Jets @ Dolphins (+3, 36.5)
The the Dolphins always present tough games to predict because there is no way to know how well any defense can defend the wildcat. Thus far this season, the Dolphins have the best rushing team with 183per/g and number one against the run at 61per/g. Unfortunately, Miami’s pass offense and defense are on the opposite spectrum and effectively the bottom feeders in the league. However, is it a bit misleading since Pennington went down and they played the red hot Peyton Manning and Philip Rivers pass happy offense.
The Jets on the other hand rush the ball pretty well, 7th in the league, but similarly struggle with their pass offense resulting in the bottom 3rd of the league. Even though the Jets have a strong defense and do not give up many points, they are 13th against the run and probably the most notable stat in this game.
Do the Jets load up the box and force Henne to beat them? I would think that is the basic game plan?
People think Denver is overrated but I think the media and league thinks too much of the Jets at this point. Even when defenses know the wildcat is coming it is still tough to defend and I think it may present problems for Jets and Miami will be able to move the ball here and there.
The Jets offense does not impress me as much as Miami’s defense given their schedule thus far. A game of field position, plus do not forget what it is like to play in the heat of Miami.
Niko’s Play
16-13 game, edge to Miami at home. Picking a side I have little confidence either way.
Under 36.5 – 200 Point Play
2 responses so far ↓
OMAR // October 13, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Good call.
That was one of the best games of the season so far.
Nik Scalise // October 13, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I think Henne is now the real deal so they can throw the ball instead of run, run, run