Grading the Miami Dolphins; Week XII: Punishing the Pats.

This team has struggled on short rest, on the road, in the cold, and against quality teams. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to put all that behind them. Shred the cheese heads and enjoy the turkey.

Grading the Miami Dolphins; Week XI: Repelling the Raiders.

Every game remaining is “must win” for the Dolphins. On Sunday they played well and recorded their best win of the season. Miami scored seven on their opening drive then held Las Vegas to just a FG on first and goal. The Dolphins then scored a TD on their first three drives of the second… Continue reading Grading the Miami Dolphins; Week XI: Repelling the Raiders.

Dolphins vs Packers Week XVI Grades

This game felt like a crotch kick after a gut punch. In the grand scheme of the season, it was not a “must win” game; however, the loss feels catastrophic. Miami still maintains their hold of the last playoff spot, which means they can sneak into the playoffs by winning their last two games (one of which will be on the road in the cold).

Texans @ Dolphins Week XII Grades

Miami holds many tie breakers and if they finish with 3 or 4 losses could potentially grab the number one seed and first round bye. These goals are no longer out of the question. If Miami wins Sunday verse the Niners, a team many have as the best team in the NFC, despite Philadelphia having the best record, there is no reason to think Miami can’t win out. Yes, tough division games remain, but the expectations have increased. This is what success brings. Miami for too long has not lived up to created expectation.