A Look at the Miami Dolphins' Upcoming Schedule, Part Two

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Here is part two of my 2009-10 Miami Dolphins preview. Once again, I will not bore you with details of the past, but with predictions for the future. That is what you came to read.

So without further ado, let's begin:

Week Five: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins

The Jets are coming off of a disappointing season last year because of a certain prima donna that should be retired and at home right now. They now have a rookie quarterback in Mark Sanchez, and have kept the same depth in the running back position with Leon Washington and Thomas Jones sharing carries.

The key to this game will be Miami's ability to shut down the running game. Jones and Washington are a big reason the Jets did well last year, so if the Dolphins can cut off that part of the Jets offense then they should win the game.

Week Six: Bye

Week 7: New Orleans Saints at Miami Dolphins

The Saints have a great passing attack with quarterback Drew Brees slinging the ball long. Brees almost broke the record for most passing yards in a season last year, so he really knows how to move the ball down the field. Miami's cornerbacks need to step up in Week Seven to contain Brees' high powered passing attack.

New Orleans was one of the top-10 worst teams in passing yards allowed last season, so if Chad Pennington is able to throw over the Saints, then there is a good chance they can win in Week Seven.

Week Eight: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets

The two teams meet up again in New York just three weeks after their last meeting. Look for this game to be much more intense as one of these teams tries to get back at the other for losing the previous game.

The Jets also had the third-worst rushing defense in the NFL last year. So look for Miami to heavily utilize the running game. This game will most likely depend on Miami's run offense and how well the Dolphins can gain yards on the ground.

The biggest key of this part of the season is how well Miami can play against the Jets. If they are able to beat the Jets once, then they can probably beat them again. So, there is a good chance that the Week Five game will determine how the Week Eight game goes as well.

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