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ESPN 2014 Predictions: Miami Dolphins

ESPN.com Miami Dolphins reporter James Walker makes his game-by-game picks for the 2014 season.
Week 1: New England Patriots
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The Patriots have dominated the AFC East division for a long time. New England will be at or near full strength in Week 1, which is bad news for Miami. Prediction: Loss
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Week 2: at Buffalo Bills
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Buffalo swept Miami last year and has been an awful matchup for the Dolphins in recent seasons. This will be the Bills' home opener and Miami's first road game. That is not a good combination. Prediction: Loss
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Week 3: Kansas City Chiefs
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At this point, Week 3 will be a must-win for Miami, which cannot fall to 0-3. Kansas City was a playoff team last season, but the Dolphins have enough talent to pull off an important win. Prediction: Win
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Week 4: at Oakland Raiders
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Although you never know how a team will respond going overseas, this should be a win for the Dolphins in London. Oakland is a struggling team that won't win many games this year. Prediction: Win
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Week 6: Green Bay Packers
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The Dolphins will receive a boost on defense with safety Reshad Jones and defensive end Dion Jordan coming off suspensions. But quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense will be too much as Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin loses to his former team. Prediction: Loss
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Week 7: at Chicago Bears
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Winning in Soldier Field is never easy. The Dolphins lose a close one on the road. Prediction: Loss
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Week 8: at Jacksonville Jaguars
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This is a road game the Dolphins should win. Miami's defense can take advantage of former Dolphins draft bust Chad Henne or an inexperienced Blake Bortles at quarterback. Prediction: Win
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Week 9: San Diego Chargers
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West Coast teams usually struggle when making the long flight to Miami. The Dolphins pull this one out to keep things interesting in the second half of the season. Prediction: Win
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Week 10: at Detroit Lions
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This is one of those "swing games" that will make or break Miami's season. The Dolphins are capable of beating Detroit but fall short. Prediction: Loss
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Week 11: Buffalo Bills
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Despite being an awful matchup, the Dolphins can't afford to get swept by the Bills for the second year in a row. Miami wins a competitive game over Buffalo at home. Prediction: Win
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Week 12: at Denver Broncos
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Unless future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning is injured, the Dolphins have little chance of winning this game. This will be a homecoming of sorts for Miami running back Knowshon Moreno, who played in Denver. Prediction: Loss
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Week 13: at New York Jets
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The Dolphins usually play well in New York. However, that streak of beating the Jets on the road comes to an end this season. Prediction: Loss
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Week 14: Baltimore Ravens
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Miami let the Ravens escape last season with a win in Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins will be determined not to let it happen two years in a row. Prediction: Win
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Week 15: at New England Patriots
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The Patriots on the road in December is asking for disaster. New England usually is full-throttle by this time of year and rounding into playoff form. Prediction: Loss
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Week 16: Minnesota Vikings
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Miami finishes the regular season with two home games in December. The Vikings are mediocre and should be a winnable game late. Prediction: Win
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Week 17: New York Jets
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Similar to 2013, this game could have wild-card implications. The Jets and Dolphins usually split, so Miami gets the nod at home. Prediction: Win
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Predicted Record: 8-8
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http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/71495/2014-predictions-miami-dolphins
 
James Walker has us going 1-6 in true road games.(beating Jacksonville and winning on neutral field in London against Oakland). I have a hard time thinking we won't steal at least one of these other road games (Jets, Bills, Lions, Bears, Patriots).
 
Im just not seeing a loss to the Packers especially since Raji is out. Same goes with the schedule going into the bye. I see us at 3-1 into the bye. With those I predict 10-6.

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vafin72 said:
James Walker has us going 1-6 in true road games.(beating Jacksonville and winning on neutral field in London against Oakland). I have a hard time thinking we won't steal at least one of these other road games (Jets, Bills, Lions, Bears, Patriots).
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Which is odd because we did pretty well on the road last year
 
this looks pretty close to me. The season is going to hinge on the 2 Buffalo games... if we can sweep them then I see 9-7 and possible WC birth.
 
I agree that it will come down to a hopeful sweep of the Jets or Bills. I see 9-7 as likely.

P.S. I just heard Mike and Mike predict the AFC East records. They had NE at 12-4, 11-5. NYJ at 9-7,8-8. Mia at 6-10,5-11. Buf at 5-11,4-12. So Discusting...
 
chuckdiesel said:
I agree that it will come down to a hopeful sweep of the Jets or Bills. I see 9-7 as likely.

P.S. I just heard Mike and Mike predict the AFC East records. They had NE at 12-4, 11-5. NYJ at 9-7,8-8. Mia at 6-10,5-11. Buf at 5-11,4-12. So Discusting...
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Greeny sounds like a jests homer
 
Sounds similar to my prediction. As a matter of fact, Walker's game by game predictions are the same mine except for the Ravens game. Miami never beats them and I'll never choose them to until they show they can beat them.

7-9 was my pick. 8-8 is his. What we're admitting is the Dolphins are mediocre again. Being a fan of this team is the definition of insanity.
 
My prediction?

Expect the unpredictable.

Anyone who claims otherwise is guessing.
 
It happens every year, two or three teams surprise one way or the other, either improving or declining. Most predictions are made based on last year's results with no forethought given. I heard the same crap on Mike & Mike this morning and Golic was saying how horrible our OL was last year and he used that as part of his basis. And Greeny is a flaming Jests homer. Jests going 8-8? Give me a effin break. Our OL is improved and our offense will be potent. And our DL will dominate the LOS.
 
I have us at 8-8 also.

We have a hell of a hard schedule and I think just getting to 8-8 will be a major accomplishment. We need some breaks like the Jets had last year.
 
i was hoping to see some things in the preseason but it was pretty much the same old fins. cant run the ball. cant throw the ball down field. cant create turnovers on D.

7-9
 
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