The Dolfan Cave
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

+4
CarsonChris
JMP
JEGnj
HalCHorn
8 posters

Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by HalCHorn Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:59 pm

First playoff game in 8 years. Glad its Sunday, with all the injury concerns I'll take the extra day.

HalCHorn

Posts : 2105
Join date : 2015-04-07

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by JEGnj Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:41 am

I'm working 4-12 Sat and could not switch out so Sunday is great news. I get to watch the slaughter.
JEGnj
JEGnj

Posts : 1347
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 52

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by JMP Mon Jan 02, 2017 12:04 pm

Very happy it's Sunday. We planned a dinner for my parents' 80th birthdays on Saturday night, so the timing is perfect!

JMP
Admin

Posts : 17321
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 51

https://dolfancave.forumotion.com

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by CarsonChris Mon Jan 02, 2017 12:55 pm

I think we may surprise the Steelers. I believe that most NFL teams underestimate Miami. I think Pittsburgh will underestimate us once again. They almost lost to Cleveland yesterday. They can be run on. They can be passed on. They have a very suspect defensive backfield.

CarsonChris

Posts : 2741
Join date : 2015-04-07

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by rightchea Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:40 pm

Pitts is not underestimating Miami. After that beaten they took from us, they have adjusted themselves well to Ajayi.

rightchea

Posts : 2682
Join date : 2015-04-28
Age : 38

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by JMP Mon Jan 02, 2017 4:19 pm

Pressure Big Ben and force 3+ turnovers. If not, Steelers win 38-13 or something like that.

JMP
Admin

Posts : 17321
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 51

https://dolfancave.forumotion.com

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by Birdmond Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:16 am

JMP wrote:Pressure Big Ben and force 3+ turnovers. If not, Steelers win 38-13 or something like that.

Yeah the Steelers will have to make some mistakes on offense for us to win. I'd say 34 - 21 Steelers.

Birdmond

Posts : 1001
Join date : 2015-04-08

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by white1 Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:01 pm

Agree with what you guys have said. Our defense is going to be challenged to find a way with all the backups we have on the field, but they MUST pressure Ben and force turnovers to have a chance.

I think our offense can be just fine, but don't underestimate the Steelers defense. In games that mattered over the last seven weeks, they have played at a high level. They didn't care against Cleveland.
white1
white1

Posts : 3751
Join date : 2015-04-08
Age : 53
Location : Atlanta

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by JEGnj Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:36 pm

Fin's getting ZERO respect. Everyone has Steelers and Pats playing in the conference game.
JEGnj
JEGnj

Posts : 1347
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 52

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by JMP Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:11 pm

white1 wrote:Agree with what you guys have said.  Our defense is going to be challenged to find a way with all the backups we have on the field, but they MUST pressure Ben and force turnovers to have a chance.

I think our offense can be just fine, but don't underestimate the Steelers defense.  In games that mattered over the last seven weeks, they have played at a high level.  They didn't care against Cleveland.

Yeah, the Steelers D is actually better than people think, at least statistically: #10 overall in fewest points allowed per game at 20.4. 

I do think the two teams match up better than the analysts seem to think, but I just find it difficult to imagine us being in this game very long with Matt Moore and a patchwork defense.  In the playoffs, the better teams tend to rise to the occasion - and I think the Steelers are the better team in this case.  But - big plays and turnovers are the great equalizer...unlikely, but maybe we can steal one here with some timely game-changing plays.

JMP
Admin

Posts : 17321
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 51

https://dolfancave.forumotion.com

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by JMP Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:16 pm

JEGnj wrote:Fin's getting ZERO respect. Everyone has Steelers and Pats playing in the conference game.

The Phins won't get respect till they earn it.  They have beaten just one team with a winning record all season, and this is their first playoff appearance since 2008.  Respect doesn't come overnight.  Beat Piitsburgh in Pittsburgh, and it's a start.  

And...Chiefs vs. Patriots in the AFC Championship game - book it.

JMP
Admin

Posts : 17321
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 51

https://dolfancave.forumotion.com

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by rightchea Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:22 pm

Let just hope that Howard is up to the challenge to do what Maxwell did against Brown. IMO, he not great or nor will he ever be.

rightchea

Posts : 2682
Join date : 2015-04-28
Age : 38

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by Degarmo Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:53 pm

I see no chance in this game at all.

If it ends up that way, I'm still very happy with this season as a first step.

Degarmo

Posts : 2698
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 55

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by Birdmond Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:44 am

If Miami's D comes through Vance Joseph should have a head coaching job before the end of the 4th quarter. Talk about a challenge.

Birdmond

Posts : 1001
Join date : 2015-04-08

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by rightchea Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:51 am

Birdmond wrote:If Miami's D comes through Vance Joseph should have a head coaching job before the end of the 4th quarter.  Talk about a challenge.    

I agree. Denver needs someone that can bring a spark to the team and if Joseph pulls off an upset against Pitt's offense, he the new head coach in Denver.

rightchea

Posts : 2682
Join date : 2015-04-28
Age : 38

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by JMP Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:04 am

I don't see how Joseph gets a promotion after the way the Miami defense played this season.

29th in yards/game
18th in total points and points per game
23rd in yards per play
30th in rushing yards allowed
Last in rushing yards per attempt

Yes, the D was great on 3rd downs and got a decent amount of INTs...but that's about it.

Again, maybe he wows teams during the interview process...but judging by the performance of the Dolphin defense, I'd say he deserves to be fired more than he deserves a head coaching job!

JMP
Admin

Posts : 17321
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 51

https://dolfancave.forumotion.com

Back to top Go down

Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers Empty Re: Sunday at 1:05 PM ET Dolphins at Steelers

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum