Next two games, fins offensive line will be tested big time

[cltchperf]

I love how tannehill and the offense has been playing recently. But the next two teams, Lions and Bills have good defenses and top pass rush in league. What should miami do to counter the rush as it seems like the Lions and Bills both have the personnel to rush without having to blitz. And we've seen fins offense stalled against such defenses. The reason why Fins have had a hard time beating the Bills, who they play soon after lions game on TNF. These are definitely winnable games, and fins need to win and get to 7-3 before Broncos. I feel if the fins can counter or find ways to move the ball against the pass rush, the fins definitely should win. Miami's o line looked good against the Chargers, but that might be a different story against Lions and Bills.

 

[cltchperf]

The thing is, if the fins can get decent offensive production, I think the dolphins should definitely win. The dolphins have given the top offenses and qbs fits. We gave Tom Brady, Phillip Rivers and play well against Aaron Rodgers. Fins shut down Phillip Rivers. The Lions offense has been very inconsistent and haven't done much on offense, not to mention Stafford has the knack to throw stupid interceptions. Fins have forced interceptions from Rivers and better qbs, so I feel fins pass rush and secondary will force Stafford to make bad throws, which he can do and he doesn't do well with pressure.

 

[datruth55]

Pressure up the middle, which both the Lions and Bills can bring, is the easiest way to disrupt the passing game.

We haven't seen a lot of designed roll outs with Tannehill or enough screen passes...these next two weeks would be a pretty good time to whip them out. Not having Miller is going to hurt. I don't remember Miller having but one negative run all season where Daniel Thomas has several...can't get in 2nd and long or 3rd and long situations with either of those teams. Need positive yards on 1st down...got to win on 1st down or it's going to be a long day.

Luckily neither team has a great offense and hopefully if the Dolphins offense stalls our defense can keep it close and give us a chance.

 

[bird33]

i was rewatching the chargers game and the interior of the oline is gonna be key to beating detroit. its that simple. if pouncey-satele-colledge do their job we have an excellent shot at beating detroit.

 

[So Be]

The thing is, if the fins can get decent offensive production, I think the dolphins should definitely win. The dolphins have given the top offenses and qbs fits. We gave Tom Brady, Phillip Rivers and play well against Aaron Rodgers. Fins shut down Phillip Rivers. The Lions offense has been very inconsistent and haven't done much on offense, not to mention Stafford has the knack to throw stupid interceptions. Fins have forced interceptions from Rivers and better qbs, so I feel fins pass rush and secondary will force Stafford to make bad throws, which he can do and he doesn't do well with pressure.

Stafford has been sacked 24 times this year, and I expect at least 4 this Sunday.

 

[finfan54]

The great equalizer is the read option.

It makes the DE scrambled in the head. Plus you pass out of it when your out of the pocket.

Think of what Detroit is thinking. How do I stop OV/Wake with an OL that is not all that good? Once those two figure out the snap count by second half, Stafford is a sitting duck. unless he starts running. just like Phillip Rivers. running for his life. Stafford needs to play Brady Ball and he really cant for 4 quarters....in other words, play the quick game.

 

[Fins1971]

Buffalo couldn't run against Detroit, If they had problems we will probably have the same. Buffalo beat them by completing 3 long passes over the top and kicking a bunch of Field goals. With the pressure of a close game the Lions choked. Looks like Carolina beat them the same way. 4 long passes over the top with no rushing game. Buffalo held them to 14 and Carolina held them to 7

Hopefully RT17 bring his deep ball to Michigan.

Buffalo is the same way to attack. Got to burn them deep to get them to back off. When San Diego beat them Phillip Rivers hit about 4 deep passes to burn them for playing up.

 

[So Be]

Buffalo couldn't run against Detroit, If they had problems we will probably have the same. Buffalo beat them by completing 3 long passes over the top and kicking a bunch of Field goals. With the pressure of a close game the Lions choked. Looks like Carolina beat them the same way. 4 long passes over the top with no rushing game. Buffalo held them to 14 and Carolina held them to 7

Hopefully RT17 bring his deep ball to Michigan.

Buffalo is the same way to attack. Got to burn them deep to get them to back off. When San Diego beat them Phillip Rivers hit about 4 deep passes to burn them for playing up.

They won their last two games by a point.

 

[TGall13]

Pressure up the middle, which both the Lions and Bills can bring, is the easiest way to disrupt the passing game.

We haven't seen a lot of designed roll outs with Tannehill or enough screen passes...these next two weeks would be a pretty good time to whip them out. Not having Miller is going to hurt. I don't remember Miller having but one negative run all season where Daniel Thomas has several...can't get in 2nd and long or 3rd and long situations with either of those teams. Need positive yards on 1st down...got to win on 1st down or it's going to be a long day.

Luckily neither team has a great offense and hopefully if the Dolphins offense stalls our defense can keep it close and give us a chance.

Unfortunately, Calvin Johnson will be back against us and they are coming off a bye week.

 

[Fins1971]

They won their last two games by a point.

the Falcons gave the game away more the the Lions won it. Lions were pretty damn lucky in that one.