Game Thread: New England Cheatriots vs Miami Dolphins Game Thread

[PATSOX08]

You're next!

 

[Paolo305613]

Confirmed:Gronk Torn ACL and MCL done for the season. Can Brady and Bellicheat be next?

 

[Paolo305613]

One less “weapon” for Brady, but he will always have spygate to help him get through games.

But, point is the Cheatriots become more beatable now in this game.

 

[Paolo305613]

Cameron Wake got career sack #50 yesterday - He has come a long way literally and figuratively since coming from the CFL.

 

[RoboticDreams]

As always, thank Spygate and the refs for that

This is just fucking stupid. You're blaming "Spygate" for that win? Your IQ = retardation level at best.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Gronk going out again is karma for all the BS PI calls they've been getting. All game changers. I do feel bad that he's the one suffering the penalty though that dude can't catch a break...

 

[Paolo305613]

I don’t feel bad for him. It is awesome. Though of course it would be better if it was Brady.

Maybe we can take care of that.

 

[PATSOX08]

This is just fucking stupid. You're blaming "Spygate" for that win? Your IQ = retardation level at best.

Instant classic!

 

[Paolo305613]

Ravens cut young RB Bernard Scott - Should fins pick him up for depth at the position and in case we have an injury at the position again or lack of production.

 

[FanofPelicans]

Paolo,

Let's hope the Fins are up by more than a TD late in the game. More often than not the Pats get the calls from the refs late in the game (mostly pass intereference calls) even when the Pats play on the road. Combine that with how clutch Brady is late in the game & that makes the Pats very tough to beat. Like the saying goes in combat sports like MMA or boxing "you can't leave the decision in the hand of the judges." A guy like Grimes plays textbook coverage & he doesn't seem to get the same non calls that Talib does. I would think that the Fins as a team are looking forward to redeeming themselves after falling apart in the last game. The Fins dominated the first 1/2 of that game. It would be great to see the Fins cost the Pats a first round bye. It could happen. I would say this is the biggest game of the year for the Fins. Go Fins!

 

[Paolo305613]

Some milestones Big Play Clay is about to reach:
Charles Clay's 678 yards is already the 2nd most productive tight end season in franchise history. He's 113 yards from the No. 1 spot.Charles Clay is also 14 receptions away from unseating Randy McMichael for the most catches in a season from a TE.

 

[Paolo305613]

Report: Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland has been assured his job is safe - CBSSports.com

 

[Paolo305613]

Here are the playoff scenarios regarding the Dolphins as explained by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Of course, the Fins can not clinch this week, will probably have to wait until seasons end to know for sure - But here are the scenarios:
Examining the Dolphins' playoff permutations; Monday Dolphins notes

There will be no poring over playoff permutations at Dolphins headquarters this week, no mathematical analysis of odds.

But Dolphins fans are certainly encouraged to do that, and this should give them hope:

Not only are the Dolphins playing their best football since September, but Baltimore --- their chief challenger for the final AFC playoff spot --- faces a daunting schedule.

Whereas the 7-6 Dolphins play one quality team (the Patriots) and two with losing records (at Buffalo and home against the Jets), the 7-6 Ravens close with games against three division leaders: at Detroit, New England and at Cincinnati.

So even though the Ravens would win a two-team tiebreaker against the Dolphins, playoffstatus.com actually gives the Dolphins a 55 percent chance of making the playoffs, compared with 33 percent for the Ravens.

But remember, the Dolphins need to finish with a better record than Baltimore should those two teams --- and only those two teams -- finish tied for the final playoff berth.

A half-dozen additional points to keep in mind on Miami’s playoff chances:

### The Dolphins would win a two-team tiebreaker with San Diego by virtue of their victory over the the Chargers (6-7). But even though the Chargers still have a chance for the final AFC wild card berth, a strong case could be made for the Dolphins to root for them to win.

Here’s why: If the Dolphins and Ravens finish 1-2 in their final three games, and if San Diego goes 2-1, the Dolphins would win a three-team tiebreaker if the Ravens’ two losses are against AFC teams (Patriots and Bengals).

Here’s why: In three-time tiebreakers, head-to-head is not used if all three teams are from different divisions and didn’t play each other. The Chargers and Ravens don’t play this season, which renders the Ravens’ win against the Dolphins moot in his scenario.

Conference record would then be used as the tiebreaker. And in this scenario –-- with Baltimore losing to the Pats and Bengals to close the season --– the Dolphins would have a better conference record than the Ravens or Chargers.

The Dolphins are 6-3 in the AFC, Baltimore 6-4 and San Diego 3-6.

San Diego’s three remaining games: at Denver and home against Oakland and Kansas City.

Incidentally, best won-loss percentage in common games would be the third three-team tiebreaker.

### If the Jets (5-7) finish tied with the Dolphins and Ravens for the final playoff spot, that wouldn’t help Miami. That’s because in three-team wild card ties involving two teams from the same division, the Jets/Dolphins tie would be resolved first.

If Miami won that tiebreaker (and that still has to play out), Baltimore would earn the nod based on beating Miami. The Jets, incidentally, finish with these games: at Carolina, home against Cleveland and at the Dolphins.

### The Dolphins would win the AFC East only if they win their final three games and the Patriots lose their final three. (Miami would win the tiebreaker based on superior division record in that scenario.)

The Patriots have two challenging games (at Dolphins, at Ravens), but will be heavily favored in their finale, at home against Buffalo.

### There’s still a chance the Ravens could catch the Bengals in the AFC North, which wouldn’t necessarily hurt Miami.

If Baltimore goes 3-0 and the Bengals go 1-2, the teams would be tied and Ravens would win the tiebreaker, presuming they win at Cincinnati in their season finale to sweep their season series. The Dolphins would then win a two-team head-to-head tiebreaker with Cincinnati if they’re tied for the last wild card spot.

Cincinnati’s remaining schedule: at Pittsburgh and home games against Minnesota and Baltimore.

### Dolphins fans will not be distracted by Ravens scores during Dolphins games the next two weeks. That’s because Baltimore will be playing in prime time: next Monday at Detroit, and the following Sunday night against the Patriots.

### If the Dolphins make the playoffs, they would almost assuredly be the No. 6 seed and play the No. 3 seed --- which would likely be Cincinnati or New England, if the Bengals can overtake the Patriots. The Colts still have a mathematical chance at the No. 3 seed despite losing to Cincinnati.

Couple other quick things:

### Lamar Miller left Sunday's game with a concussion, but his agent Drew Rosenhaus said on his WSVN-Fox segment on Sunday night that he expects Miller to play next Sunday. "He sounded pretty good," Rosenhaus said. "He thought he would be OK."

### The Dolphins gave Sam Brenner 48 snaps and Nate Garner 16 at left guard Sunday.

### The weekly Dion Jordan snap count update (beyond special teams, of course): He played 25 of Miami's 69 defensive snaps -- five on running plays, 14 in which he rushed the quarterback (he was credited with one hurry) and six in coverage.

### Back from a groin injury, Dimitri Patterson played sparingly (12 snaps).

### Please check back in a couple hours for updates from today's Dolphins press conferences.



Posted by Barry Jackson at 10:36 AM

Read more here: Examining the Dolphins' playoff permutations; Monday Dolphins notes | Sports Buzz

 

[Paolo305613]

Dimitri Patterson out for the season as well as RJ Stanford - Big loss in the case of Patterson - Make no mistake,RJ is a big loss too considering he is a solid backup

 

[Paolo305613]

Miami added CB Justin Rogers and S Michael Thomas. Looks like Lamar Miller will be ok from his concussion and ready to go sunday.

 

[NEhomer]

Do you clowns read your posts?

What a pack of assholes.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

COOOOOMMMMMMON Dolphins. Beat them Patriots for us.

I am rooting for you to get that 6th seed. Take care of your business and win this game, and hopefully the Bengals can take care of the Ratbirds for you in week 17 to give you a playoff spot.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Do you clowns read your posts?

What a pack of assholes.

Why because everyone in the league except for you guys think that the refs throw you a carrot or two every week? Look at the film it's all documented...the only game you were screwed in was the jets and it was at least the right call. we'll see if they dare try the BS again on Sunday....

 

[redseat]

One less “weapon” for Brady, but he will always have spygate to help him get through games.

But, point is the Cheatriots become more beatable now in this game.

it's pretty sad that all you have to say in your posts is "spygate."

This will be a good game and I am looking forward to it but man you really are giving Dolphins fans a bad name with your "excellent" posting skills.

 

[redseat]

Why because everyone in the league except for you guys think that the refs throw you a carrot or two every week? Look at the film it's all documented...the only game you were screwed in was the jets and it was at least the right call. we'll see if they dare try the BS again on Sunday....

every week? What games have you been watching?

I will give you last week but that's about it.