Let’s talk about the Miami Dolphins

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Headed down to a familiar location for the Florida heat and a highly formidable opponent.

The Dolphins have a great defense, a mediocre at best offense. Not all that different from Denver really, but coached better.

A win would clinch the AFCW for the 5th straight season, so there is some added importance. Of course we are on Pittsburgh’s heels, too.

I think we all aren’t totally sure what to make of the team at this point. They’ve been inconsistent in their focus, their execution. There seem to be problem areas that could be upgraded by simply plugging a backup in (hi, Wis), but it remains to be seen if any changes are going to be made.

It’s a weird league where outcomes are all over the place, winning is really damn hard, but they’re still 11-1 and largely look to be on cruise control half the time. I do think there’s something to be said for the GS Warriors comparison where sometimes they just don’t flip the switch until they have to. I guess we will see what happens as the games get bigger and bigger for this team.

This one won’t be easy, but if the offense comes out locked in from the go, it shouldn’t be a scare. I also think it’s another opportunity for the defense to perform well again, but I still feel like we need more from our pass rush along the DL moving forward.

Game is at noon on CBS...

[Red Dawg]

I feel like we are due to kick a yeams ass. Big points.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Red Dawg

Why would anyone pick the Dolphins? How exactly do they have an advantage in this game? Defense? Maybe but we beat three defensive teams better than theirs already.

Well, and they've beaten exactly one team with a winning record, 5 wins against last place teams in each AFC division plus the 49ers... and have played 7 of the bottom 12 offenses in the league.

Great recipe for defensive success.

Doesn't necessarily mean they aren't good defensively, just that it's hard to tell with their unfortunately shitty schedule.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Rich Eisen picking the Dolphins.

https://youtu.be/IoXetQxOTjA

What a dumbass.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by staylor26

That’s how I feel about Hardman. Just feels like he’s due for a good game.

Maybe Hardman. Either or. Just feel like MIA is going to do their best to lock down Hill, Kelce and Watkins. And when teams get too focused on those guys, that's usually when DRob or Hardman have explosive games.

And I expect CEH to have himself a pretty good day as well. He could have 100 yds and a TD or even 2, if MIA's run defense is really as bad as advertised. Certainly their fan base isn't very confident in their ability to stop a good runner like CEH.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Apparently, the talking heads and some MIA fans are putting a lot of faith in their defense, since Flores was the DC in NE back in 2018, when the Pats beat the chiefs twice that season.

But iirc, the Chiefs scored 71 points on that defense in those two games, so I'm not sure what they're on about exactly.

Anyway, they seem to feel that their defense is good enough to not only keep Mahomes from playing well, but force him into multiple INTs.

In short, they're banking on multiple pick-6s to level the table.

Which is hilarious because Xavien Howard is alot like Marcus Peters, he takes a ton of chances to get picks. It works against bad QBs but against a dude like Mahomes it's how you get torched.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Rich Eisen picking the Dolphins.

https://youtu.be/IoXetQxOTjA

Not sure he could have been less confident in his pick.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

What a dumbass.

Yeah, he picked Raiders over Chiefs too. He's wanting a "ME" moment.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Which is hilarious because Xavien Howard is alot like Marcus Peters, he takes a ton of chances to get picks. It works against bad QBs but against a dude like Mahomes it's how you get torched.

It would be great if Howard turned out to have bad eyes. But I doubt MIA is going to ever put Howard out on an island with Hill. No one does that anymore. And the Bucs game is a prime example of why not. Plus, Flores has seen Hill up close and he won't make that dumb a mistake.

Would be nice though . . .

[pugsnotdrugs19]

If Flores goes with the NE style gameplan, he doubles Hill at all times, puts his best cover corner on Watkins (Byron Jones), and mugs Kelce with variations of double coverage too. Everyone else one on one.

That’s where you need to be able to run the ball a little, and yeah, guys like Hardman and Robinson need to make some plays when their chances come. You give Hardman enough 1v1s and eventually he’s gonna run away from the guy trying to cover him, probably a few times. Just has to make the plays.

[Stryker]

This is NOT a game I am worried about at all. Chiefs will move on to 12 -1 and we will ALL be sweating the Saints game in NOLA next week. That is the game that concerns me the most. Chiefs win 31 - 24

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

Yeah, he picked Raiders over Chiefs too. He's wanting a "ME" moment.

Miami might have a chance if Steve Bono was still our QB.

[Stryker]

Check this out...

Kansas City Chiefs 27, Miami Dolphins 21
1 p.m. ET (CBS) | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.)

Dolphins coach Brian Flores was part of a Patriots staff that slowed down Patrick Mahomes better than most. Miami's defense is built to change looks and disrupt Kansas City's timing enough to keep the Chiefs' red-zone and run-game struggles going. Look for the Dolphins to keep this game interesting, even if their offense is leaning a little too much on guys like Myles Gaskin, Jakeem Grant and Lynn Bowden.


Game Theory: Week 14 win probabilities, score projections
Cynthia Frelund projects the score and win probability for every Week 14 game.

https://www.nfl.com/videos/game-theo...jections-x0351

Also now...Game Theory: Projected 2021 NFL Draft order at Week 14
Cynthia Frelund uses her mathematical model to project where every team will pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft based on where they stand heading into Week 14

https://www.nfl.com/videos/game-theo...der-at-week-14

That would put Chiefs beating the Saints in SLV! Now I simply ask you...Who Dat?

[Stryker]

Basically, c'mon guys we are looking good! Feel the love and let's roll on to the mission: #RUNITBACK

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Check this out...

Kansas City Chiefs 27, Miami Dolphins 21
1 p.m. ET (CBS) | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.)

Dolphins coach Brian Flores was part of a Patriots staff that slowed down Patrick Mahomes better than most. Miami's defense is built to change looks and disrupt Kansas City's timing enough to keep the Chiefs' red-zone and run-game struggles going. Look for the Dolphins to keep this game interesting, even if their offense is leaning a little too much on guys like Myles Gaskin, Jakeem Grant and Lynn Bowden.


Game Theory: Week 14 win probabilities, score projections
Cynthia Frelund projects the score and win probability for every Week 14 game.

https://www.nfl.com/videos/game-theo...jections-x0351

Also now...Game Theory: Projected 2021 NFL Draft order at Week 14
Cynthia Frelund uses her mathematical model to project where every team will pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft based on where they stand heading into Week 14

https://www.nfl.com/videos/game-theo...der-at-week-14

That would put Chiefs beating the Saints in SLV! Now I simply ask you...Who Dat?

Interesting.

It appears that the Washington loss completely shifted the model. I'm almost certain that her model has the Steelers in the SB last week.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

What a dumbass.

He’s usually a big Chiefs and Mahomes backer.