Film study: Dolphins catching Broncos at right time?

[DKphin]

Here are some notes on the Broncos after studying their game on Sunday:

• Denver’s offensive line is struggling, which bodes well for Miami. Peyton Manning rushed and forced an unusual amount of throws as St. Louis kept up the pressure. Similarly, Miami’s defensive line is very talented and has a chance to beat up Denver’s line. This could be the biggest key to the game.
• Manning also looked uncomfortable with the amount of injuries on offense. Tight end Julius Thomas (ankle), receiver Emmanuel Sanders (concussion) and running back Montee Ball (groin) all got injured Sunday. By the second half, Manning was playing with fewer weapons and wasn’t in sync with his backups. I was shocked with the amount of dropped balls and off throws. A week of practice can help with timing, but it won’t fix the drop-off in talent.
• The Dolphins’ offense can take advantage of Denver’s overaggressiveness on defense. St. Louis did a good job of using cutback runs and draw plays to gain additional yards. It also hit a couple deep passes to receiver Kenny Britt. The Broncos are accustomed to playing with leads, which allows the defense to take chances. But when they are trailing, it doesn’t work out as well.
• Pro Bowl defensive end Von Miller lines up over the left and right tackle to get the matchups they like. That means Miller will see time against Miami left tackle Ja'Wuan James and inconsistent right tackle Dallas Thomas. The biggest concern is Thomas, who allowed 2.5 sacks to Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams last week.

You have to wonder if Miami is catching the Broncos at the right time. The Dolphins are winners of five of their last seven games. Meanwhile, the Broncos have lost two of three. This game certainly isn't the lock for Denver that it once was.

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[nando03]

It's very true about catching the Broncos while their arrow is pointing down. If we can get RT17 to continue his excellent play as of late along with our D-line causing havok for Manning this game will be a lot different than many people on here claimed before. I've seen people count this game as an automatic loss for the Fins here, but as we know, on any given Sunday, anything can happen. I believe that Miami is coming together at just the right time to make a solid playoff push.

 

[Bumpus]

Or, to put it another way ...


Are the Broncos catching Miami at the wrong time?

 

[Dolphin North]

It's very true about catching the Broncos while their arrow is pointing down. If we can get RT17 to continue his excellent play as of late along with our D-line causing havok for Manning this game will be a lot different than many people on here claimed before. I've seen people count this game as an automatic loss for the Fins here, but as we know, on any given Sunday, anything can happen. I believe that Miami is coming together at just the right time to make a solid playoff push.

At the beginning of the season I would have expected to lose this one. The way we have been playing the last month and a half, I would still think it would be tough as an away game, but certainly doable. Now, with these injuries, I think we should be favoured to win.

 

[KTOWNFINFAN]

At the beginning of the season I would have expected to lose this one. The way we have been playing the last month and a half, I would still think it would be tough as an away game, but certainly doable. Now, with these injuries, I think we should be favoured to win.

Favored to win? We have a lot of injuries also and ours is in the secondary where it really matters. If they have Peyton and we have Philbin they will be favored by more than a TD.

 

[Dolphins9954]

We have a good chance, that's all we need. Defense shows up and offense takes advantage of opportunities. We should pull it out. It'll be a big win!!

 

[finfan54]

Its teh same with the Patsies. We lead and they no longer have control because Brady gets frustrated quicker. Same with Brady.

Cam Wake needs to have a big play and hit his ars hard! in the ribs.

 

[LDaniel7]

Miami has more critical injuries than Broncos. Julius T. will play.

LD

 

[Gonzofinfan]

Miami has more critical injuries than Broncos. Julius T. will play.

LD

That hardly a given he is going to play, Regardless the broncos were losing to the rams before sanders and Thomas got hurt.. I'm hoping for a heavy dose of Miller and Williams this game.. Keep manning possessions at a minimum and make a few stops.

It could happen but even if we lose this game we have a very favorable schedule to finish the year out. Only the ravens and pats sport winning records out of our remaining opponents and i expect we can pull one out against either of those 2.