Back-to-back losses for the first time since our week 4 to 6 skid without Tua has the fan base reeling already. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about what went wrong, and what went right against the LA Chargers. Then we’ll dive into our biggest matchup of the year, taking on our rival Bills in snowy Buffalo. Time to get back on track!

Game Recap: Miami Dolphins 17, Los Angeles Chargers 23

• Gotta Love It
  • Christian Wilkins and Jaelan Phillips are turning into the lifelong stars that we all hoped they would.
  • Tyreek Hill finds the endzone twice with a scoop & score and another deep bomb down the sideline.
  • Kohou’s tackle on the 4th & goal quick-pass in the flat to prevent the Touchdown in the first quarter.
  • The defensive sequence after the Tyreek Hill scoop-and-score was the most competent that unit has looked since the Browns game. 
  • The defense came out in the second half and held the Chargers to a 3 and out to keep us in the game a bit longer.
• Hate to See It
  • The offensive adjustments have been nonexistent.
  • The “slip a guy wide open into the flat” game was strong against the defense again.
  • Tua goes 10/28 for 145 yards.
  • The defensive scheme to have everyone stand in the endzone on 3rd and goal from like the 15. 
  • The offense floundered a great defensive hold on the first drive of the second half and our best field position of the night with a 3 & out of their own.
• Final Thoughts
  • I think I’m finally on board with the thought process that it’s time for Josh Boyer to go. 
  • The offensive woes over these last two games are a concern. 

Game Preview: 8-5 Miami Dolphins @ 10-3 Buffalo Bills

• Playoff Update
  • Miami is 2 games back of the Bills in the division
  • Miami is 1 game ahead of the Jets and Patriots in the division
  • Buffalo holds the #1 seed in the AFC
  • Miami holds the #6 seed in the AFC
  • If Miami wins, they pull within 1 game of the division lead and hold the tiebreaker with the Bills.
  • If Buffalo wins, they’d be 3 games ahead and practically lock up another division title.
• Game Details
  • This is Miami’s second straight prime-time game.
  • Heavy snow and high winds are expected throughout the game.
• Injury Report
  • MIA: Terron Armstead, Teddy Bridgewater, and Jeff Wilson Questionable; River Cracraft Doubtful; Elijah Campbell and Eric Rowe Out.
  • BUF: Ryan Bates and Jordan Phillips are Out.
• Team Trends
  • Miami has scored just 17 points in each of their last two games after averaging nearly 34 points per game in the four games prior.
  • Miami’s defense has given up 28 points per game over the last two weeks.
  • Buffalo has won 4-straight after losing 2-straight in early November, including wins over the Patriots and Jets.
• Keys to the Game
  • Get the ball to the Cheetah and the Penguin in open space. 
  • Don’t be so predictable on defense. 
  • Be on the right side of the turnover trend and take all the points you can get. 
• Madden Prediction: Dolphins 41, Bills 3
• Fins Family Podcast Prediction: Dolphins 16, Bills 24

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