Dolphins Patriots Odds
Written September 21, 2008 by Jack Jones
Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots is a game that will gauge the power of each squad. The Patriots are operating with Matt Cassell at QB in place of All-Pro Tom Brady. The Dolphins are breaking in their new people on both sides of the ball. Miami head coach is also learning on the job as a rookie coach. The Patriots are looking to go 3-0 heading into the bye week with the rest of the division playing catch up when they come back. The Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots NFL betting odds is New England Patriots -12.
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Miami QB Chad Pennington is getting to know his players and system around him in rapid fashion. Facing a still solid New England defense will do Pennington and the Miami offense no favors. Already limited with a sub-par receiving core and a weak-armed QB in Pennington, the Dolphins, have been disappointed with RB’s Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown. The big problem for Miami has been their weak wideouts. Miami’s best option is TE Anthony Fasano who is only above-average at best. New England is still very well-scholled on defense and Miami could have trouble finding the end zone in this one. The Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots NFL betting odds OVER\UNDER is 36.5 points.
New England has a tight running attack that will look to challenge a Miami defense that is improved against the run. The real problem for the Dolphins has been a lack of talent in the secondary. Miami has major issues with covering Randy Moss and Patriots QB Matt Cassel has nice touch on his intermediate throws. Look for Miami to try and blitz the green QB early and often in an effort to force him into mistakes. The Pats have a trio of talented RB’s that will play a big role in scoring in this game. If Cassell struggles he still will have a safety net of skilled players around him.
Are the Dolphins ready for the AFC champs after getting smacked around last week by Arizona? Can New England make it 21 consecutive regular season wins? Miami is treating this game as life or death situation so expect a 100% effort from Tony Sparano\Bill Parcells team.