008)

by Rzayo24 on Oct 11, 2008 6:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

o. daniels?

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 problems i have...

First, Owen Daniels is a good tight end. Don’t forget about him.

Two, Slaton is more of a poor man’s Brian Westbrook with the way he catches the ball.

by Matty I on Oct 11, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

owen daniels?

he blows…gimme a break with this owen daniels. ok..he dont sucks…..but he is anthony fasno like. avg big tight end

slaton is lorenzo booker.

"Well said."
--Matty I (2008)

by Rzayo24 on Oct 11, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we got fasano! who is better than both of them combined

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's be realistic Dolfans. . .

Miami wins 52-3. I gave the Texans a FG so that I didn’t seem cocky:
Fasano:2 TDs
Ricky:2TDs
Ronnie:1TD and a FG from the wildcat formation
Pennington: 1 TD
Camarillo: 1 TD(for my new FF free agent pick-up)

Just so you know!

Phatfinfan

by phatfinfan on Oct 11, 2008 9:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A Texan Fan's Take

My prediction can be found here on BRB.

Regardless of what happens tomorrow, best of luck to you guys, and I hope everyone stays healthy.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Oct 11, 2008 9:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

back atcha Tim

  Play hard, fight fair…….nobody hurt

"If you’re a giraffe, you’re a giraffe. If you’re a horse, you’re a horse."
Coach Sparano

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 11, 2008 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nobody gets hurt unless they try to tackle ronnie brown

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just wanted to say

That it was great of you to stop in and answer questions and hang out. Love the wit too! That link is hysterical!

My hope for the Texans is that they don’t have to endure a season like Miami did last year – and I see no reason that they will – of course, that said….I hope the healing begins for your team next week, not this one.
Best of luck to you too Tim

by mikem1224 on Oct 11, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

superstitious

Like a player that wears the same socks every game. I made winning predictions for the last two games on this thread, so I guess I gotta make one today or risk jinxing the team…..sigh….

Miami 31 Houston 28……I guarantee this will be a tougher game than the last 2 were though

also….because nobody demanded it…..some more off-the-cuff predictions….

Ronnie Brown will get fined for a choreographed celebration called “the Longhorn” this week and it’ll involve a Texan cheerleader

After stubbing his forefinger, Ricky Williams will press it to his mouth out of instinct – fearing that he is sending a signal that promotes pot smoking, the NFL will fine him as well

Chad Pennington will chew out a WR on the sideline for dropping a pass, and then immediately afterward, drop one of Ronnie’s in the end-zone

by mikem1224 on Oct 11, 2008 10:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL this guy is something

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but i have a feeling that of those only 1 could actually happen...

1. RB despite that being hilarious…would not celebrate anything like that again..(atleast for now)
2. LOLOLOLOLOL…ricky williams stubbing his finger than pressing it to his mouth…this i think could end up being fined. YOu know the jackasses who run that fining committee like to pick on ricky..or like NOT to pick on people…who pick on ricky (like that stomp…WDF?!??!?!)
3. CP has better hands than our WR’s…he wont drop a td pass…or he wont “chew someone” out

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DOLPHINS DEFENSE DOMINATES DEM cowpokes

Ronnie is big again,Ricky will be in HIGHLIGHTS this week too!34-10 DOLPHINS! ! !

by dolfanator on Oct 11, 2008 10:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i think we take em 30-20

D holds em up most of the game, late cosmetic points to make it kinda close

by Krab on Oct 11, 2008 12:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i say its 24-3...early on...then JOHN BECK THROWS A TD PASS when replacing CP

you may be asking yourself…Johnathan Bartholome Beck??!?! HOW IS HE IN THE GAME!??!?!

well…due to a saturday night scuffle…involving chad henne and will allen robbing a Bed Bath and Beyond..

John Beck is activated while Henne is on the run..and proves us all he is the FUTURe…

gotta have faith (even you matty….even you have to have faith)

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry

dud any of these guys pick us to beat the Pats> I do believe one, and I mean ONE, picked us to beat the Chargers I think.

These aren’t ya “same ole Fins”, we roll the Texans, win 31- 17.

Are you picking up what I'm putting down?

by Neo on Oct 11, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess I am picking up what you are putting down.

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 11, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guess will be a

24-6, i don’t think they could make us a TD. There OL has surrender 10 sacks already. There rushing D is not that good, so our running game will be some what successfull and will open up the passing game, then add the Bottlenose(wild cat) into the mix with some passing from RB and you got a TOTAL clock control. We are going to stop there running game and this will be a lot of 1-2-3-OUT for them. Maybe a 3 great pass plays but not for td’s and with 2 field goal.

I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(21 years and counting)

by Aleta on Oct 11, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dolphins win

30-17

11

y not if im wrong who will remember

by qbinfin on Apr 27, 2008 3:27 PM PDT

by DolfinPhan on Oct 11, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phins Win

bigggggggggggggggg 33-13

"Well said."
--Matty I (2008)

by Rzayo24 on Oct 11, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone who thinks were gonna blow out the Texans..

were not. i see this being a very close and tight win for the Dolphins. in now way are the Texans gonna let us roll over them when they’re at home and they are desperate for a win.

by MikeyPhin on Oct 12, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dolphin win or loss?

by OntheGo on Oct 12, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ANSWER THE DAMN QUESTION...why are you ONTHEGO?!?!?

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 12, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

We sound like the Chargers fans last week on their site with all of these lofty predictions.

I’ll be the first one to agree that the 2008 Miami Dolphins are a far cry from the 2007 version, but we’re still a ways off from being able to be cocky. As Sparano has preached, “stay humble, stay hungry.”

"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt

by Daniel52 on Oct 12, 2008 2:48 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember!!

We are NOT the Chargers, WE ARE DOLPHINS!!
WE HAVE WON SUPER BOWLS!! LOL

I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(21 years and counting)

by Aleta on Oct 12, 2008 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 12, 2008 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sparano is saying that to the player..

We can be proud and LOUD!!! LOL

I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(21 years and counting)

by Aleta on Oct 12, 2008 8:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 12, 2008 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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