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Dolphins vs Broncos: Prediction Time!


miami dolphins - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 20.7 350.1 (9th) 246.9 (6th) 103.3 (21st)
Def 20.9 333.7 (20th) 233.3 (25th) 100.4 (15th)


denver broncos - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 24.7 381.9 (2nd) 263.6 (3rd) 118.3 (12th-T)
Def 27.9 394.6 (30th) 240.0 (28th) 154.6 (30th)

Well it's again time to make our predictions on this week's game.  Above are each team's offensive and defensive rankings.  And below are a random sampling of "expert" picks:

Chris Mortensen - Broncos Peter King - Broncos
Tom Jackson - Dolphins Jay Novacek - Broncos
Mark Schlereth - Dolphins Pete Prisco - Broncos
Ron Jaworski - Broncos Clark Judge - Broncos
Adam Schein - Broncos Harmon Forecast - Broncos

Just an interesting note about the above.  Mortensen and Jackson are tied with the best pick record on ESPN.  Mort, though, has correctly picked all but one of the Dolphins games this year.  Let's make it two!

It's also interesting that two former Broncos, including the homer that is Mark Schlereth, both picked the Dolphins.

As for me, I started out 3-1 and have been wrong on the last 3, bringing my mark to that of the Dolphins (3-4).  So what about this week?

For some reason, I feel good about this week.  I'm confident that the Dolphins will get Ronnie Brown going.  I see 100+ yards from Brown this week.  The question will be if the Dolphins can slow down Denver's offense.  Joey Porter has to get pressure on Jay Cutler - and I think he will, picking up at least another sack.

In the end, I have a feeling this game will come down to turnovers.  Luckily, the Dolphins don't commit too many.  If they can keep that trend up, I think the Dolphins can upset Denver.

I'll take the Dolphins, 27-24.

But what say you all?  Get at us below with your picks and predictions...

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dolphins win and finsxfactor gets frontpaged on his new revamped breakdown!!!

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

.500 this time

I too feel the Broncos can be beat by the Fins. The Broncos really should have a worse record than they do – a last play victory against the Saints and the terrible whistle call by Hoculi against San Diego. They could have 2 less victories. Brandon Marshall will get his yards AND turn the ball over. He is careless with the ball.

by coloradokevin on Nov 1, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

34-26 Dolphins

I say that with confidence via spooky Halloween predictions made elsewhere on this wonderful blog

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." - Marcus Aurelius

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 1, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dolphins 35, Broncos 34

Pennington leads a two minute drive for a TD to win the game, TD comes on a slant to Ginn just outside the Red Zone and he houses it. Ronnie has 3 TD’s.

Also, Joey Porter gets 3 sacks, and strips Cutler and takes it to the house for the other TD. And my buddy styg writes a ball-fondling fanpost about JP on Monday lol

Oh, RZ, please don’t forget to sacrifice a beer to the Carpet of Victory

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 1, 2008 1:13 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

very important. The carpet monster must be fed now on a weekly basis. Manlaw

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." - Marcus Aurelius

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 1, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahahahhahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

"Mom!!! The Meatloaf!!!!"
--Will Ferrell

by Rzayo24 on Nov 1, 2008 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the carpet monster is thirsty

and he wants beer.

hot damn im excited tl see some good ol fashinnnnnn smashmouth football…then play action acres of open field

"Mom!!! The Meatloaf!!!!"
--Will Ferrell

by Rzayo24 on Nov 1, 2008 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

umm

in all honesty matty we lose because you pick miami just say denver will win and we will thanks =)
-ap

Andy P

by Andy P on Nov 1, 2008 1:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

in addition

i love this site, dont hate on me and all that but i want a win, just say ’ oh denver will win’ and we should pull out a victory.
-ap

Andy P

by Andy P on Nov 1, 2008 1:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Andy Capp?

is that you?

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 1, 2008 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no andy p whos andy capp

Andy P

by Andy P on Nov 1, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the guy in the picture

old comic strip guy. was just a joke

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 2, 2008 11:01 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

drinks a lot, can't get a job, steals money from his wife

i know the cat. lazy bum alway nappin on the couch.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Nov 2, 2008 11:11 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Matty

Seems like when you pick Miami to win they lose and vice versa. Hope for the best come Sunday

by Brown42000 on Nov 1, 2008 3:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nah he predicted chargers game lol's

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

24-21 Phins

And best of all is that the game is live here in the UK so I ca put my feet up and watch us move to .500 :)

C'mon over to Shady's world, MiamiDolphins.co.uk

by ShadyMDUK on Nov 1, 2008 5:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

31-24 Miami

I predict that our defense scores a TD.!!!!!!!!!!!

Phatfinfan

by phatfinfan on Nov 1, 2008 8:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GO PHINS

MIAMI 31 DENVER 24

by Dolphan on Nov 1, 2008 9:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

go

31-17 fins

I guess I should have thought twice before creating my profile's name.

by Beck4Mercy on Nov 1, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fins Broncs

Fins win

Joey Porter scores a touchdown for shits and giggles after a sack force fumble and fumble recovery

We win 42-7, because the pats couldn’t score 1 more point and we can.

11

y not if im wrong who will remember

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

by DolfinPhan on Nov 1, 2008 11:59 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol dexter thats what im talkin bout

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

37-27

You know who bitches.

"Mom!!! The Meatloaf!!!!"
--Will Ferrell

by Rzayo24 on Nov 1, 2008 12:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Meatloaf!!!

hilarious.

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 2, 2008 11:02 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Easy win!!

Dolphins 28 denver 17
We are going to SLAP & SPANK mermaid tail!!

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

by Aleta on Nov 1, 2008 12:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'll slap...but ill let you do the spankin

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will spank is mermaid tail with a baseball bat ; )

Want to practice my swin

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

by Aleta on Nov 1, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

31-17 Fins

For every opinion, there is an equal and opposite criticism

by OntheGo on Nov 1, 2008 12:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But what say you all?

I say u just jinxed us. The Fins are sure to lose now…………

Are you picking up what I'm putting down?

by Neo on Nov 1, 2008 12:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol neo you post once every 2 weeks and it always seems to be depressing

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lies. ALL LIES!!!

Are you picking up what I'm putting down?

by Neo on Nov 1, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

debbie downer

"Mom!!! The Meatloaf!!!!"
--Will Ferrell

by Rzayo24 on Nov 1, 2008 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wrong guy

you’re thinking of that other depressing guy wny whats his name

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 2, 2008 11:02 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

23-20 fins bank on it

by heffer111 on Nov 1, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

9-3 Finz

Rain soaked and cold. There it is we win in titanic defensive battle because nobody expects it. Like Pitsburgh a year ago but we’ve learned to pull it out.

by Corroncho on Nov 1, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MATTHEW INFANTE give me a big hug

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 time kinda funny....2 times...creepy sperm

"Mom!!! The Meatloaf!!!!"
--Will Ferrell

by Rzayo24 on Nov 1, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

everytime actually

For every opinion, there is an equal and opposite criticism

by OntheGo on Nov 1, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

its a constant

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." - Marcus Aurelius

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 1, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a really unfortunate one…can’t read a post without it

For every opinion, there is an equal and opposite criticism

by OntheGo on Nov 1, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i've adjusted

my reading to block out most of it. Like speed reading, it requires practice, but it can be done. : )

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." - Marcus Aurelius

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 1, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so there's hope

and hope for an ignore filter ;)

For every opinion, there is an equal and opposite criticism

by OntheGo on Nov 1, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

well said……

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." - Marcus Aurelius

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 1, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol ive got to "chill with the creepy hug posts" lol

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dolphins 25-17...

…six FGs for Carpenter. Ernest Wilford’s first Dolphin TD. You heard it here first.

Go Dolphins.

If I had a tagline, this would be it.

by lancelotlink on Nov 1, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way To Go Lance

You were the closest I’ve seen……..just one frickin’ point off!

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." - Marcus Aurelius

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 2, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I meant to write...

…you read it here first. Sorry, I have kind of a head cold and I’m feeling a little loopy. I think my cat is flashing gang signs at me.

I love you guys.

Go Dolphins.

If I had a tagline, this would be it.

by lancelotlink on Nov 1, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Me-iz-ow, beyotch.

Go Dolphins.

If I had a tagline, this would be it.

by lancelotlink on Nov 1, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MATTHEW INFANTE give me a big hug

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The air is thin but the tension is thick

we’ll need a couple creative wildcat plays -

Ronnie Brown errant pass hits Shannahan on the head, knocking him out of the game. Without the rat to make offensive adjustments, the Dolphins cruise to victory 42-16. No? Not ethical? Okay…how about this:

New wildcat defense formation invented – the biggest difference here is that it uses a topless cheerleader at the middle linebacker position. The resultant distraction prevents Denver from scoring and Miami wins it 28-0. Still no? Geez…..

No punts all game. Miami gets the one crucial turnover and wins it 35-31

"That's never going to heal if you don't stop picking"

by mikem1224 on Nov 1, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bad news

mort picked aginst um,,, he’s 6-1 in phins picks i think

by W NY Fins Fan on Nov 1, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

after this weekend, he will be 6-2 ; )

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

by Aleta on Nov 2, 2008 8:10 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i bet

chris mortensen is either banned from vegas or makes a fortune.. he is usually right, hope we prove him wrong!!

go fins..!!!!!

What The Deuce?

by E_Dove on Nov 1, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I need to see.........

“WILDCAT, BITCHES”

FINS 100
BRONCOS 0

FINS RULE !!!
EVERYBODY ELSE SUCKS !!!

Griffin

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 1, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well said

"Mom!!! The Meatloaf!!!!"
--Will Ferrell

by Rzayo24 on Nov 1, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

indeed

"Mom!!! The Meatloaf!!!!"
--Will Ferrell

by Rzayo24 on Nov 1, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol wasnt that the code? "wildcat bitches"

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

"Mom!!! The Meatloaf!!!!"
--Will Ferrell

by Rzayo24 on Nov 2, 2008 9:28 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Broncos win 31-24

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

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Nov 1, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey looks it mermaid

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by finsxfactor on Nov 1, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how dare u

"Mom!!! The Meatloaf!!!!"
--Will Ferrell

by Rzayo24 on Nov 2, 2008 9:29 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

its mermaid!!!

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by finsxfactor on Nov 2, 2008 10:41 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate waiting until 4 PM.

I’ll be pacing myself on the Miller lites. I want to see Porter gets 3 sacks today and makes their hyped up Rookie look foolish. Have a good day guys. . .I won’t be on the live thread because I get too emotional and type some ridiculous crap. See you all after the game. Hopefully we win because Rzayo and Xfactor are hurtful when we lose.

Phatfinfan

by phatfinfan on Nov 2, 2008 12:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by finsxfactor on Nov 2, 2008 12:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell. . .

R SLAPS? I know, I’m a little sheltered. I’m assuming that’s some type of acronym!!

Phatfinfan

by phatfinfan on Nov 2, 2008 2:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

...you = fail

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by finsxfactor on Nov 2, 2008 2:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

nah I started just saying SLAP everytime somebody got insulted, like whenever Matty tells finsx he’s getting a warning, and now it’s become part of the blog lexicon.

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
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by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 2, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

speaking about warnings i got one yesterday...matty told me to "chill with the creepy hug posts

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by finsxfactor on Nov 2, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

oh

SLAP

sorry if I forgot lol

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 2, 2008 10:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I will be listening to Jim Mandich and Joe Rose call the game on 105.9 here in Titusville Fl, ….. I think their showing Dallas vs. Giants here on tv (yuck)…. I wish I could watch us tear Denver’s ass up, but I just have to settle with hearing the game instead. I have to say that I do enjoy hearing Jim and Joe call the game. They give a very good account of whats going on and paint a pretty nice picture in my mind .

Go MIAMI !

Jimbo

by Dolphinator on Nov 2, 2008 12:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sad me to

ride and die dolphin fan

by phinfan on Nov 2, 2008 12:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm at work..

but i’m out at 4pm(3pm there), so i will be able to go to my fav sport bar.

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

by Aleta on Nov 2, 2008 12:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

im proud of you

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