Focus Shifts to Pittsburgh

[SF Dolphin Fan]

Yes, the season finale against the New England Patriots was difficult to watch. The Patriots made it look awfully easy, but if Miami gets a rematch with the hated rivals they need to get by Pittsburgh first and that now has to be the focus.

It's interesting that the Steeler game began the Dolphins turnaround with Jay Ayaji's first 200-yard game and a rather easy win in Miami. What's the key this time around?

I think the gameplan will rely heavily on Ajayi again and I think it's very important for Miami to get a fast start and an early lead. I think offensively the Dolphins will have a chance, but it all begins with the running game.

The defense is problematic with both starting safeties out, the lack of talent at linebacker etc. But while this defense has allowed the most yards in Miami's history, it has still come up with some big plays and stops at key times. That must, obviously, continue. A few field goals instead of touchdowns is huge.

I'm not sure schematically what Miami can do differently on defense, but stopping the run on D and being able to run on O will decide this contest.

 

[DefensiveEnd76]

We're one and done. Period. Le'Veon Bell will run all over our pathetic defense. Roethlisberger will shred us as well.

 

[Lilseb93]

Bell will be their main option. Last time we played them I think Miami only held him to 50 something yards and we forced Ben to beat us. And Miami got a ton of pressure on him which eventually knocked him out. But Pittsburgh is a different team now. Unless the defense forces turnovers, Pittsburgh will get their yards and will probably score.

Miami has to run the ball well and control the clock. They cannot get into a shootout. And they can't fall into an early hole. Being down 20-0 destroys the game plan and erases Ajayi from the equation.

 

[jfleag61]

Look, we made the playoffs. Who honestly thought that was possible at 1-4. Experience is good.

 

[Lilseb93]

Look, we made the playoffs. Who honestly thought that was possible at 1-4. Experience is good.

Everything is a bonus to me now, but I still want to win. I won't be upset if they lose though.

 

[DuderinoN703]

0 hope for this one. If Tanny wasn't hurt I'd feel better. Moore hasn't been bad but I don't see him keeping up with Rapeberger, Bell, and Brown.

 

[Miami 13]

Gonna need another 200 game from J Train. It would also be helpful if the defense just shows up. Been awhile since they have.

 

[Dolfan5000]

I expect to hear a lot about Tannehill this week and hopefully he's ready to go. On the other side, I expect a lot more pressure on Ben this time. Other than screens and the occasional dumpoff Pittsburgh doesn't have a lot of quick developing routes like some teams the Phins have seen recently seen. Maxwell should be back and maybe Jenkins if he isn't hobbling around still. Need better communication defensively this week.

 

[Martel13]

I was VERY happy to see us fight back today and get back in the game. I think that will bring a lot to the Pitt game if we are to have any chance at all

 

[Dolfan5000]

A lot of fans are already packing it in after a loss to the Pats, I get it, it sucked to watch. New season starts now though. I won't be packing it up and calling it a day. Let's pack that aggression we saw in the end of the game and take it into Pittsburgh.

 

[montequi]

We're one and done. Period. Le'Veon Bell will run all over our pathetic defense. Roethlisberger will shred us as well.

Can you fill me in on the upcoming Lotto numbers? You know so much about the future, I figured you'd have those as well.

---------- Post added at 05:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:40 PM ----------

A lot of fans are already packing it in after a loss to the Pats, I get it, it sucked to watch. New season starts now though. I won't be packing it up and calling it a day. Let's pack that aggression we saw in the end of the game and take it into Pittsburgh.

:brewskis:

 

[LANGER72]

Pitt is no offensive powerhouse. Stack the box and play man coverage.


If come to Pitt and sleep walk until halftime, that will piss me off.

I dont mind losing a hard fought game, but getting gashed on the ground and air while going 3 and out until halftime is total BS.

 

[Despacio]

Moore has one job. Get us back to New England for Ryan to break Brady's heart.



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[Dsteve]

This team is still a couple players away. Our only hope is rt17 can be somewhat close to 100% because Moore is trash. Even with a healthy tannehill he defense is bad and the line, while playing much better, is inconsistent.

 

[DefensiveEnd76]

Bell will be their main option. Last time we played them I think Miami only held him to 50 something yards and we forced Ben to beat us. And Miami got a ton of pressure on him which eventually knocked him out. But Pittsburgh is a different team now. Unless the defense forces turnovers, Pittsburgh will get their yards and will probably score.

Miami has to run the ball well and control the clock. They cannot get into a shootout. And they can't fall into an early hole. Being down 20-0 destroys the game plan and erases Ajayi from the equation.

That game was in Miami. Pittsburgh is a very different team on their home field. We also have a lot more injured players now.