Updated Injury Report and Predictions

[Jakob]

Dolphins injury report..

 

 

Miami Dolphins

OUT
T Jonathan Martin (illness) did not practice 
C Mike Pouncey (illness) did not practice
DOUBTFUL
CB Dimitri Patterson (groin) was limited
 

PROBABLE
S Chris Clemons (knee/shoulder) practiced in full
LB Dannell Ellerbe (knee) practiced in full
S Reshad Jones (groin) practiced in full
WR Rishard Matthews (back) practiced in full
LB Koa Misi (knee) practiced in full
DL Derrick Shelby (ankle) practiced in full
RB Daniel Thomas (ribs) practiced in full
WR Mike Wallace (hamstring) practiced in full
S Jimmy Wilson (abdomen) practiced in full 

Carolina Panthers

OUT
LB Chase Blackburn (foot) did not practice
TE Ben Hartsock (knee) did not practice
DE Charles Johnson (knee) did not practice
G Chris Scott (knee) did not practice 

PROBABLE
CB Drayton Florence (groin) practiced in full
DE Greg Hardy (knee) practiced in full

 

Also, I wrote this Tuesday, it's just my general feeling about the game...

I see the Dolphins as a tough match up. The Dolphins lost three close games to the Ravens, Bills and Bucs they easily could of won which would have put them at 8-2 and leading the AFC East. I would view this game as a very even match up for the the Panthers but, Rivera has built a roster from top to bottom that can dismantle teams like the Dolphins and work them over from start to finish and the Incognito scandal having the team in turmoil right now doesn't help. We will most likely be without our best pass rusher Charles Johnson, but that is one of the only positions we can afford an injury at right now. Backups Frank Alexander and Mario Addison can both put pressure on the quarterback. We live and die by the pass rush and we all know what the Dolphins offensive line is like right now.

 

The Breakdown 

 

 

Is this a for sure win for the Panthers? No. Do the Panthers have the edge? Yes. The Panthers success this season has come from converting so many third downs this season. With Cams size and athleticism and Mike Tolbert's 255 Pound frame, I see them having a hard time stopping us from converting third downs considering the Dolphins have the 25th ranked rush defense.The 4 headed monster in the backfield will be hard at work Sunday. Tampa held the Dolphins to 2 rushing yards. Yes you read that correctly, TWO yards. that is mostly because Tampa has a top ten rush defense, Carolina on the other hand has a top three rush defense.

 

 

The Dolphins have a lot of of targets in the passing game with Hartline, Wallace, Clay, Gibson and Mathews, weapons like that could be a problem for the Panthers secondary but, our secondary is highly unknown and underrated "The Legion of Whom?" as Jon Gruden said on Monday Night Football. The Dolphins also have a decent backfield with Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas.

 

 

With Incognito and Martin obviously not playing and the chance of Mike Pouncey being out who might need his gallbladder removed. Tannehill is going to get hit hard and often. Tannehill this season has failed to hit his receivers in stride and that could spell trouble with the Dolphins facing a defense that loves to force a quarterback into ill-advised throws and intercepting the ball. When the ball is thrown over 20+ yards Tannehill only completes 23.5% of his passes to Mike Wallace. While he is completeing 40% to the rest of the team. Tannehill Has to bring his A game if he wants to win Sunday.

 

 

On the other side of the ball the Dolphins have the 19th ranked pass defense and the 25th ranked rush defense. The defense is ranked 20th overall giving up 3649 Yards to the Panthers 2940. The Dolphins are also giving up 22.5 Points a game to the Panthers league leading 13.5

 

 

If everything goes at planned Panthers 27 Dolphins 13. if Newton comes out flat and we give up 2+ turnovers 24-17 Dolphins.

 

 

With Pouncey out and a rookie center starting I think Lotulelei tears them up and makes up for Johnson being out.

 

Mike Wallace had a full practice all week but, he was limited today and didn't finish. Someone inside the Dolphins practice said he looked "Slow" so that might be something to watch.

 

[mbarbour21]

I think Keek makes up for the loss of CJ, who is huge for us in the run game. Keek's numbers have dropped with the addition of Star & Short, expect big numbers this week.

My prediction, if you can't tell, Keek has his best game of the season.

[SOJA]

man would help to have a healthy CJ in this game, with the dolphins o-line

[PantherFanOne]

 Brady picked on CB Melvin White Monday night,hope he's gotten over it.

[cbully]

my only concern is that we get 150+ yard minimum with our RBs. These guys are rank 25# on stopping the run! the maybe that late season kick start that is needed. I hope Stew shows up big. It would be huge for him to regain form!

[CARuthless]

everytime i watch the dolphins i see wallace droppin the ball, hope to see more of that tomorrow

[Snake]

They lost games to 3 of the bottom feeders in the NFL this season. The saints held them to 17 points in a blowout. We should win this game.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

 Brady picked on CB Melvin White Monday night,hope he's gotten over it.

 

You make a very good point here.  The biggest thing going with us here is

1.  Panthers Won

2.  As a whole the defense was still able to keep Brady in check for most of the night most of which can be attributed to the pass rush causing problems.

 

The secondary can be exploited but at the end of the day, the QB has to be upright to throw the ball.  Whoever starts for Johnson needs to really step up.  I really look for our front 7 to pressure Tannehill constantly.  Ideally we get a couple of the first possessions with 3rd and long.  If so I think his feet will start to get antsy and stay that way for most of the game.

 

Probably not saying anything you dont already know but if we can establish ourselves early we will dictate the entire game.  If not, then it could be interesting and be a tight contest.

[B.BERSIN]

After reading your post, I'm more than sure that we will win this game. It seems that there are only 2 linemen for little fishes haha

[Argus Plexus]

Panthers win yey another game withon 7 points or less