Pats vs Dolphins, Week 14, 2018

[chevss454]

Pats at Dolphins history doesn't count in this game. BB has the team focused & tough enough to win this one. 4-15 in Miami during December means nothing this year. IBIT.


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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (9-3) vs. MIAMI DOLPHINS (6-6)
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Hard Rock Stadium (64,767)
The New England Patriots secured the franchise's 33rd winning season since 1970 after improving to 9-3 with a 24-10 win over Minnesota last week. Only Pittsburgh (35) has more winning seasons since the 1970 merger. The Patriots also earned their 18th straight winning season, the most since the 1970 merger, and the second-most all-time to the Dallas Cowboys (20).
For the second straight season, the Patriots will close out the regular season with the same four opponents at the same venues with games at Miami (Sunday) and at Pittsburgh (Dec. 16) followed by two consecutive home games against AFC East opponents with games against the Bills on Dec. 23 and the Jets on Dec. 30.

POSTSEASON PROWESS


If the New England Patriots defeat the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, they will clinch their 10th straight AFC East title and become the first franchise in NFL history to earn a playoff berth in 10 consecutive seasons. New England enters this week tied with the Dallas Cowboys (1975-83) and the Indianapolis Colts (2002- 10) as the only teams to play in the postseason for nine straight seasons.


IF THE PATRIOTS WIN...

• The Patriots will clinch the 2018 AFC East title, extending their own NFL record to 10-straight division titles (2009-18). It will be the team's 18th division title since Robert Kraft purchased the team in 1994.

TALE OF THE TAPE


<table class="d3-o-table d3-o-table--row-striping d3-o-table--detailed"><caption class="d3-o-table__caption"> Table Extended </caption> <thead> <tr> <th class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large" aria-label="value" scope="col">2018 Regular Season</th> <th class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large" aria-label="value" scope="col">New England</th> <th class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large" aria-label="value" scope="col">Miami</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Record </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 9-3 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 6-6 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Divisional Standings </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 1st </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 2nd </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Yards Gained </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 4,741 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 3,625 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Ofense (Rank) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 395.1 (7) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 302.1 (29) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Rush Offense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 121.7 (11) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 102.7 (24) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Pass Offense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 273.4 (9) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 199.4 (28) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Points Per Game </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 27.6 (7) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 20.3 (25) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Yards Allowed </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 4,430 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 4,793 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Defense (Rank) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 369.2 (22) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 399.4 (29) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Rush Defense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 106.7 (13) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 144.7 (30) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Pass Defense </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 262.5 (24) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 254.8 (21) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Points Allowed/Game </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 21.6 (9T) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 25.0 (20) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Possession Avg. </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 30:26 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 28:12 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 16/111 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 31/247 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Sacks Made/Yards </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 19/147 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 20/142 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Total Touchdowns Scored </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 38 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 28 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Penalties Against/Yards </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 65/529 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 79/718 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Punts/Avg. </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 46/45.8 </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> 64/45.5 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> Turnover Differential </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> +6 (10T) </td> <td class="d3-o-table-item--optional-large"> +8 (7T) </td></tr></tbody></table>

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BROADCAST INFORMATION


TELEVISION: This week’s game will be broadcast by CBS and can be seen locally on WBZ-TV Channel 4. Ian Eagle will handle play-by-play duties with Dan Fouts as the color analyst. Even Washburn will work from the sidelines. The game will be produced by Mark Wolff and directed by Bob Fishman.
LOCAL RADIO: 98.5 The Sports Hub is the flagship station for the Patriots Radio Network. A complete listing of the network’s 41 stations can be found here. Play-by-play broadcaster Bob Socci will call the action along with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak, who will provide color analysis. The games are produced by Marc Cappello.

 

[chevss454]

Patriots at Dolphins — Pete Morelli's crew

 

[bideau]

All players were present during the media portion of practice.

 

[TommyD420]

Patriots at Dolphins — Pete Morelli's crew

Pete Morelli, Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts.

Shaping up to be a long afternoon.

Also look at those stats chevss posted. Miami might be the worst 6-6 team ever on an NFL field.

 

[O.Z.O.]

This is a must win game. A victory here could set up for winning out. We know the Steelers are going to shit themselves, a win here, a win in Yinzerville next week and the season ends with the JETE and the Bills at home.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

Pete Morelli, Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts.

Shaping up to be a long afternoon.

Also look at those stats chevss posted. Miami might be the worst 6-6 team ever on an NFL field.

That’s what I was thinking.

How in Gods name did they manage to get to 6-6?

 

[chevss454]

Pete Morelli, Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts.

Shaping up to be a long afternoon.

Also look at those stats chevss posted. Miami might be the worst 6-6 team ever on an NFL field.

Turnover differential. Plus they beat the Jets twice, the Raiders and the Bills.


:shrug_n:

 

[bideau]

Turnover differential. Plus they beat the Jets twice, the Raiders and the Bills.


:shrug_n:

The Fins are 4-3 vs. sub .500 teams, 2-3 vs .500 or above.

The Pats are 3-2 vs. sub .500 teams, 6-1 vs. .500 or above.

 

[grog]

I worry about this game. Brady goes south, feels the warm weather, and thinks about laying on a beach with Giselle instead of playing football.

 

[BostonTim]

I worry about this game. Brady goes south, feels the warm weather, and thinks about laying on a beach with Giselle instead of playing football.

Wouldn't you?


I always worry about Miami but for whatever reason, I seem to feel pretty good about it this week.

Cheers

 

[TommyD420]

I fucking hate this team.

 

[chevss454]

I worry about this game. Brady goes south, feels the warm weather, and thinks about laying on a beach with Giselle instead of playing football.

This is one game I'm not worried about at all.

 

[Hogfarmer]

I fucking hate this team.

Me too, but you could always start rooting for the chiefs.

 

[BostonTim]

I fucking hate this team.

I think I heard that somewhere.

Cheers,

 

[fulltilt]

i worry about this game. Brady goes south, feels the warm weather, and thinks about laying on a beach playing with giselle instead of playing football.

fyp

 

[chevss454]

Miami is giving up 144 rushing yds/game & 5 ypc.
Looks like the Pats will call lots of running plays Sunday.

 

[bideau]

Miami is giving up 144 rushing yds/game & 5 ypc.
Looks like the Pats will call lots of running plays Sunday.

The Pats rushed for 175 in back in week 4 with Michel getting 112. Can't see that changing much. Miami will likely be without Xavien Rhodes, so Gordon could have a big day as well.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

Run, run, run, play action Gordon, repeat.

And keep working the FB!

 

[grog]

Miami is giving up 144 rushing yds/game & 5 ypc.
Looks like the Pats will call lots of running plays Sunday.

Good stat!

 

[AkPatsFan]

Pete Morelli, Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts.

Shaping up to be a long afternoon.

Also look at those stats chevss posted. Miami might be the worst 6-6 team ever on an NFL field.

JFC, not them again? Are they like assigned to cover the Pats or something?

Luckily they are not showing the game up here next Sunday so I get to watch it at the local alehouse (9am) where the volume is nil.