Dolphins vs Vikings: Three Key Matchups

And our OL vs their DL – for our run game?

the key matchup is our OL vs the Vikes front 7.

The vikings, with the “williams wall” have been tremendous against the run for the past 2 years. Given how our passing game (re: Henne-hartline-Marshall) are still finding their rhythm and getting in synch, it is imperative that we have a credible rushing attack for this game.

If we can’t run or are getting stuffed time and again, then it is going to be a very long day in the metrodome. I think asking Henne to win a game like this, right now, is a bit unrealistic. He might be able to in the future, even later this season, but for the moment, I think we need 100+ yards rushing (combined) from the pair of Ronnie & Ricky.

we’ve got to get in to their back field. weather it’s aournd the end or straight through the middle. we’ve got to be able to put pressure on favre. i think our cb’s can cover the vikes reciever’s. put dansby on their big play tightend. let Y.bell blitze from all over. i would go as far as to say if miami records 3 sacks. farve will have thrown atleast 1 pic and miami wins the game

and well. We need the lead at halftime. It’s always important, but against a team with a dominant pass rusher and a dominant running game it is vital. Henne, Marshall, and Fasano need to get us out front, and then R and R—and our pass rush—can keep us there.

They just swept down the line with a guard and ran cutbacks all day. Worked like clockwork.

I have confidence in our front-7 versus their OL. I think Wake and Misi should be able to generate decent pressure, especially if we bring the blitz. Our run defense seems to be awesome, but hitting the running back and tackling him are two very different things when you’re dealing with AP. If we are going to shut him down, it’ll be a combination of flooding the holes and SURE TACKLING.

I also have confidence in our secondary vs. their receivers. Percy Harvin is going to be a biznatch to cover but other than that, I think we have good matchups across the board. I’m not particularly worried about any single WR they have (thank god for Sidney Rice’s absence) in this game, but at the same time they’re no pushover. As you said Matty, Favre is an interception machine so I’d like to see some takeaways generated in this game.

Jake Long vs. Jared Allen is a matchup that I’m almost positive will be 50-50. There’s no way either one of those guys can consistently beat the other; they’re both too good. I expect to see a lot of pressure out of Jared Allen but I also expect to see his effect largely neutralized when compared to other teams Allen has faced. To be honest, it’s Edwards vs. Carey that I’m worried about.

The most confidence I have is our WR corps vs. their secondary. With their health at CB, Henne should get a lot of open looks at receivers. I’m not even going to bring up how much of a factor Marshall should be, so I’m just going to say that Bess and Hartline and maybe even Moore shouldn’t have a hard time producing, so long as Henne has enough time to get the ball there.

first – don’t underestimate Farve – He can still bring it. and I wouldnt be surprised to see Camarillo have a big game (not because he’s a burner) but because proud players have a way of screwing you after MGT screws them.
The key to this game is DAN HENNING – right now – I throw down the challenge to him – OPEN UP THE OFFENSE ….you douche… Use Marshall early and often, find creative ways to let HENNE get comfortable with some short quick passes – hitting WR’s in stride, allowing Marshall, Bess, or Hartline to run after the catch. His JOB # 1 is : To put our players in the best position to succeed. Run when they are thinking pass… Pass when it looks like a run down… run some draw plays out of the shotgun or another passing formation. We need to RUN TO THE EDGES – before trying to plow up the middle. BE CREATIVE ON OFFENSE ! The defense needs to continue their fine play from last week….NOLAN is a REAL coordinator……he’s is creative.
Lastly, you are going to HAVE to let Henne throw some deep balls, to keep the defense honest.

I am also a little wary of all the confidence against their cbs. It’s not like Brees threw all over them with ease the whole game.

Lou paves the way to a 24-10 Dolphin victory

I observed Favre and they guy CANNOT move. If you can get to him. he’s down.

The Metrodome is notoriously loud. That could give our offensive line some problems, much like it did last season in Atlanta. We need to get out to an early lead and keep the crowd out of it.

1. Our O-line vs their D-line and pressure packages. I want to see Hillard in there when we go to Max protection. He’s the best blocker on our team that’s not on the o-line.

2. Stop Cam. He will be playing with a chip on his shoulders. He may not be a TD machine. But lets not forget he’s a drive sustainer. He can give their offensive weapons more chances by continuing drives that look staled. We know he can beat all our corners because he did so in camp. He’s not one to write off.

3. Pressure Favre. Cam may be that quick go to guy. But we must get pressure on Favre. We all know what happens when we do.

3b #2 WR needs to step up.

I can’t tune in to Sundays game,where can I catch the game replay later Sunday night??

like somebody mentioned above, is the 2nd most important match up for our offense (behind Long vs Allen). If they can get open, which they should be able to, and Henne can hit them, we’ll put up plenty of points, and we’ll be able to run the ball effectively on draw plays and out of single-back sets because the defense will be on their heels trying to defend the pass.

Catch those picks

That’s a matchup.
Dansby should shadow AP all game long. And get into the right gaps to bring his fumblelitis back.