Game Thread: Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills Week 17 Regular Season Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

Starting this thread early. This could be make or break for the Dolphins depending on how things go against the Raiders.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Fins will win its destiny.... .

 

[Paolo305613]

You all know the scenarios by now - Here is Dolphins beat writer for ESPN, Cameron Wolfe, with the scenarios and more:

 

[Paolo305613]

Scoring updates:
Jets lead 7-3 lead in the first over the Browns
Ravens up 2 TDs on the NYG
Colts and Steelers tied at 7

 

[Paolo305613]

Jets up 13- 3 at the half
Ravens up 20-3 at the half
Colts up 21-7 at the half

 

[Paolo305613]

Looks like all leads will hold at this point.

 

[Paolo305613]

Jets win
Ravens win
Steelers win - Miami up to 5th seed currently.

 

[Paolo305613]

In other news, the Texans pick that goes to the Dolphins is now a top 5 pick.

 

[Paolo305613]

In other news, the Texans pick that goes to the Dolphins is now a top 5 pick.

Maybe the Dolphins can find a QB they can trust down the stretch in games and the season with this pick.

 

[Paolo305613]

Week 17 clinching scenarios for the Dolphins:
Fins win at Buffalo
OR
Cleveland losses at Pittsburgh
OR
Indianapolis losses at Jacksonville
OR
Baltimore losses at Cincinnati

Dolphins control their destiny. That being said, I don't trust the Colts OR Baltimore losing their final games. And, as good as they have been this season, you never know when the Browns will show their Cleveland of old side again. Point being, is game is still a MUST WIN of sorts for the Fins. It is a division game and I would expect the Bills to respect to prioritize winning this game for as long as it is in reach for them to do so no matter their seed being locked or not. Fins must do everything possible to get this win.

 

[FanofPelicans]

Maybe the Dolphins can find a QB they can trust down the stretch in games and the season with this pick.

Tua is having a good season. He just needs a few more open options on offense. The draft can provide that.

I am glad that Fitz is on the team. Both Tua and Fitz are playing a big part in the Fins season.

 

[Paolo305613]

Tua is having a good season. He just needs a few more open options on offense. The draft can provide that.

I am glad that Fitz is on the team. Both Tua and Fitz are playing a big part in the Fins season.

No doubt the offense can use some depth, but the weapons are there -- I don't think a lack of weapons on offense can be used as an excuse by this team like it has in years past.

 

[FanofPelicans]

No doubt the offense can use some depth, but the weapons are there -- I don't think a lack of weapons on offense can be used as an excuse by this team like it has in years past.

The Fins have had injuries to skill players.

You don't understand that Tua and Fitz have different strengths and different weaknesses. Tua is more comfortable throwing to open receivers. That's not such a bad thing. He doesn't turn the ball over as much. Fitz is a great plan B because he will get more yards from throws downfield with the current roster. It works when you are making a comeback. His mentality can also put you in a big deficit early when he throws INTs. When you have a great defense and special teams you don't have to take as many chances.

 

[Paolo305613]

Watching this Bills game midway through the second quarter, they seem to still have their foot on the gas. I would not expect anything less from them next week regardless of the situation.

 

[BigFin]

Gesicki is the only weapon we have right now.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Watching this Bills game midway through the second quarter, they seem to still have their foot on the gas. I would not expect anything less from them next week regardless of the situation.

If they beat out the steelers they could avoid the ravens so there is your motivation. I'm sure they'd rather face indy or Cleveland. It will be a war next week...

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Gesicki is the only weapon we have right now.

Yep and Gaskin. They need at least Parker back its hard to win with you top 3 WR's out this is ridiculous. Plus Wilson and Hearns are out factor that in and it's worse. Although I like Bowden.

 

[FanofPelicans]

It's going to be a tough game, however, it won't be easy for the Bills either. The Fins are playing well. It will be a good game between the two best teams in the AFC East

 

[FanofPelicans]

Yep and Gaskin. They need at least Parker back its hard to win with you top 3 WR's out this is ridiculous. Plus Wilson and Hearns are out factor that in and it's worse. Although I like Bowden.

When Parker and Williams were both playing Williams was getting lots of opportunities for catches from Tua because he was getting open. Teams would focus more on covering Parker. The other guys being out hasn't helped. The Fins will need to overcome. The Fins TEs have helped along with an increased role for Hollins.

 

[psaboy]

Bills looking to sign Kenny Stills, wonder why he isn't on Fins radar for some help at WR??