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Sorry, Dolfans, but Miami’s winning streak falls in Crabtown to Baltimore

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By Greg Cote

We were unspectacularly solid last week at 10-6 overall and 9-6-1 against the spread to push us to 23 games above .500 ATS for the year — pretty good. Misfired on our Upset of the Week (thanks for nuthin, Bengals) but had four other ’dogs-with-points (Redskins, Chiefs, Bucs, Jets) to fuel the week. The tie was Oakland pushing at minus-3. We missed being 11-4 vs. the evil betting line by two total points, but the close calls swing both ways, so, no complaining. Let’s keep the big rig honkin’! [Note: Thursday-game pick was Vikings (+3) over Cowboys, 24-20].


Overall
Pct.
Vs. spread
Pct.
Last week
10-6
.625
9-6-1
.600
Season

110-65-2
.629
97-74-6
.567
[h=3]DOLPHINS THIS WEEK[/h][h=3]DOLPHINS (7-4) AT RAVENS (6-5)[/h]Line: BAL by 3 1/2.
Cote’s pick: BAL 23-20.
TV: 1 p.m., CBS (airing in South Florida).
I’ll be the doomsayer forecasting the end of the merry six-game winning streak and a punch to Miami’s playoff hopes. Somebody’s gotta do it, Dolfans. Although, if you think I’m so often wrong that my picking against the Dolphins delights you, then … you’re welcome! In either case, this is a very good Ravens defense — all-over-the-field good — confronting Miami in a very tough place to play. Even with the Dolphins’ offensive line healthier this week, Sunday will present a bigger challenge than Ryan Tannehill or Jay Ajayi have yet faced during this streak. I would also note that Joe Flacco is 4-0 vs. the Fins in his career, as Miami’s 15-13 home win over the Crows last season came with miserable Matt Schaub subbing for an injured Flacco. Side note: Mike Wallace faces Dolphins Sunday for first time since leaving Miami. I do judge the Fins a slightly better all-round team than Baltimore at the moment, but defense and the home field swing the pick Raven-ward. I will take the Dolphs with that extra half-point on the betting line, though, in what figures as a low-scoring afternoon in Crabtown.
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Maybe. But I mean if their defense is "all-over-the-field good" like that guy says they are, shouldn't they have more wins? Don't get me wrong I know Miami has a hard time with the Ravens but this isn't the Joe Failbin Dolphins.
 
I agree. I think Albert and Tunsil are back? I think the running game should be better even going up against the Ravens. We should also have some success in the passing game. I think it will be close, but I think we can get a 23-20 victory. But then again, who knows. We have played a pretty weak schedule during this six game winning streak.
 
DKphin said:
I agree. I think Albert and Tunsil are back? I think the running game should be better even going up against the Ravens. We should also have some success in the passing game. I think it will be close, but I think we can get a 23-20 victory. But then again, who knows. We have played a pretty weak schedule during this six game winning streak.
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I will only agree with that part because Gase is in charge. If he wasn't in charge? Well, I am pretty sure Miami might have two wins.
 
I think biggest reason Ravens have beaten us so much as of late was our lack of pass protection, lack of run game, and lack of deep threats. Those short yardage passes were eaten alive by their defenses. If we can connect on some passes over their heads, that can make all the difference in a tight scoring game.
 
WOW, the Jets must have been all world when they hung 24 on the Ravens. Must have been Fitz's last stand..


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Seems that everyone projecting a loss is scared of the defense and past history.
Gase wasn't here in the past to affect that history. He is the biggest factor in this team's success, yet for this game that is ignored.

I think this team will prove again how well coached they are and come up with a win.

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Regardless of the Ravens defensive ranking...their record and results are not really overly impressive.

All their games have been close...and they don't run well.


Big plays and turnovers will decide this game...any word on Parker?
 
Any given Sunday.

We have a good chance to come out with a victory, but at what cost? Will Albert and/or Tunsil survive or aggravate their respective injuries? Will Tannehill come out healthy if the O-line can protect? What about Landry and Stills who both have been dinged up? I want to win this game, but if we are to have a chance against our AFC east rivals in the next few weeks, we must come out of this game without further injuries.
 
Don't fool yourselves into looking at record and stats and feel comfortable with Miami's chances this weekend. This is going to be a tough game that will tell us more about the team than the previous 6 games.
 
Mr.Frosty said:
Don't fool yourselves into looking at record and stats and feel comfortable with Miami's chances this weekend. This is going to be a tough game that will tell us more about the team than the previous 6 games.
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No doubt it will be a tough....road games usually are.

But Baltimore is not an elite team...if we make the plays...win the turnover battle...we can prevail.
 
Man **** the Ravens. They haven't done anything to show they're a superior team in the NFL and honestly, I'd line up vs anybody in the NFL and have confidence that we could walk away with the W. We beat some mediocre teams in this stretch, but a W is a W, any way you put it. I really like our chances, especially with our offensive line somewhat in tact. Our defense is solid and they're built to create turnovers thats why I think things go our way sunday. I have a feeling our defensive line gets after Flacco and creates a couple turnovers. The Cowboys are considered elite and I think we would give them a run for their money! I expect another Big Win from the Phins!!!!!
 
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