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Dolphins vs Ravens: Prediction Time!


miami dolphins - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 21.4 346.8 (10th) 226.8 (11th) 120.0 (11th)
Def 20.6 328.0 (18th) 239.0 (29th) 89.0 (8th)


baltimore ravens - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 13.0 283.8 (25th) 150.6 (29th-T) 133.2 (7th)
Def 14.5 220.8 (1st) 154.4 (1st) 66.4 (1st)

It's time to once again to make some predictions.  Above are each team's rankings on offense and defense.  Below are some picks of randomly selected "experts":

Mike Ditka - Dolphins Jay Novacek - Dolphins
Ron Jaworski - Ravens Peter King - Dolphins
Chris Mortensen - Ravens Harmon Forecast - Dolphins
Tom Jackson - Dolphins Pete Prisco - Dolphins
Mark Schlereth - Dolphins Adam Schein - Dolphins

As for me, that heartbreaking loss last week dropped me to 3-2 in my weekly Dolphin picks.  But I'm confident I'll rebound this week with my pick, which is...?

Well, I see this game being a tight, physical game.  Baltimore's defense is damn good - but their offense is lacking.  None of their 3 running backs average over 4 yards per carry (though I admit I do think Ray Rice will be a good player in the NFL).  Joe Flacco seems to make too many bad decisions - probably because the jump from D I-AA college ball to the NFL is a bit steep.

The Dolphins have to try to remain committed to the run.  They have to.  It's their strength and - even though it's also Baltimore's defensive strength - the Fins can't afford to become a one-dimensional team.

In the end, though, I think it'll come down to which team makes fewer mistakes.  And clearly, that will be the Dolphins.  Sure, a 4-1 turnover differential didn't help Miami last week.  But Joe Flacco and Derek Mason are no Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson.

So I'm taking the Dolphins in a tight one, 16-13.

Tell us your predictions below...

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I like your pick Matty.

I also will go with the Fins in a low scoring game, but because Flacco is even more dangerous scrambling than Schaub, and the Fins have had some trouble with that, I’ll bump up the score a tad.
Fins 20
Ravens 16

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Oct 18, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm not Whacko for Flacco

He will throw a pick six, this game. It will help us win a close one.

11

y not if im wrong who will remember

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

by DolfinPhan on Oct 18, 2008 1:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Like the fins here

So far i’m also 3-2 picking our games, though i feel bad about being right that houston would take us last week. But our boys are back at home, and unlike houston, we have some decent history against the ravens, we’re playing well, and damn if Harbaugh didn’t give Sparano some prime bulletin board material the other day.

Fins 17-16;

Two TDs to one, that’s the way i see it. Hoping the wild cat will get a score or two because i can see the majority of our plays not gaining many yards. That’s ok vs. the Ravens as long as you don’t turn it over or give them good field position. Whoever can make a couple of big plays on offence takes the game, and i like our chances.

Football isn't a matter of life and death - it's far more important than that.

by Agumen on Oct 18, 2008 1:43 AM EDT reply actions  

dolphins win

ray rice = rutgers = awesome

but i always liked brian leonard better…he was a complete player and made a lot of sacrificies for this team

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

by finsxfactor on Oct 18, 2008 1:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Can't root based on college players

Otherwise us Miami fans would definitely be pulling for Baltimore

by Offer Doll on Oct 18, 2008 3:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

no i was saying how ray rice was a really flashy and great player at rutgers

but i prefer the other all-american we had right before him (brian leonard)

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

by finsxfactor on Oct 18, 2008 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

finsxfactor!!!!

are you alive???
do you beleive now?
You finally got it from Matty I!!!
well said ; )

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

by Aleta on Oct 18, 2008 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

i kno!

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

by finsxfactor on Oct 18, 2008 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

GO PHINS

MIAMI 17 BALTIMORE 10

GO PHINS

by Dolphan on Oct 18, 2008 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

HOMEtown advantage will help us big

DOLPHINS 20,ravens 10,Porter and or Roth will have a solid day

by dolfanator on Oct 18, 2008 9:41 AM EDT reply actions  

lol "home-town"

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

by finsxfactor on Oct 18, 2008 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

we have to control the clock better

SO SOME WHO GETS IT RIGHT YOUR ON PAGE WITH ME i’M AN OLD FAN HOOTIE GOT THE SONG FROM ME I WANT MORE OF RICKY AND RONNIE POUND THE ROCK LIKE OKLAND DID 10 YRS AGO WITH THERE BACKS KOUHMAN GARNER

ride and die dolphin fan

by phinfan on Oct 18, 2008 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

 we have to control the clock better

ride and die dolphin fan

by phinfan on Oct 18, 2008 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes they can win like they should have last week and wk 1 vs the jets

this was all miami all the way and the wheels started to fall off. Look the coaches are a breath of fresh air, but when your moving the ball so effectivly and have a 4 an 1 on there 44 and you punt!!!!! you chuck the red flag to challange a spot?? and loss of time out. the whole team need to step back, and focas on whats working and do that till the other team stops you

ride and die dolphin fan

by phinfan on Oct 18, 2008 10:07 AM EDT reply actions  

I agree with you, but they are getting better.

that’s more than you can say for the coaching staff last year.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Oct 18, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

have you noticed when CP needs to he finds a way to get the ball in the endzone?

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

by finsxfactor on Oct 18, 2008 10:19 AM EDT reply actions  

WERE A WHOLE LOT BETTER THAN OUR RECORD SHOWS

WE HAVE ALL THE ELEMENTS FOR SUCSESS WE NEED TY LAW OH YEA CP IS DOING JUST FINE

ride and die dolphin fan

by phinfan on Oct 18, 2008 10:45 AM EDT reply actions  

No longer perfect...

…as I picked the Fins last week. But this does mean one thing at least – what I predict has no affect on the outcome whatsoever! Miami 100 Baltimore 0!!!!!

I predict Ronnie and Ricky wear ’em down in the fourth!

Does Cam Cam rove the sidelines or sit in the booth? If the sidelines, I predict at least 4 Miller Lights and one Budweiser will be thrown at him (and one gourmet pretzel). If the booth, then I predict 6 Miller Lights will be consumed by him.

Can’t be resisted – I predict Flacco on his Back-o as the defense lays down the smack-o.

Low scoring game though for sure – Miami 10- Baltimore 6

by mikem1224 on Oct 18, 2008 11:10 AM EDT reply actions  

okay, so if you want to get superstitious....

The fins are mirroring my FF team. Lost the first two, won the next two, lost the 5th one.
But, since we don’t have a BYE week, I am now 1 week ahead of the Fins in games played. I have already played game 6. So if the streak holds true, my result this past week will reflect the result for the Fins this Sunday.
But I can’t tell you what it is. that would be unethical.
;)

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Oct 18, 2008 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, the prediction is easy..

Dolphins 24, Ravens 6
Flaco will not do much, even though we will not make 4 ints, but we will get 2 and drop 2 LOL
They will not be able to run either, so they will have a lot of 1-2-3- out. They are going to make the field goals, because of field position from SP(ST’s LOL )

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

by Aleta on Oct 18, 2008 11:54 AM EDT reply actions  

Dolphins 11 Ravens 6

I know it’s crazy but that’s what I think.

Ravens D is really good, Have we played a better D yet?

by phranchise on Oct 18, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I say 7-6 Dolphins

Ravens lead the whole game and lead 6-0 with 2 minutes left.
CP leads a 2 minute no huddle length of the field drive and wins it on a fade to Brandon London on a last play of the game fourth down and goal.

by DolphDallas on Oct 18, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

A smash em up game methinks

  Gonna have to win this one in the trenches. But, I think the D gets a score and the offense might get a big play. Goin’ with one of the greatest albums of all time for my score.

Miami 21
Balt. 12

Semper Fidelis Miamius Tursiops Truncatus

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 18, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Dolphins 112

Ravens -4

Go Dolphins

If I had a tagline, this would be it.

by lancelotlink on Oct 18, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions  

lol....

you have one of the greatest nicknames in Phinsider history IMO……

Semper Fidelis Miamius Tursiops Truncatus

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 18, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

And you, good sir...

…are a scholar and a gentleman.

Go Dolphins

If I had a tagline, this would be it.

by lancelotlink on Oct 18, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

why thank you.....

and go The Evolution Revolution

Semper Fidelis Miamius Tursiops Truncatus

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 18, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

24-14

Penningtion allows us to stay on the field, Rnonie Brown and the heat(yeah its the middle of October and its still hot down here, go figure)
can wear down the Ravens D, I say can and not will because we have to stick with the Running game.

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Oct 18, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I left something out

and abandoning the run is something we cant do

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Oct 18, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

phins 24 ravens 9

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

by Rzayo24 on Oct 18, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Score!

miami 24….Ravens 10!!

"You are the people you hang out with"

by buckeyebill on Oct 18, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Adam Terry

The Ravens officially ruled out starting offensive tackle Adam Terry and return specialist Yamon Figurs for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Hopefully this will help them. They have got to stop bleeding there. Found some cool widgets at statbeast.com. Check there!

by BeRavens on Oct 18, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Baltimore wins 21-14

I think the wildcat offense will be contained this week against the best defense in the league. The ravens look to rebound after a poor preformance vs the colts. I think our D will adjust to the wildcat formation as the game goes along. I think We get a pick 6 from a ronnie brown throw and we also score two more touchdowns late 2nd and early 3rd. The dolphins will put two stright TD drives late in the game. I then think our offense will grind it out with mcClain.

FEAR THE NEVERMORE DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Benji5203 on Oct 18, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

fair enough.

you’re wrong, but you are certainly allowed to be wrong.

;)

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Oct 18, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who in hell the...

Ravens are going to put 21 points to the Dolphins D?, they could not manage 6 again the Ind D(btw, it SUCKS) and Benji5203, you are saying you will put 21?
I’m not saying you are not going to win, but realistically, it is really dificult to see the Ravens putting up 21 again us. If you say something like 13-10 Ravens, thet would be more realistic, IMHO ; )

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

by Aleta on Oct 19, 2008 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

special teams will decide it

and i have no idea if baltimore’s is any good… i only know the phins stink and in a low scoring game the punter will make the difference… so advantage CAM…. curse you beastard for trading away one of the best for mr low returnable line drive shanker…..

by W NY Fins Fan on Oct 19, 2008 1:49 AM EDT reply actions  

CP hater

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

by finsxfactor on Oct 19, 2008 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

now that may be true

but please don’t label me that… cause i sure as heck hate fields more!!!!

by W NY Fins Fan on Oct 19, 2008 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol

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

by finsxfactor on Oct 19, 2008 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

3-0

ot fg wins it

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

by Rzayo24 on Oct 19, 2008 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

lol

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

by Rzayo24 on Oct 19, 2008 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

the commentators sucks im getting tired of hearing what a brilliant offense coach cam is

by dolfan52 on Oct 19, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Allright

solid D. I needed that!!!!!!!!!

Phatfinfan

by phatfinfan on Oct 19, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

The worst thing

about today is having to look at the idiot that is coaching the Ravens. . .He looks like Don Flamenco from Mike Tyson’s Punch Out.

Phatfinfan

by phatfinfan on Oct 19, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

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