Game #13 Patriots vs Miami Dolphins 12-09-2018

[BigKen]

In his 19 year career, Tom Brady has lost only nine games in December. 5 of thselosses have come in Miami.

Discussion on Boston Sports Tonight about the problem the Patriots have had in the past playing in Miami:

Heat. Especially in December. Temps are generally in the mid to upper 80's and sometimes 90's. This year the dome in Foxboro is being repaired and getting a new turf. All practices have been at 35 degrees or below. The Humidity in Miami will be around 60-70%. The forecast for this weekend hasn't changed since Monday:


Sun
DEC 9
83°65°

Mostly Cloudy
20%

SSW 15 mph

76%

They pretty much have said that the Patriots have not been under much pressure when they've played in Miami in September or December. One big difference is that the Dolphins usually have a better than average defense. This year they don't have the DL that they normally have and that could be a huge difference if they don't pressure Brady. The OL has to to get hydrated today and before the game starts tomorrow and there has to O2 readily available between sets for both the OL and DL. Staying hydrated will be critical.

Dolphins are 5-1 at home. The wins were against the Titans, Raiders, Bears, Jets and Bills. They lost to the Lions in their one loss at home.They're 1-5 on the road against the Pats, Texans, Packers, Colts and Bengals. Have to say the road schedule has been much more difficult than their home schedule. Their one road win was against the Jets. Dolphins biggest win spread has been 8 points. Their biggest points scored was 31 against the Bears. Their worst defeat was 42-23 against the Texans at Houston.

The Patriots MUST get off quick and score TDs not FGs. If they can get up by 14 quickly, the Dolphins will abandon any running to catch up and the Patriots should be able to take advantage.

I think that the patriotsare serious and should be ready. 34-21.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

As far as I'm concerned this is a must-win game for the Pats. If they can't beat Miami, regardless of where or when the game is played, we can't expect them to beat anybody good in the playoffs or Super Bowl. They need to win to stay within striking distance of the #1 seed. IMO this weeks game shows us what we have for a team.

 

[CB3UK]

Oddsmakers set the betting line on popular betting expectations - not on who they think will win. Kind of like your expectations.

Yet everybody is surprised when the Pats get beat down there - except Pats fans, who see it often.

This. It's amazing how many people either don't know or don't grasp this.

 

[Southieinnc]

This. It's amazing how many people either don't know or don't grasp this.

Or just don't want to believe it.....

 

[BigKen]

The weather in Miami is shitty. It's 78 degrees and the humidity is 89%. There's a light rain falling. The national weather service is saying that there is a possibility of thunder showers moving in this afternoon.
Diego is moving through the southeat U.S. and is bringing snow and ice but it's also upsetting the normal weather patterns all over the south. If this weather holds it's a disadvantage for both teams. 350 lb linemen do not fare well in excessive humidity regardless if they practice in it or not. No one practices at game speed or game pressure. If the rain continues this could be a messy game for both the Pats and the Dolphins.

 

[molsaniceman]

Stephon Gilmore (ankle) is active for Week 14

Gilmore was a late addition to the injury report, so he may not be 100 percent. The Patriots inactives are TE Dwayne Allen, OL James Ferentz, CB Duke Dawson, DT Danny Shelton, DE Keionta Davis, DE Derek Rivers, and CB Keion Crossen.

 

[BigKen]

He sure doesn't look like anything hurts.

Ghostkowski nonchalonts the XP and hits the pipe.

Miami shreds the Pats defense and kicks the XP. 7-6 Fins.

Josh calls a horrible series and Trent Brown totally whiffs on Alonzo.

Hightower gets a sack and a nice lick on Tannehill.

Patriots new LB McLellan blocks the punt.

NE 1st and 10 on on the 18

 

[BigKen]

End of the first. 7-6 Dolphins.

Pats have a 2nd and goal from the Dolphins 3 when the 2nd period starts.

 

[BigKen]

Short flip and Eselmangets to 2

TD Brady 2 yard pass to Edelman

XP is good barely....................13-7 Patriots.

 

[TP76]

Brady is playing well in Miami for a change... the defense though. Holy crap they didn't show up.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Ahhhhhhhh, nothing like giving up a big play on defense to a former player to completely drain the psyche of the team.

 

[TP76]

Brady's arm strength still there, good to see him driving into his throws. Nice TD.

 

[BigKen]

Just like that Pats defense gives up a 54 yard TD run to none other than the great Brandon Bolden.

14-13 Dolphins..........

Brady hasn't missed a pass and they've got Burkhead doing the running nowhere.

Brady is 10/10 for 91 and a TD.

Just missed his first one.

Brady thows a laser 45 yards to Patterson for a TD 20-14 Patriots.

 

[BigKen]

Time to sit Burkhead...... 2 carries for -2 yards. He does not look quick at all.

 

[TP76]

Jason McCourty = Still's bitch!

 

[BigKen]

Kenny Stills is burning Jason McCourty. Just gave up a 43 yard pass.

Lasst thing we want to see is a shoot out in the heat and humidity.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Patterson seems to come up big when they need him. I hope he's able to carve a long term roll for himself on the team.

Saving Gordon for the 4th quarter like last week?

 

[BigKen]

Pats cannot stop any run

 

[BigKen]

Bolden gets his second TD. He literally ran over two Pats. 21-20 Fins

 

[TP76]

They really suck on defense today - between picking on Jason McCourty and shredding the defense on the ground.

Just when I was thinking the defense was peaking at the right time. Not looking forward to Pittsburgh.