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Exactly how big is this week 4 game?

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Dolphins1Beatles, Oct 3, 2010.

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  1. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

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    It's hard to think of an October game as that meaningful. After all, the Dolphins went 2-4 to start in 2008 and finished 11-5, with a much easier schedule, but still.

    However, I guess the fact that this is a home game in the division in primetime again. Losing back to back home divisional games in front of millions of people going into the bye week could be a killer.

    A win is crucial for more than just staying in 1st place with the Jets, it can show that this team can bounce back from a loss that was so close to a win, and get an actual win a week later. It's also a big game against an elite team. We've tended to lose these games the past 2 years. 2009: Chargers, Saints, Colts, Steelers, Texans, Titans. 2008: Patriots the 2nd time, Ravens. So far in 2010 they were able to take out the Vikings, a game we probably would have lost last year. They were hurting, so beating the Patriots could signal that the Dolphins can finally beat the best in a crucial situation.

    Also, the rest of the NFL is very muddled. Chiefs and Bears are the only undefeated teams(after tonight maybe only KC), and big playoff teams like the Colts, Chargers and Bengals are 2-2. Would be nice for the Dolphins to move above all those teams.

    Everyone would take 3-1 going into the bye & coming out rested with momentum on the road in GB, which suddenly doesn't look too intimidating. If the Lions could come within 2 points, the Dolphins could win it. But it's amazing how big one game is. A loss would be 2-2, 0-2 in the division, 1-2 in the AFC & an extra week of feeling like crap. By the way, can you believe that after tomorrow 4 games will have been played already???
     
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  2. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    Bigger than Andy Reid's waist.
     
  3. jpep13

    jpep13 Coach Of The Year Club Member

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    Considering it is another division game in Miami. Monday night. And the freaking Jets are in 1st place 3-0 in the division. If we go 2-2 still we would be chasing 2 teams. Need this win. The Jets are getting better and better unreal.
     
  4. BlameItOnTheHenne

    BlameItOnTheHenne Taking a poop

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    This | | big.
     
  5. MikeHoncho

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    THIS big!
     
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  6. DePhinistr8

    DePhinistr8 Season Ticket Holder

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    While big, it's not the end of the world if we don't win. There is still plenty of season, and I really think our 'phins are going to look really dangerous from week 7+ on. I don't know why I get that sense...I just do.

    A loss, would suck..but we can bounce back.

    A win, I think would be huge...for confidence and momentum heading into the bye.
     
  7. pennphinfan

    pennphinfan Stelin Canez Arcade Scorz

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    depends on how you view it, for the division its a pretty meaningful game. if we lose this game it will be tough to have an overall winning division record by seasons end, but with so much parity in the AFC right now, it doesn't mean nearly as much playoff wise.

    Current AFC Division Leaders:
    NYJ: 3-1
    Ravens: 3-1
    Texans: 3-1
    Chiefs: 3-0

    Then you look at all the rest, and there is 1 team at 3-1, 5 at 2-2 and both NE and us at 2-1. So even if we lose we're in a group of a whole heckuva lot of teams at 2-2 with only 2 others teams ahead of us for a 'wildcard' spot
    it's ridiculous to be thinking in terms of wildcard spots right now with only 3.5 weeks completed, but it just goes to show that at 2-2 we would certainly not be down and out by any means.

    that said, I really hope we win this bc it will give our team a big confidence boost to go into the bye at 3-1 with some tough games ahead
     
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  8. Tin Indian

    Tin Indian Rockin' The Bottom End Club Member

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    Anytime it's a division game, it's a BIG GAME. We really need to win this so we can keep pace with the Jets. It is not a must win game, but one we really need and one that would give us some respect.
     
  9. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    It's pretty big. We win and we're 3-1 going into the bye with a 2-1 divisional record and feeling good. We lose, we're 2-2 and 1-2 in the division and losing back to back home games against the division in primetime. That would not feel good at all.
     
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  10. The G Man

    The G Man Git 'r doooonnne!!!

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    In a word...

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    HUGE!
     
  11. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I think the losing of 2 primetime nite games heading into the bye could be very damaging to the season on many level's..Heat season starting, cane's comin on, dont think you'll see another sellout at home if we lose, and that's damaging to a franchise...
     
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  12. Fin-Omenal

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    No sugar coating here.....its a must win tommorow.
     
  13. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    I agree with you man, this is a must win game for the Dolphins.
     
  14. Pandarilla

    Pandarilla Purist Emeritus

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    1/16...

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    ...f.feed the wolf...
     
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  15. adamprez2003

    adamprez2003 Senior Member

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    love the pickles on top of the burger :lol:
     
  16. AdamC13

    AdamC13 Well-Known Member

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    Outside of a playoff game, as big as it gets.
     
  17. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    It's a big game for our players, but our fan's but cheek's are so tight, that if you stuck a piece of coal up their ***, it would come out a diamond. {or something like that}
     
  18. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    I think the Big Fella can finish it.

    As for the Game, as close to a must win in Gm #4 as imaginable.

    But there are 12 more to go, I'd just hate to see the forum chew on a loss for the two week bye..that would be a huge suck.
     
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  19. Makados10

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    Must win.

    We have a brutal next few games after the bye week.

    If we can't beat back-to-back divisional opponents at primetime at home, we aren't a playoff team.
     
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  20. Darrelle Revis

    Darrelle Revis I BELIEVE!

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    +1.
     
  21. Darrelle Revis

    Darrelle Revis I BELIEVE!

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    I can't believe I'm saying this, but I will be rooting for a Miami win tomorrow. I don't think much of the Pats' one-dimensional offense and we all know how bad their defense is. The Dolphins next couple of games is unbelievable. Hopefully it's a good game, though.
     
  22. Bigwill

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    This game is a very important for the fish after the game last week this should be a great game as long as that kicker can move a little quicker, enjoy the game. Go Dolphins Go
     
  23. frags

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    As big as it gets for me living up here...for our team I think it is just as big due to the sentiments some have expressed: division rival and keeping pace with the top of the division. Down the stretch when you are looking for who takes the division or who gets a wild card, early games such as this set the tempo and oftentimes decide who goes...we need this win bad imo and lastly, not to nitpick but a loss would be 1-2 in the division as we did beat buffalo week 1.
     
  24. Darrelle Revis

    Darrelle Revis I BELIEVE!

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    Jets are # in the AFC regardless of the outcome tomorrow. I love it.
     
  25. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent Fighter of the Nightman

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    Isn't this statement why the term "Same old Jets" exists?
     
  26. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    They were last yr at this time too..:D
     
  27. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

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    OH by the way, I know I said the Dolphins would be 0-2 in the division with a loss. I just expect the Bills to get swept by every team in the division, which cancels them out haha. They still count for AFC record though, so they're good for something.

    I think it's big cause we should beat the Patriots at home. Dolphins have done it plenty of times. They did with worse teams vs. the Patriots in their super bowl days a few years ago. The current Dolphins have proved they can hang with any team, but they need to prove they can beat them consistently. They started with the Vikings on the road, and I know they've split with the Patriots the past 2 years, but it's still a big win regardless. 2 wins over "elite" teams in 3 weeks is huge for the psyche.

    By the way, it's official, the Kansas City Chiefs are the last remaining undefeated team and week 4 isn't even over yet. 1972 Dolphins are shaking in their boots! (Imagine if the Chiefs do it...I'll hate that I typed this.)
     
  28. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent Fighter of the Nightman

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    Damn, who would of ever thought KC would be undefeated by the end of the first month...

    This season is weird as hell in terms of w/l. This season is totally up for grabs for any team to win a SB.
     
  29. padre31

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    Bro, KC has the Colts upcoming, do you think Cassel's 80 yd passing days will be good enough to win?

    Crazy season so far.
     
  30. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

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    Hell no, I'd be shocked if KC won. Especially since the Colts just lost to the Jaguars and are 0-2 in the division which puts them in last place. They are going to be PISSED.
     
  31. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Team that loses in the Super Bowl typically has a hangover season the next yr and that looks like what the Colts are going through.

    But KC?

    Naahh...:wink2:
     
  32. Layfield

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    I dont think it has huge playoff implications as there are still 12 games left lol. I think its huge in showing how far the dolphins have come. If we can beat the patriots by 7 or more I would be ecstatic at simply the thought of our level of talent and still remaining potential.
     
  33. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    Given whats coming down the pipe after this game, i'd say we need to win this game. I said before the season if Miami can go 3-3 in our first 6 games, we're going to be alright. Now starting off at 2-0 makes that pretty reasonable, but these next 3 games are very crucial to our schedule.
     
  34. Steven-O

    Steven-O F*** the JETS!!

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    I looked at the schedule before the season started and figured i would be happy with 5-3 first 8 games. going into the bye week 3-1 is a very great chance for that or even better.

    When you look at 08 when we started 2-4, luckily finishing 9-1 to finish the playoffs, then last year we started 0-3. its just really tough to get out of those holes. being 2-2 is much better than being under .500, but we need this huge win to not put ourselves in position to be in a hole again and it will also give confidence to go into the bye week for a tough road game. If they win this game we as dolphins fans honestly cant complain about starting this schedule with 2 road games then 2 homes games against the pats and jets 3-1. god i hope they play to their potential!!!!
     
  35. Califin

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    Last weeks drivers seat, to now having to beat the Patriots merely to keep pace?
    Tonights game is hugely pivotal.
    Winning erases last weeks emotional loss, puts us back on track with a new head of steam, re-energized, and confident entering the bye.
    Losing only compounds the Jets loss, boots us into the bye week on a two game losing skid, rife with unsettled emotions, and on the brink of an untimely tailspin.
    Make no mistake, tonights game is paramount to our season. We need momentum, and a s}{i+load of confidence out of the bye, to carry us into our toughest stretch.
     
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  36. BlameItOnTheHenne

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    The Colts are pretty much a machine year in and year out...I still think they win 12 games again somehow.
     
  37. ASUFinFan

    ASUFinFan Uh huh

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    I think this team can blast the patriots! Bring the heat Miami! Huge game..."Hopefully all the friends are there on Monday Night"!!!
     
  38. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    all true...scary...only way I see us winning this game is if Sean Smith step's up and becomes the player of the game, if he can become the answer to the athletic tight end, we can win.

    I need to see Henne manipulate defenders with body movement, pump and shoulder fake's, and some better foot work to get his feet set, and be able to execute these tangible's while making his read's.....These are the things that Sanchez is doing very well right now that I don't see in Henne yet, Sanchez is playing with quick tempo while he's manipulating defender's...

    Iam just worried as hell man...

    I could go from all fan, to becoming all Personell for 2011 after this game.
     
  39. Desides

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    We shut Dustin Keller down last night after we made halftime adjustments. If we have problems again, I’d like to see the adjustments come more quickly. And as for Sean Smith, I’d rather see him help Jason Allen out with Randy Moss. Vontae and Dansby can handle Welker.

    I see a high scoring game where we pull out a win.
     
  40. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    To me it is must win, they lose they are 2-2, with 2 very very hard road games coming up...I expect bad things if they lose......
     

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