What was once looking to be a promising season, has turned into a monstrous disappointment yet again. Instead of controlling our own playoff destiny, we’re now dependent on various outcomes for a shot at the final tourney after losing 5 straight. Skylar Thompson gets the nod this week against the Jets, can he lead Miami to a playoff appearance?!

Game Recap: Miami Dolphins 21, New England Patriots 23

Gotta Love It

• The game plan was great, leaning on Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. worked wonderfully for most of the game. 
• The defense overall was better, but only because of who the opponent was. While the scoreboard says 23, the defense only allowed 17 of the points.
• Elandon Roberts had a day, consistently showing up on defense and special teams.

Hate to See It

• We could put a wooden toy player out there and they’d play better than Eric Rowe.
• Teddy Bridgewater makes me long for the return of Jacoby Brissett. 
• The injuries keep on piling up… the offensive line, defensive backfield, and QB room are decimated.

Final Thoughts

• We’ve lost 5-straight with no real answer in sight. This was an extremely winnable game, marred by penalties and undisciplined play, but even that was overshadowed by the embarrassing performances of the Quarterbacks.

Game Preview: 8-8 Miami Dolphins vs. 7-9 New York Jets

• Playoff Update
  • Miami needs to win and the New England Patriots need to lose to the Buffalo Bills for the Dolphins to clinch the final AFC Playoff spot. 
• Game Details
  • This game will kick off on Sunday, January 8th at 1:00 pm EST on FOX.
  • The weather will be slightly warm, but still nice football weather, clocking in at 78 degrees and partly cloudy, with just a 10% chance of precipitation.
  • The betting line has the Dolphins as 2.5-point favorites. 
• Injury Report
  • MIA 
    • IR: Eric Fisher
    • Out: Tua Tagovailoa
      • Finishes the regular season with 3,548 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 8 interceptions, and 70 rushing yards. 
      • He played in 12 games this season and sits 1st in yards/attempt, 1st in yards/completion, 5th in yards/game, 4th in QBR, and 1st in QB Rating.
    • Doubtful: Terron Armstead, Kendall Lamm, Cedrick Wilson
    • Questionable: Bradley Chubb, Xavien Howard, Teddy Bridgewater, Alec Ingold, Eric Rowe
  • NYJ
    • Out: Duane Brown, Brandin Echols, George Fant, Lamarcus Joyner, Nate Herbig
    • Questionable: Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Jordan Whitehead, Mike White, Ashtyn Davis, C.J. Uzomah
• Team Trends
  • Both teams are looking to break a 5-game losing streak with backup quarterbacks.
  • The Jets have scored just 4 offensive touchdowns in their last 5 games, with 0 in their last 2.
• Keys to the Game
  • Rely heavily on Mostert and Wilson.
  • Thompson’s accuracy is shaky at best, but he’s got wheels. Get him rolling out.
  • The Jets are going to start Joe Flacco, with our depleted secondary, we should go to Boyer’s specialty: BLITZ, BLITZ, BLITZ.
• Madden Prediction: Dolphins 3, Jets 17
• Fins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Dolphins 17, Jets 16

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