Dolphins vs Bills: Prediction Time
by Matty I on Oct 3, 2009 1:00 AM EDT
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It's time for our Saturday ritual - predictions. Below are some "expert" picks for Sunday's game between the Dolphins and Bills, followed by my quick thoughts and my "weekly locks" - which have been anything but thus far.
| Chris Mortensen - Mia | Adam Schefter - Mia | Tom Jackson - Buf |
| Ron Jaworski - Mia | Pete Prisco - Mia | Harmon Forecast - Buf |
| PFT - Mia | Peter King - Buf | Jason Cole - Buf |
| Charles Robinson - Mia | Clark Judge - Buf | Michael Silver - Buf |
The "experts" seem split relatively evenly around the internet. But, of course, they are all wrong.
I know I'm only 1-2 picking these Dolphin games this year, but I have a strong feeling about this one on Sunday. Many of you know I'm far from a "Chad Henne blind follower." I have been and will be very critical of him. But I just have a feeling that the Dolphins are going to open up the offense on Sunday against a depleted Buffalo secondary and let Henne air it out far more than some might think. The Dolphins will obviously have to protect Henne - but I think the offensive line is coming along well enough to do so.
Defensively, the Dolphins have to be more aggressive and generate a more consistent pass rush. If the Dolphins let Trent Edwards stand back in the pocket all day, he will beat you. He has weapons on the outside and we know the Dolphins have a tendency of giving up big plays. As pass rush will take some pressure off of the secondary. Oh - and my bold prediction - Sean Smith gets his first career interception on Sunday.
Dolphins win 20-16.
Meanwhile, Brian Galliford from Buffalo Rumblings also checks in with his prediction below.
I don't like the way Buffalo matches up with Miami, particularly given their grievous injury concerns. Even with Joey Porter possibly sidelined - and my gut tells me that that [insert expletive] will find a way to play - Miami's big, physical, athletic front seven will cause big problems for a Bills offensive line that's banged up at tackle and extremely inexperienced.
But I'm not particularly concerned about Buffalo's defensive injuries in the secondary, because we've got good depth there. Our defensive line is playing well, and I expect the focus to be containing the run in order to make Chad Henne beat us over the top. He might do it, but it's a longer shot for the Dolphins than letting Ronnie Brown run wild.
I expect this to be a low-scoring affair. Really, this is a pick'em game in my mind. Whenever I get to that point, I take either the home team or the more desperate team. Miami is both of those this week. Dolphins 23, Bills 17
My Week 4 Locks
Giants -8.5 over Chiefs - I expect a big day on the ground from Brandon Jacobs and I expect the Giants to dominate defensively.
Bengals -5.5 over Browns - Mark this down: the Browns will be the last team to win a game this year...if at all.
Cowboys -2.5 over Broncos - The Broncos are the biggest "3-0 pretender" I've seen in recent memory.
Last Week: 1-2
Season: 2-4
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Henne's first start....and win
dolphins break the goose egg, ronnie runs wild, edwards looks lost, TO explosion…..in the locker room after just 1 catch.
by Natalya on Oct 3, 2009 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, i TO explosion would be great
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by samdaman on Oct 3, 2009 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be nice
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by Neo on Oct 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree Henne wins this matchup....
I also agree with the Bengals, Boys, Giants picks.
Houston over Oakland
Indy over St. Louis.
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by Fr8Train on Oct 3, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would pick Miami Catholic Girls School over Oakland!
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by PhinsTifosi on Oct 3, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol that I wouldn't doubt
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by dolphinsinbuffalo on Oct 3, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
post some picks that have some actual merit if you're right
Ill take the road team Baltimore to go into New England and leave 4-0.
Green Bay will have to wait until Minnesota comes to their house Minnesota takes this one
Pittsburgh takes a tough game from San diego.
P.S. Indy plays seattle, not st louis this week
by IEphinfan23 on Oct 3, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You knew what i meant
lol, Seattle, St. Louis…..
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by Fr8Train on Oct 3, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is an important one to win.
Division game if we want any chance of salvaging the season.
Ted Ginn must go.
by afmo on Oct 3, 2009 1:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bloooooooooooooooooooooooooow out 42-13 for the ...
Dolphins
Pogue Mahone Rex Ryan
by Corroncho on Oct 3, 2009 2:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Henne will have a great first start.....i hope
Our defense needs to step up thought….we need to start forcing turnovers…
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by Kdog92 on Oct 3, 2009 4:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jason cole is an idot
heard him on 790 a few days after the colts game sayin how the wildcat is a gimmick play and how it isnt effective. ppl pickin the bills have to really believe we are one of the worst teams in the league. with all the injurys they have…..
by drey34 on Oct 3, 2009 8:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phins 23 Bills 13
Henne 1-1 95 yards TD
Ginn 1 catch 95 yards…….TD
Ronnie Brown 50 rushes NFL Record 310 yards 2 TD
Safety by JT…..Salsa’s with Jason Ferguson sideline to sideline….drawing a 15 yard penalty.
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by Rzayo24 on Oct 3, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Future man come visit you this week?
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by Mosul_DolFan on Oct 3, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea..but this is my pick
he says 19-18 horrible boring game we somehow win….
hes such an asshole
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by Rzayo24 on Oct 3, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by Mosul_DolFan on Oct 3, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fins 31 Bills 16
Bess will have a career day and RB scores 2 TD.
by FinFinatic on Oct 3, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am a Henne blind follower
With that said, I think this is the perfect game for him to start his career with. A depleted Bills secondary and a home game will do wonders for his confidense.
by NC Mike on Oct 3, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
blind follower or hater?
its not blind flollowing if u want a guy to do well. id rather hope he does good than point out everytime he makes a mistake or bad throw. its like matty and others are just at the edge of there seat wishing and hoping he will fail. Matt Ryan wasnt the greatest QB in college but is turning out pretty good. give him a chance before you decide to kick him to the curb.
by CaliPhinsFan on Oct 3, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
blind follower...
…as in those people (and there are some) that think Henne is going to be great simply because he’s a Dolphin and was picked by the trifecta.
That’s what a “blind follower” is.
by Matty I on Oct 3, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a hater
Im not sold yet just because he was drafted by Parcells and Ireland, AND I am not ready to throw in the towel like some of the posts Ive read this week, based on a half of football in which he made really one big mistake that alot of young QBS make. He is in a situation where he can succeed, unlike say, Brady Quinn, who got benched after going 0-3.(Maybe the Cam draft yielded one positive result. ) the proof is only going to come with time. Tomorrow is the next step in his growth as a pro QB. I can see it now. If the Phins lose it will all be his fault to alot of fans, but if they win he will be the hero and sav ior of the franchise.
by IEphinfan23 on Oct 3, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The bills will start Kirk Chambers and some other journeyman at LT
which means they are down to their 3rd string LT.
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by Patssuck456 on Oct 3, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yay
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by kewlguy on Oct 3, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second string. Jonathan Scott has been our swing tackle since roster cutdowns. I am worried about him… Chambers was good for us last year when he had to step in.
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by MattRichWarren on Oct 4, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Offensive Line
does it’s job, in both run blocking and pass protection, Dolphins win esy.
by perspective on Oct 3, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im not worried about the offense, its the defense
The lack of a pass rush without JPorter in the game, and a weak middle defense. Not to mention the toughest test this year for a young secondary, Two #1 WR’s in Evans and Team Obliterator.
The offense needs to keep the ball for 45 min again in order to win this game
by IEphinfan23 on Oct 3, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully JT can start
to look like his old playmaking self, he needs to. wake should get more reps this week too, lets see how he does
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by kewlguy on Oct 3, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Idk... the Dolphins will find a way to loose...
…. how’s that for not being blind… heh heh heh
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by Alpha6 on Oct 3, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, i hope ur wronf
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by samdaman on Oct 3, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about my wronf?
he didn’t do anything to you…just leave him alone…
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by Mosul_DolFan on Oct 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol your probably right
maybe well run the ball on 3rd and goal at the 9 with 1:13 on the clock and down by 5.
by CaliPhinsFan on Oct 3, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and get a TD
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by kewlguy on Oct 3, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jills could've solved the LT problem by moving up to grab Oher. Their loss is our gain.
I’ve been waiting since January to see Cameron Wake mutilate opposing QBs. It’s time for my patience to be rewarded!
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by kmb8488 on Oct 3, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our LT “problem” was solved – Bell got injured. I don’t see how that could have been predicted.
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by TEMSON on Oct 3, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he injury prone?
or was it a freak accident? They should have predicted it if he has a past
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by kewlguy on Oct 3, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No past, freak accident, he isn’t out for the season though.
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by TEMSON on Oct 3, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Predicted he would injure his groin and draft a guy in the first round to correct it???
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by MattRichWarren on Oct 4, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I agree with the Sean Smith prediction. My biggest hope is he'll get a pick off of Brady this season.
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by kmb8488 on Oct 3, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mine is that he SS gets 6 pick-6's each game with the Brady!
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by PhinsTifosi on Oct 3, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
23-20
Close game, but Miami finally breaks the egg…
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by Mosul_DolFan on Oct 3, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For God's sake
Let Henne throw the ball… far
If we can run this well when the defense has a total lack of respect for our big pass capability with Pennington, we could really start to do some serious damage on the ground and just unleash Ronnie
by SDefee on Oct 3, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You'll probably only see 1 or 2 more deep throws.
I think it’ll take more than a week to work in the different protection schemes, route running and everything else that goes into a deep ball…..its not just a simple “run deep, throw deep” implementation.
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by Fr8Train on Oct 3, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
but the WRs, O-line and coaches should be ready before last week. So route running and protection shouldn’t be a problem. the coaches should have the plays already drawn up
All that should be needed is For Henne ti get the timing down with his receivers.
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DEFFENSE- Get to the Quaterback at all costs
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by kewlguy on Oct 3, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
23-13 Dolphins
with Wake getting a safety, Let’s hope we dont make Buffalo’s DBs into pro-bowlers. Let’s not stop running the ball, after it’s doing so well to start the game. We had imagination last year on offense, let’s pick up the pace. how about an end around to Ginn, maybe he wont drop that ball.
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by Phintastic on Oct 3, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is the trifecta THAT smart?
sean smith is better than vonte, pat white is irrevelent, hartline is better than turner and jake long over matt ryan. its still early in their careers but im jus sayin’…….
by CaliPhinsFan on Oct 3, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I see it going one of two ways...
Hopefully dolphins finally put every aspect of the game together and win big… Or it’s a low scoring bad game we lose! :,-(
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Miami's Secondary
I know Miami’s coaching staff has to be contemplating bringing the rookie safety Chris Clemons. He did a nice job this off season.
by Quinyne on Oct 3, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
May the Gods smile
Eat that DONUT!!! 1-3!!!
by Farorefox on Oct 3, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by kewlguy on Oct 3, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm 1 -1 now in this column
Gotta get back on the up side, so…
Here’s my lock of the week! I’m takin the Dolphins in a pick ‘em. Buffolo should be out manned on both sides of the ball. The only thing I worry about is big play deep throws, but they ain’t Indy, so I think we come away with the win at home.
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by snook36 on Oct 3, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love it when a plan comes together
This played out just the way I thought it would
You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a two-by-four.
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by snook36 on Oct 5, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bills 35 Miama 13
Trent Edwards figures out a way to get the ball to his receivers.
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by NolaBillsFan on Oct 4, 2009 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or not!
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by texascowpunk on Oct 4, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uhhh, no
but im making a promise. if the phins win, i will streak down 96th street in the city (were i live)
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by samdaman on Oct 4, 2009 7:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(makes note to never move to 96th street in any city)
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by Fr8Train on Oct 4, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, noted on my big list of things to no do (or not do again).
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by texascowpunk on Oct 4, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally I think the Bills will focus in on the run game and limit what Ronnie and Ricky can do offensively. They have their DL guys and their linebackers except Poz. That should be OK. Our secondary is very deep at CB especially. Both safeties being out makes me nervous but with the Tampa 2 the safeties are safety valves anyways. Don’t get beat deep and we are OK. The Dolphins won’t score 30 points.
The Bills on the other hand are Jekyll and Hyde on offense. We’ll have to see which one shows up today. I think Trent gets the receivers involved today, Lynch gashes the middle of the 3-4 for good yards, and the Bills win it in a low scoring game like 20-10 or 23-17.
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by MattRichWarren on Oct 4, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this blog
Its like christmas time when all the family gathers and argues all day but then start to get along at the end of the day lol jk GO DOLPHINS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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