Game Thread: OFFICIAL:Miami Dolphins Week 17 Game Thread vs Cheatriots

[Paolo305613]

If the Broncos lose tomorrow - we clinch and this game won't matter as much -- we certainly need a breather after Matt Moore and our D made week 16 more adventurous than it should've been

Other scenarios will help but the Broncos losing is the most direct

 

[FlyerFinFan]

If the Broncos lose tomorrow - we clinch and this game won't matter as much -- we certainly need a breather after Matt Moore and our D made week 16 more adventurous than it should've been

Other scenarios will help but the Broncos losing is the most direct

Definitely would be nice to rest. KC will be tough at home especially after losing to titans last week.

 

[Paolo305613]

AC Joint sprain for Ajayi but he said he will play next week -- if we get the help we need tomorrow and clinch -- Ajayi should be one of many getting rest next week

 

[Paolo305613]

So seeding in fact STILL in play for the Fins to improve upon albeit it just up to 5th

 

[Paolo305613]

Houston/Pitt or BAL are our likely opponents depending on if we are 5th or 6th seed

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Houston/Pitt or BAL are our likely opponents depending on if we are 5th or 6th seed

5th seed only happens if Denver wins then Miami would have to win next week. I'd rather see KC win which would give them the 6th seed so they can rest. Ajayi for sure amongst others.

 

[Paolo305613]

Week 17 game against the Cheatriots has been flexed to 425 PM eastern start to accommodate other flexed games -- we will likely know if we are in after games tonight -- if not, we play for our lives next week.

Note the change

 

[Paolo305613]

Correction: the Fins game will NOT be flexed UNLESS the Steelers AND Chiefs win today...

 

[Paolo305613]

Under the above scenario -- the Fins will have clinched going into week 17 and seeding would be all that is in play then

 

[Paolo305613]

Well, Pitt has won so thats one half of the scenarios needed for the final regular season fins game to get flexed to 425 -- its noteworthy for me because I would benefit from a later start =) -- KC has to do their part now

 

[Paolo305613]

IF Denver wins tonight, miami clinches next week with win vs NE OR Den loss to OAK OR KC loss at SD

 

[Paolo305613]

raining at the game tonight -- might be a factor

 

[Paolo305613]

Chiefs off to a stellar start

 

[Paolo305613]

Again a reminder: With this result, Fins game next week will be flexed to a 425 start time

 

[Paolo305613]

Hyde5: Rest players? Go for 5th seed? Five Dolphins playoff questions

Here are scenarios for the 5th seed.

While we have already beaten the Steelers - the Texans are probably the better matchup for us to start the wildcard round given that they also have their backup QB. We obviously have our backup as well which kinda even things out , so who knows.

Either way, the Fins should certainly pursue the win next this week against the Cheatriots as long as its a close game and its not gotten too physical - if the game is out of reach or gotten to physical for the teams liking and risking injury -- then just pull the guys.

 

[Southieinnc]

Hyde5: Rest players? Go for 5th seed? Five Dolphins playoff questions

Here are scenarios for the 5th seed.

While we have already beaten the Steelers - the Texans are probably the better matchup for us to start the wildcard round given that they also have their backup QB. We obviously have our backup as well which kinda even things out , so who knows.

Either way, the Fins should certainly pursue the win next this week against the Cheatriots as long as its a close game and its not gotten too physical - if the game is out of reach or gotten to physical for the teams liking and risking injury -- then just pull the guys.

All the Texans QB's are back-ups. You should have this one.
Likely play Steelers though - at Kraft Field......

 

[Paolo305613]

Per multiple Fins beat writers -- Adam Gase not ruling out a Tannehill return for this sunday.

If healthy, I rather hold him off until the wildcard game. Either way, we will certainly need him if we want to go anywhere once the playoffs do start

 

[Paolo305613]

Well, AG says that he will go for the win on Sunday - won't be resting any guys -- at least to start with. I am sure he will change his mind once the game starts and gets a look at how things are going.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Well, AG says that he will go for the win on Sunday - won't be resting any guys -- at least to start with. I am sure he will change his mind once the game starts and gets a look at how things are going.

I can live with this approach as there is a chance at the 5th seed. But if its not looking good put in the younger guys and back ups. I'd only play Tanny like a preseason game to get reps if he's 100%. Otherwise sit him out.

 

[Paolo305613]

One of the things Adam Gase wanted when he got this job is guarantee that he would be allowed to work and try and fix Tannehill before the organization would even consider moving on from him( not that there was reason to - despite what some idiot fans may think) -- So, AG has as much invested in RT and this job as does the rest of the organization -- So I doubt he would ever put him in harms way - He will only consider and send RT out there if he knows he is healthy and knows the risk of re-injury is slim to none. This is why I have faith Tannehill will come back eventually -- be it for this game or the playoffs. The injury is either not as severe as first thought or he has made great strides in recovery.

I think in the next day or so after the Fins have put in more PT and preparation time for the final game, we will know where he is at with his injury and what the approach for the game will be as well as for him and this injury.

Lets hope for a return soon.

Oh, btw, the Fins were a helping hand in the Ryan Bros being fired by the Bills - maybe we should consider adding both to the staff -- they would have more talent to work with here at least as far as our front line goes -- they can certainly be helpful to Vance Joseph -- the guy can certainly use it.