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***PATSNUTme*** · 10-05-2006, 05:41 PM

It's week five and no teams season should be on the line. However, for the Fins this is desparation time, in my opinion.

I think that they are going to come in and play their hearts out - at a playoff game level. When they walk out 1-4, their season will be gone.

So, expect a very tough game this Sunday. It will be hard hitting until the time, when ever that is, that they are defeated and there is no hope for them to win.

I think a 10 point spread on this game is absurd given the desparation. Maybe it will break open for us in the 4th quarter and we will make that spread. I wouldn't bet on it,if I was betting.

I'm sure that the Patriots players and coaches understand this. But, I've seen and heard too many people say that this will be an easy win for us. It will be a win but not an easy one.

SkiHound · 10-05-2006, 05:51 PM

I agree. I think it'll be a tough game. Miami always plays us tough even when they shouldn't. And if they drop to 1-4 their chances to make the playoffs are VERY slim. I think Miami and the points might be the play of the week.

italian pat patriot · 10-06-2006, 01:36 AM

i agree too
for them it is a win-win situation, a real must

it means that the Pats have to be carefully

it will be imho a very tough game

still i think we will win with 1 td advantage

we have to close MIA the door for the Afc East

RPCity · 10-06-2006, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rabthepat

I agree Miami will give it a playoff game effort. Yet, if the Pats match their intensity it really should be a Pats blow out of Miami. Miami really could be 0-4 instead of 1-3. They barely, barely beat Tenn. at home. Miami's secondary is no where near the secondary of past Miami teams that gave Tom trouble. I would go long on them often.

NEM???? That you???

Do I hear no huddle?

kurtinelson · 10-06-2006, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PATSNUTme

It's week five and no teams season should be on the line. However, for the Fins this is desparation time, in my opinion.

I think that they are going to come in and play their hearts out - at a playoff game level. When they walk out 1-4, their season will be gone.

So, expect a very tough game this Sunday. It will be hard hitting until the time, when ever that is, that they are defeated and there is no hope for them to win.

I think a 10 point spread on this game is absurd given the desparation. Maybe it will break open for us in the 4th quarter and we will make that spread. I wouldn't bet on it,if I was betting.

I'm sure that the Patriots players and coaches understand this. But, I've seen and heard too many people say that this will be an easy win for us. It will be a win but not an easy one.

Peter King on WEEI said that Miami was very focused in practice this week because they know their season is on the brink. I fully expect the Miami D to bring their "A" game. From what I've heard, the Miami O-line is in shambles and cannot protect the QB. Its going to be extremely difficult for Miami to overcome this weakness.

F0nSY · 10-06-2006, 12:02 PM

I agree,they have got that win this game.The dolphins 3rd in classification and Jets 2nd

mosi · 10-06-2006, 12:15 PM

I fear this game more than the cincy game. The bengals could be run on and that is how we won. Can we run on Miami? If not, can Tom and company bring us a win? I don't know the answer to that but sure hope they can. I also, have not been that impressed with our run defense. I know the defense will get better as the season goes on, but this game makes me scared. I could easily see this game turning out just like the Denver game.

Pattie · 10-06-2006, 01:41 PM

For Miami this is their season. If they lose Sunday all the delusions of grandeur they had coming into this season (along with the morons who picked them to win the AFC East) are gone with one last puff of smoke. This is a *must* win for them if they're to keep their hopes alive. I'm just not sure such a bad team can pull it together in one week. Their offensive line is a horror, the QB completely undependable etc. It's time for Belichick and Co. to pile on and put them out of their misery.

Brownfan80 · 10-06-2006, 01:42 PM

At least they'll get to remember what it's like to lose a playoff game then. It's been a while since they've even gotten THAT far.

***Aqua4Ever04*** · 10-06-2006, 01:52 PM

If you think this is going to be a blowout, you are going to be VERY disappointed. Like you said, the Dolphins have their backs up against the wall and always dominate Tom Brady. He can't figure out the Dolphins and is always good for a couple of picks a game. If the Fins offense can finally convert the TOs into points, they will win. Should be a great game and I have been looking forward to this one of months. A Dolphin win totally turns the season around and puts them right back in it. And like you said, a loss ends their season.

Here's to no injuries and the Fins whoopin' the Pats!