Dolphins Gear Up And Head For New England

The Dolphins head to New England today to play the Patriots. After coming off and embarrassing loss to the Cardinals, it doesn't look good at all for the Dolphins to win this week.

Everything about the Patriots offense works. When Tom Brady was injured, Matt Cassel jumped right in and played great. Their offense is a well-oiled machine. Even without Brady, they still have it all going for them.

There are only a few ways the Dolphins can win. If they pressure Randy Moss like the Jets did last week. Another big key is force Cassel to think quick which will make him confused.

For the Patriots, all they have to do is run the offense like normal. On Defense they need to focus on stopping the run. If they can hold Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams to less than 50 yards each, it will be even easier to win. All Cassel has to do is play like he has so far, and it will be a breeze.

My key to the game is Miami's Running Backs against the Patriot's Run Defense. If Miami can keep pounding the ball and get a lot of yards against the Patriots, the passing game can open up for Chad Pennington. When Pennington is comfortable, he can do really well. If he sees that the running game is working, he won't have to worry about only being able to pass the ball. Miami just needs to put the right tailback in at the right time. Ricky Williams is a very fast and agile runner, where as Ronnie Brown is more of a bruiser, but is still pretty quick. If they are each used at the right time, then they will work wonders. Williams and Brown have done OK so far, but nothing very impressive. Look for the Dolphin's to put Williams in for most of the running, but to put Brown in for a lot of the short-yardage plays.

I really think Miami can win this one. If they can run the ball really well, and hold the Patriots to minimal points, I think they have a chance.

With a lot of luck I really believe Miami can win.

We'll see how it all plays out.