Miami Dolphins Vs Steelers Monday Night Pregame thread

[bigben]

That was off a last minute desperation back in forth tossing the football around which made it almost an incredible play. But yeah he just barely stepped out. That man had skills there was no denying that.

Brown was unbelievable to watch, sad to look at what his life looks like now.

 

[bigben]

Do not go to sleep on the Dolphins. No one is expecting anything from them so they will be loose and focused.
After a horrible start you have to give them credit for not tanking and continuing to fight.
This is a typical Tomlin scenario where they win a big game the previous week and have a letdown the following week.
Fins have solid running game and Steelers are one of the worst stopping the run.
Pay attention to Aaron’s blind side with the fourth string left tackle now your starter. Could be a big problem.
Dolphins will double up on Metcalf and force the rest of the horrible WRs to beat them.
Steelers should rely heavily on the running game this week, something they’ve seemed to abandon lately.
Where the hell is the rookie RB Caleb Johnson?
Where is Roman Wilson?
Why are they neglecting Muth?
Be careful guys. I absolutely do not trust this Tomlin led team.

With Jones, Anderson and Washington injured, Steelers cannot run the ball out of the Jumbo.
These injuries seem like the death blow to an already struggling run game.
I am struggling to see how we stop Achane. He has been consistently great this season, His whole career really.
He is most of the offense, stop him we win.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Steelers rarely lose on Monday nights.
Dolphins rarely win when the temp is below freezing. It’s gonna be in the teens with the wind chill around 0.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Steelers rarely lose on Monday nights.
Dolphins rarely win when the temp is below freezing. It’s gonna be in the teens with the wind chill around 0.

damn this whole time i thought the game was in Miami. burgundy sets me straint.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

damn this whole time i thought the game was in Miami. burgundy sets me straint.

No problem, it's part of my job here. That's why I get the big money.

 

[Aussie_Steeler]

Well we are 1-10 all time without Watt or something, but the Tomlin apologist will say, "well you can't expect him to win with back up LOLB" Like they say he shouldn't be expected to win a playoff game because of his QB's.

Apart from the 2023 Buffalo playoff game, this will be the first time Watt has missed a game since Herbig emerged (and even the 2023 playoff was Herbig's rookie year). Highsmith/2025 Herbig would have to be the best OLB pairing the Steelers have had when Watt has been out, so hopefully that translates into an improvement in the Wattless record.

 

[Punxsutawney]

Apart from the 2023 Buffalo playoff game, this will be the first time Watt has missed a game since Herbig emerged (and even the 2023 playoff was Herbig's rookie year). Highsmith/2025 Herbig would have to be the best OLB pairing the Steelers have had when Watt has been out, so hopefully that translates into an improvement in the Wattless record.

Yeah, the drop-off isn't what it has been in
year's past with Watt seeming to have lost a step and Herbig emerging as he has.

Sawyer also provides additional depth they haven't had in prior years, especially when it comes to holding the edge against the run.

If any positive comes from losing Watt, it's that we should get a better idea of Herbig's ceiling and what they might have in Sawyer.

 

[madinsomniac]

Ugh... if you wanna get depressed, look at Fridays injury report

Friday, December 12
No. 4 WR DK Metcalf (Abdomen) - Full
No. 6 LB Patrick Queen (Hip) - Full
No. 8 QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) - Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowronek (Hand) - Limited
No. 19 WR Calvin Austin III (Calf) - Limited
No. 29 S Kyle Dugger (Hand) - Full
No. 42 CB James Pierre (Calf) - DNP
No. 50 LB Malik Harrison (Concussion) - Limited
No. 71 OL Andrus Peat (Concussion) - DNP
No. 80 TE Darnell Washington (Concussion) - Limited
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (Lung) - DNP
No. 94 DL Yahya Black (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 95 DT Keeanu Benton (Ankle) - Limited
No. 97 DT Cameron Heyward (Knee) - DNP
No. 99 DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) - DNP


They also just put Calvin Anderson on IR, along with Broderick Jones... so tackle is razor thin..

 

[Litos]

Ugh... if you wanna get depressed, look at Fridays injury report

Friday, December 12
No. 4 WR DK Metcalf (Abdomen) - Full
No. 6 LB Patrick Queen (Hip) - Full
No. 8 QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) - Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowronek (Hand) - Limited
No. 19 WR Calvin Austin III (Calf) - Limited
No. 29 S Kyle Dugger (Hand) - Full
No. 42 CB James Pierre (Calf) - DNP
No. 50 LB Malik Harrison (Concussion) - Limited
No. 71 OL Andrus Peat (Concussion) - DNP
No. 80 TE Darnell Washington (Concussion) - Limited
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (Lung) - DNP
No. 94 DL Yahya Black (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 95 DT Keeanu Benton (Ankle) - Limited
No. 97 DT Cameron Heyward (Knee) - DNP
No. 99 DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) - DNP


They also just put Calvin Anderson on IR, along with Broderick Jones... so tackle is razor thin..

Skeleton crew at OL and DL

 

[Drink IRON City]

damn this whole time i thought the game was in Miami. burgundy sets me straint.

I been near that, recently on a Tuesday I thought it was Thursday night football. Wrote the Prediction Thread as so and many pointed that out to me…………….. EDIT the change, but the real was there.

Life is designed to smile and sometimes that smile has to be at yourself. I’ll smile with yaz.!




Salute the nation

 

[Drink IRON City]

damn this whole time i thought the game was in Miami. burgundy sets me straint.

Burgundy has a way of setting us straight, he’s good at that (don’t tell him though as it will go to his head)

No problem, it's part of my job here. That's why I get the big money.

Tomlinesqe sort of way…………..


Salute the nation

 

[madinsomniac]

Lol maybe the Karma from a 34 year home winning streak has finally caught up with them and they are destined to lose to a mediocre at best team... or maybe dylan cook finds his potential, Herbig has five sacks, and some practice squad scrub at DL is secretly ab all pro... neither would surprise me that much anymore

 

[Drink IRON City]

Ugh... if you wanna get depressed, look at Fridays injury report

Friday, December 12
No. 4 WR DK Metcalf (Abdomen) - Full
No. 6 LB Patrick Queen (Hip) - Full
No. 8 QB Aaron Rodgers (Left Wrist) - Full
No. 15 WR Ben Skowronek (Hand) - Limited
No. 19 WR Calvin Austin III (Calf) - Limited
No. 29 S Kyle Dugger (Hand) - Full
No. 42 CB James Pierre (Calf) - DNP
No. 50 LB Malik Harrison (Concussion) - Limited
No. 71 OL Andrus Peat (Concussion) - DNP
No. 80 TE Darnell Washington (Concussion) - Limited
No. 90 LB T.J. Watt (Lung) - DNP
No. 94 DL Yahya Black (Shoulder) - DNP
No. 95 DT Keeanu Benton (Ankle) - Limited
No. 97 DT Cameron Heyward (Knee) - DNP
No. 99 DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) - DNP


They also just put Calvin Anderson on IR, along with Broderick Jones... so tackle is razor thin..

NOT to minimalize, but it’s late in the season and a lot of players are banged up.

Today’s practice will be a better tell-tale as to who is available.

That is a pretty extensive list and Jones to the IR is a little bit of a surprise to me as I didn’t know his was that bad.

Thanks for the list madinsomniac, appreciate yaz.!



Salute the nation

 

[madinsomniac]

NOT to minimalize, but it’s late in the season and a lot of players are banged up.

Today’s practice will be a better tell-tale as to who is available.

That is a pretty extensive list and Jones to the IR is a little bit of a surprise to me as I didn’t know his was that bad.

Thanks for the list madinsomniac, appreciate yaz.!



Salute the nation

IIRC Jones really messed his neck up against the bears... He wasnt expected to be back this year...

 

[Drink IRON City]

IIRC Jones really messed his neck up against the bears... He wasnt expected to be back this year...

Thanks, I kind of lost track of him so thanks for the update.

I feel bad for this kid, was totally miss-used to start off his career as Dan Moore was privatized over Brod.

Then the OL coach and scheme, now the injury.

Hopefully he makes it back and better next season.

Know though that he will be under the same HC next season as well.



Salute the nation

 

[WindyCitySteel]

Also, during their four game win streak, it started with a slumping Bill’s team and then continued with three of the worst teams in the league Jets commanders and Saints. Not necessarily in that order, but you get the gist.

The “slumping Bills” had just blown out Carolina and beaten KC in their previous two games.

This is not an easy game, Miami has weapons to torch this defense.

 

[steel dino]

The “slumping Bills” had just blown out Carolina and beaten KC in their previous two games.

This is not an easy game, Miami has weapons to torch this defense.

You are absolutely correct.
But they lost the two games previously and then Miami afterwards. They were two and three in that five game span and really not playing their best football at the time.
That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.