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Dolphins vs Raiders: Prediction Time!


miami dolphins - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 21.4 349.0 (8th-T) 249.3 (7th) 99.8 (20th)
Def 20.4 331.9 (18th) 242.3 (24th) 89.6 (9th)


oakland raiders - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 13.4 264.1 (29th) 142.6 (32nd) 121.5 (9th)
Def 25.1 373.9 (25th) 216.3 (13th) 157.6 (29th)

It's time once again to make our weekly predictions.  As always, each team's offensive and defensive rankings are above and below are a few "expert" picks:

Chris Mortensen - Dolphins Jay Novacek - Dolphins
Tom Jackson - Dolphins Michael Silver - Dolphins
Ron Jaworski - Dolphins Jason Cole - Dolphins
Mike Ditka - Dolphins Pete Prisco - Dolphins
Peter King - Dolphins Harmon Forecast - Dolphins

And King predicts the Dolphins to win 37-10.  Wouldn't that be nice?  Regardless, any time the Dolphins are this much of a favorite, I worry a little bit.

As for my picks, last week's win got me back over .500 (5-4).  And it's hard not to pick the Dolphins again this week.

Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams really should have some running room.  And if they don't, I'm going to be a little worried about this team as we move forward.  Defensively, the Dolphins need to stop the run - especially Darren McFadden, who is a game-breaking player.  If they do, then I don't see how JaMarcus Russell could lead the Raiders to a win.

So I'll say Fins win, 24-16.  After all, the Dolphins never seem to cover when they are favorites.  So I think that 10-point spread is a bit much.

Tell us your predictions below...

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31-13 Miami

  Sparano makes sure the team is focused and they don’t let Coach down.

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 15, 2008 12:39 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

ECHO THAT!!!

The main thing is to keep the main thing,the main thing! If you're from another country and they do it better there,go the #$^@ back and stay there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by dolfanator on Nov 15, 2008 11:39 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

31-13 Miami

  Sparano makes sure the team is focused and they don’t let Coach down.

 Ask and ye shall receive! : )

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 15, 2008 3:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

52-3

2 Time Movie Quote Game Winner

by DolfinPhan on Nov 15, 2008 12:48 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

miami

2 Time Movie Quote Game Winner

by DolfinPhan on Nov 15, 2008 12:48 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Make no mistake about it

On any given Sunday, but on November 16th the team with the superior coaching, attitude and philosophy will prevail. An ass whooping for letting up after getting a 14 point lead last week will spur the Phins to play 60 minutes this week and I like Matty prediction minus a FG from the not so dreaded Raiders.
Miami 24-13
DANG!!!
I hope it’s not the Vodka talking

by ATS16 on Nov 15, 2008 1:26 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'll be at this game 3rd row!

So I’m hoping for a blowout… I’ll say 30-10. I’m praying that the Dolphins get ahead enough for some garbage time for Chad Henne. That would be icing on the cake. If not, I’ll settle for a plain old win.

by SDefee on Nov 15, 2008 1:28 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

You know what...

I’ll go ahead and make that my homer prediction… THERE WILL BE CHAD HENNE GARBAGE TIME! (due to US being in the lead that is). GO CHADS!

by SDefee on Nov 15, 2008 1:29 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

dolphins win

rz dont forget injury report kicked asses thing

Blogs Banned From – 13
Warnings – 13
Comments – 14424522366876
Relevant Comments – 8
Frontpaged Fanposts – 1 (Yes...I got it)
Temper Tantrums – 6
Stalker Charges – 110
woohoo's – 67
lol's – 172
SLAP’s – 34
Well Said's– 1

by finsxfactor on Nov 15, 2008 1:37 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

eh

It’s more important that he feed the “carpet monster”

by Matty I on Nov 15, 2008 2:33 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

carpet monster wasnt around when we beat the pats...but the asses kicked thing was

Blogs Banned From – 13
Warnings – 13
Comments – 14424522366876
Relevant Comments – 8
Frontpaged Fanposts – 1 (Yes...I got it)
Temper Tantrums – 6
Stalker Charges – 110
woohoo's – 67
lol's – 172
SLAP’s – 34
Well Said's– 1

by finsxfactor on Nov 15, 2008 3:21 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Super Mario 64?

2 Time Movie Quote Game Winner

by DolfinPhan on Nov 15, 2008 5:47 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Echo the Dolphin? nope.

Sunkin pirate ship was part of a screen saver picture I found on yahoo search. The Dolphin was also found on yahoo. just typed in animated dolphin. text was photoshopped over.

by Jersquall on Nov 15, 2008 5:54 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I'm on board.

Raiders get two scores… one a FG.
Dolphins 28-10.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Nov 15, 2008 2:43 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

THE Miami Dolphins are going to hand it to the Raiders. I’m not going to try to predict the score cause every time i do i fail miserably. but its safe to say we are going to trounce them. ronnie and/or ricky will run all over them, chad will have a more than decent game and our defense will completely shutdoown their offense (expect maybe mcfadden, he sorta scares me)….Dolphins have a big day and move into second place in the division….holy shit that is weird to say….GO DOLPHINS!!!

by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Nov 15, 2008 3:32 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not that weird to say.

You’ll get use to it. lol.

by Jersquall on Nov 15, 2008 3:33 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

its been forever

since i have been able to say that….you’re right i just need to get used to saying it again

by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Nov 15, 2008 3:46 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

28 - 12 Miami

Oakland continues the streak of games without a TD

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

by afmo on Nov 15, 2008 3:42 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

FUTURE MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

yes he is back…i just post for him….he made 2 appearance last week in the live thread…predicted opening ginn house….happened…future man sees no flags…

predicted last long drive…and how it would happen….nicky asked…future man delivered.

FUTURE MNA SAYS

and hes hinest…for some reason i get a silly bad feeling. but this yr is diffrent…our coaches actually motivate…and prepare

somebody is bound to try to beat us with our wildcat….oak may be the only team that can run it anywhere close to how we do..look for allot of that cute crap from them…

like i said ….bad feeling…just my gut….but i say its another close win….24-17. 24-7…they make it look closer late.

the raiders may have the best “upside” talent in the lague at rb and qb….so on any given day i see them playin over their heads.

look for annoying russell roll outs….over n over again.

big game for fasano and the backs…with ginn blanketed by whats his face….u kno..that dude with the long name….i think we tear up the inside and middle.

THIS WAS THE WORST LOSS TO ME LAST YR.

RAN ALL OVER US….AND DAUNTE POINTING TO HIS KNEE…SAYING “MY KNEE IS FAT AND STILL HURT”….BUT IM STILL “ROLLIN!” LOL

24-17….BUT IF WE GET 3+ TURNOVERS IT COULD BE MORE LIKE 33-17….

EITHER WAY WE WHOOP THAT ASS AND TAKE SOLE POSSESSION OF 2ND PLACE.

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 15, 2008 4:09 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

FYI

BEER ALREADY READY FOR CARPET MONSTER…PORTAL TO THE FOOTBALL GODS CARPET

SLEEPING NAKED TOMORROW…SET ALARM FOR 2AM….STRIP….FREE BALINNNNNNNN YEAAAA IM FREEEEEEEE FREEEEEEEEEE BALLLLLLLLLLINNNNN

OH AND….

OAK POSTGAME INJURY REPORT :ENTIRE TEAM DAY TO DAY (ASSES KICKED!!!)

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 15, 2008 4:10 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO

Blogs Banned From – 13
Warnings – 13
Comments – 14424522366876
Relevant Comments – 8
Frontpaged Fanposts – 1 (Yes...I got it)
Temper Tantrums – 6
Stalker Charges – 110
woohoo's – 67
lol's – 172
SLAP’s – 34
Well Said's– 1

by finsxfactor on Nov 15, 2008 11:54 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

dude

i want whatever your on……

by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Nov 15, 2008 4:25 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha

You think thats something, Wait until game day. Because of certain litagating circumstance he can’t go to any more dolphin home games… Freeballin gets him in lots of trouble.. The boy is a HUGE Dolphin fan.

by Jersquall on Nov 15, 2008 4:50 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL thats great

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 15, 2008 10:16 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

ROFL!

now we know what he looks like, but where did you get his picture?

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Nov 15, 2008 12:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 15, 2008 9:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol....just LOTS of Henieken my friend...avaiable at a gas station near you

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 15, 2008 12:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

WHOOPP!! there the Dolphins are!

34-16
No mercy on this one. Total concentration on the raiders arssess, so that we can whip it good ; )

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

by Aleta on Nov 15, 2008 8:29 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ricky Williams runs wild

….and scores 3 TD’s, Chad adds 2 more -

35-9

BAM!

by tenaciouslee on Nov 15, 2008 8:54 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dolphins Romp

33-6 Porter has a great day with 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles

by Phintastic on Nov 15, 2008 9:15 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

SORRY!!!

Sleep though!
My real prediction is

20+ Dolphins
0, ZERO, CERO, NADA, NOTHING raiders

We are gonna shot them down. NO MERCY, NO POI, ZERO BABE!!

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

by Aleta on Nov 15, 2008 9:16 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

MY LOCK OF THE WEEK!!!!!!

Fins 101
Raiders -04

FINS RULE
EVERYBODY ELSE SUCKS!!!!!

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 15, 2008 9:25 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

lol.....there it is!

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 15, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What did you expect......

it just feels so right………

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 15, 2008 3:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Miami win by a TD

People are saying this is a trap game. I thought last week was the trap game and we came through (barely).
This week should be easier, then we can look forward to everyone’s favorite visitors. (And by everyone I mean just the print media and ESPN)

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

by Agumen on Nov 15, 2008 9:52 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

first off..some of those stats up top are incorrect..

I think that stats posted are the rankings before last weeks games.. I’m a detail guy, lol. so below are our teams up-to-date offensive and defensive rankings. As for prediction… 31-10.. I’m just praying that we finally have a game that we don’t have to stress over for 3 hours!

PTS YDS PASS YDS RUSH YDS
21.3 350.3 244.4 105.9
(22nd) (8th) (7th) (20th)

PTS YDS PASS YDS RUSH YDS
20.2 328.1 234.4 93.7
(11th) (18th) (24th) (9th)
  

  
 

  
 
 

 

  

 

by dolphinsfan4life on Nov 15, 2008 10:05 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking

31-6… I think Miami stacks the box all day, Oakland will get 2 FG’s out of special teams play mostly. Miami should be able to run all day, not only is Oakland straight up BAD against the run, but Burgess, their best pass rusher and D-lineman is out… sooo, should be fun to watch!

by Zag on Nov 15, 2008 10:53 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

31-14.

Miami lays the smackdown, dont worry Oakland you’l always have the Golden State Warriors and Barron Da- Oh right.

"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 15, 2008 12:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

tough love

29-11

Hard score. But there it is. With weird stats and stand-up defense.

by Corroncho on Nov 15, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

A 3 winning streak?

That my friend, do a lot of thing.

BTW this are NOT outrageous prediction and your comment OUTRAGE me! ; )

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

by Aleta on Nov 15, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

2 Time Movie Quote Game Winner

by DolfinPhan on Nov 15, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

NOTHING OUTRAGEOUS ABOUT MY PREDICTION.......

IT’S ALL TRUE……..MY “LOCK OF THE WEEK”

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 15, 2008 2:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

juyst noticed you're picture

does chad pennington talk like a country boy?

2 Time Movie Quote Game Winner

by DolfinPhan on Nov 15, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

not really.......

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 15, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I predict that there is going to be a Phins/Raiders football game Sunday.

And hopefully the Phins come out with a W.

I stopped making ‘real’ predictions after going to bed before the Monday Night Miracle game was over.
.
But shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…..we shall not speak of such nightmares .

GO PHINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by RVZ77 on Nov 15, 2008 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I predict Al Davis says you're all fired for picking Miami

….and I’ll be right alongside you on that imaginary unemployment line

Miami 31- Raiders 12

Also fired this week from the desk of Al Davis :

The equipment manager in Miami, apparently the phone was busy when he tried to call in a mandatory deep pass from the booth

Bill Belichick – his allowing New England to lose Thursday gave Miami even more to play for this week – thus Bill was obviously tampering

The makers of Viagra – as poor Al’s erection didn’t last the 4 hours that the box promised it would.

Head cheerleader – as she made a disparaging comment when Al didn’t last the 4 hours that HE promised

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

by mikem1224 on Nov 15, 2008 4:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

scared to heck

yup, i must be the only one, but i see this as a classic trap game…

you have a average team with an IMPORTANT division game coming up the next week.
you have a loser team coming to town that does a couple things pretty dang well, both of which the
average team has some issues with…

okland plays a LOT of man with the cb’s, something the fins wr have had a lot of issues with, which will allow them to dump 8 in the box and double the wr not being shut down by the guy reading the paper since no one throws any place near him… which is what has happened to miami against houston and baltimore…

plus oakland has a great running game, anyone who wonders how good, just has to dig up last years game. their runners are pretty good at exploiting, the gap integrity issues that plague miami’s run defense, plus they may have a new QB for the game (is walters schedule to start??) which can only help their passing game (can’t get any worse)….

The good news is, oakland has pretty much folded in the 4th quarter, or at any time they’ve faced any adversity…
but i do expect a close game….

so if I had matty’s $$$ to wager, i’d be taking the points and the under in this game.

by W NY Fins Fan on Nov 15, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I hear you, but.........

Lets keep the faith, I’m sure the coaching staff is all over this. Especially, after the Texans game, and not to mention last weeks game. Also, I don’t know if it’s been mentioned yet, BUT……THE FANS ARE GOING TO ALL JACKED UP!!!!! I know the saying ….." on any given Sunday". But, I don’t think it’s going to be this Sunday for the Raiders!!

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 15, 2008 9:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dolphins Roll!!

30-10 Dolphins roll……bring on the Pats and 1st place!!

"You are the people you hang out with"

by buckeyebill on Nov 16, 2008 7:55 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

SCRUGGS, IS THAT YOU?????

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 16, 2008 8:06 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

TOLEDO IN THE HOUSE????

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 16, 2008 8:07 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Henne

Lets hope we are way up in the 4th QTR, so that we can see Chad Henne get some game time?

by royalpar1 on Nov 16, 2008 11:13 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind that either

its nice we have options regardless. Nice we don’t have all our eggs in one basket, or in our case…all our “penne’s” in one jar : )

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 16, 2008 11:19 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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