Game #16 Miami Dolphins (8-6) vs NE Patriots (7-8) Sunday January 1, 2023 1:00 PM CBS

[YankeeRebel]

If we play to win and lose - we can go with heads held high.....

Ohh I suspect the team will play to win. I was asking as fans what scenario they would prefer. A loss to both or a loss to Buff only as I suspect that will happen. Point is we miss the playoffs and lose out on draft spots in that scenario

 

[BigKen]

If the Bills have the Bye locked up, McDermott would be crazy to risk an injury to either Allen or Diggs. He can't sit everyone but to play anyone critical to winning the Division, AFC and the Super Bowl and having one or two of them get hurt would be unforgivable.

BTW, anyone see the pictures of Niagra Falls completely frozen?? 56" of snow and then 35 below and cold enough to freeze the falls. That's some miserable weather.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

If the Bills have the Bye locked up, McDermott would be crazy to risk an injury to either Allen or Diggs. He can't sit everyone but to play anyone critical to winning the Division, AFC and the Super Bowl and having one or two of them get hurt would be unforgivable.

BTW, anyone see the pictures of Niagra Falls completely frozen?? 56" of snow and then 35 below and cold enough to freeze the falls. That's some miserable weather.

Hasn't McDermott played all his starters in past years, under similiar situations? I can't recall if it was for a full game though?

 

[YankeeRebel]

Hasn't McDermott played all his starters in past years, under similiar situations? I can't recall if it was for a full game though?

Yes and his disdain for BB and all things Patriots almost all but assures he wants to beat the Pats

 

[BigKen]

Yes and his disdain for BB and all things Patriots almost all but assures he wants to beat the Pats

And he wants everyone to think that he's a better HC than BB. The guy wears his ego and his thoughts on his sleeve. Remember the loss that the Patriots put on them in the freeze and wind last year? You could smell the shit in his pants in New Hampshire. He's had a very good team for about four years and can't reach the Super Bowl. Or as Peter King said, "He's got the horses. They just can't pull the cart."

 

[Yankee Traveler]

So the apparent scenario for the Pats is WIn and you are In. Now with Tua out I feel there is a chance we can beat the Phins. But then we have to shuffle off to Buffalo, where I feel we cannot win. If we win against my Miami then lose to Buff we are out and we also drop in the draft potentially missing out on a LT.

What would be your preference lost both and get good draft position.

Beat the Phins then lose to Buff?

Of course there is the option of beating both but I do not see that happening.

Play to win both games. Simple as that.
O Line in FA.
Draft best player available or best value for needed position.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Well that makes things even better, less mobility. questionable accuracy.

Pats 26

Phins 18

I agree that the Pats will win but I don’t see us putting up 26 unless we have a defensive and ST’s score.

I’m going Pats 17 Fins 13

But watch Bridgewater go and have a career game on us.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Point is we miss the playoffs and lose out on draft spots in that scenario

 

[Southieinnc]

If the Bills have the Bye locked up, McDermott would be crazy to risk an injury to either Allen or Diggs. He can't sit everyone but to play anyone critical to winning the Division, AFC and the Super Bowl and having one or two of them get hurt would be unforgivable.

BTW, anyone see the pictures of Niagra Falls completely frozen?? 56" of snow and then 35 below and cold enough to freeze the falls. That's some miserable weather.

The bye is not locked up.

35 below? I survived 70 below in Alaska. Had a great time there (in younger days)

You've been in Florida too long already. Complaining about the weather up north and talking about tanking!

 

[molsaniceman]

Patriots declared CB Jalen Mills, CB Marcus Jones, CB Shaun Wade, DT Sam Roberts, RB Kevin Harris, WR DeVante Parker, and TE Jonnu Smith inactive for Week 17 against the Dolphins.​

New England will be without key defenders Mills and Jones in their matchup against Teddy Bridgewater and Miami's terrifying wideout duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Parker (concussion) will miss another game. His absence should lead to more snaps and pass routes for Kendrick Bourne, who in Week 16 caught six passes for 100 yards and a score. Bourne is a reasonable WR3/4 option for Week 17.

 

[molsaniceman]

Dolphins declared LB Bradley Chubb, QB Tua Tagovailoa, CB Xavien Howard, OT Terron Armstead, OT Eric Fisher, WR Erik Ezukana, and TE Tanner Conner inactive for Week 17 against the Patriots.​

Miami enters a must-win Week 17 game with some key injuries, including Chubb and Tagovailoa, who sustained another concussion in Week 16 against Green Bay. Tua likely won't play again this season. Teddy Bridgewater will take over for Tua and faces a New England defense missing three key members of the secondary.

 

[BigKen]

Pats will have a patched up secondary. DL/Edge/LBs all have to create a load of pressure on Bridgewater. Defense cannot play soft against Hill and Waddle or this on will be over early.

 

[Southieinnc]

Pats will have a patched up secondary. DL/Edge/LBs all have to create a load of pressure on Bridgewater. Defense cannot play soft against Hill and Waddle or this on will be over early.

Miami has a patched up secondary too - no excuses!

 

[BigKen]

Mac Jones has slower feet than Isaiah Wynn.

Andshould be wearing glasses because he can't see shit.

 

[BigKen]

Hey Bill......................Please.....Zappe!

 

[Dude]

Dugger!! Pick 6

 

[BigKen]

TD Dolphins with 1:04 23-21 Pats.

Can they find an incredible way to lose this one.

You know that Miami will be trying the onsides kick

 

[BigKen]

TO Patriots before the Onsides.

Patriots recover.

 

[BigKen]

Dolphins drop to 8-8

Patriots improve to 8-8

On to Biuffalo

 

[cheerupcharlie]

It's a Win. Mac Suh Jones nothing special. But again... did not turn it over. 1 interception in his last 8 games.



Defense played ok. Almost lost to a rookie 3rd stringer. Tua probably would have beat us.



Let's take care of business in Buffalo