Like the under a lot as long as Tannehill & Bryce Brown don't turn it over.
With FJax and Spiller out, Bills should have lots of problems moving the ball consistently vs a strong MIA run defense and with Grimes shadowing Watkins, there aren't many good receiving options left. And as limited as Orton is, both being immobile and not having a strong arm, he knows his limitations and plays accordingly, taking the short targets and making sure that he doesn't turn the ball over, trusting his special teams & defense to win the field position battle.
MIA without Moreno and with Miller being a non-factor due to his injury (esp. on a short week), should be without any real running game after losing their best offensive lineman (Albert) and having to shift around their whole o-line. Plus the short week doesn't help because they will have little time to practice in that formation, which should just make the loss of talent hurt even more. Add in a strong run defense and one of the best pass rushing units (plus Tannehill having shoulder problems), both teams should have a tough time moving the ball and an even tougher time running successfully, which usually hurts even more in the redzone, even more so because both teams don't have many tall, physical receiving options for the redzone.
Plus few long passes and playcalling focused on running/short passes/not turning the ball over usually means lots of punts and/or time consuming drives.
Just my 2 cents, best of luck to you united and great job this year handicapping the NFL.
Also your threads always remain drama-free, probably because (for years) you always stayed humble, no matter if you went on a hot streak or lost a few bets. Always great to read your input on games (no matter if it's NFL or college sports), your threads and posts are always very much appreciated
With FJax and Spiller out, Bills should have lots of problems moving the ball consistently vs a strong MIA run defense and with Grimes shadowing Watkins, there aren't many good receiving options left. And as limited as Orton is, both being immobile and not having a strong arm, he knows his limitations and plays accordingly, taking the short targets and making sure that he doesn't turn the ball over, trusting his special teams & defense to win the field position battle.
MIA without Moreno and with Miller being a non-factor due to his injury (esp. on a short week), should be without any real running game after losing their best offensive lineman (Albert) and having to shift around their whole o-line. Plus the short week doesn't help because they will have little time to practice in that formation, which should just make the loss of talent hurt even more. Add in a strong run defense and one of the best pass rushing units (plus Tannehill having shoulder problems), both teams should have a tough time moving the ball and an even tougher time running successfully, which usually hurts even more in the redzone, even more so because both teams don't have many tall, physical receiving options for the redzone.
Plus few long passes and playcalling focused on running/short passes/not turning the ball over usually means lots of punts and/or time consuming drives.
Just my 2 cents, best of luck to you united and great job this year handicapping the NFL.
Also your threads always remain drama-free, probably because (for years) you always stayed humble, no matter if you went on a hot streak or lost a few bets. Always great to read your input on games (no matter if it's NFL or college sports), your threads and posts are always very much appreciated
I was about to ask you that if the Bears down to -1 at most books worry you st all?
Also the Gbay line down to -4, wow.......
U I think you might be right it could be a very crazy day. I like a lot of games and that usually spells disaster. BOL today
