NFL Week 7 Predictions: Projecting Stats for Tim Tebow vs Miami Dolphins

Well, Broncos fans, this is it, a real start for Tim Tebow in the NFL.

Sure, the final three games of 2010 were as well, but being that it's only Week 7, all hope is not lost in Denver now that there's a QB change.

A win here gives hope to the future—no matter how bleak it still may appear—but a loss is really demoralizing, since this is basically a home game for Denver.

Yeah, it may be across the country in South Florida, but Tebow is a god in Florida, and the fans will be rooting for him more than anything. (If only they had a fast-forward button when Denver is on defense).

And Tebow's first legitimate NFL start comes at the right time, because luckily for Denver, they still have four divisional games left, so there's still a lot of time for improvement in gaining some ground—even if they don't come close to the postseason.

In other words, the season can still end on a feel-good note.

But it all begins and ends with Tim Tebow in this game.

Currently, the Miami Dolphins have the 29th- and 12th-ranked pass and rush defenses, respectively.

On the flip-side, the Broncos rank 27th and 22nd in pass and rush offense, respectively.

So it's obvious that something has to give, because the Dolphins rush defense is only that high because there's no point in running the ball against them when you can rack up yards and points through the air.

Not to mention that gives you a significant advantage against them, since their offense now has to rely on Matt Moore under center.

Getting back to Tebow, he's going to be used every which way this week for Denver to get the win.

Sure, he'll drop back and be tested to make pocket reads while feeling the rush, however, there will also be designed run plays; maybe an option here or there and possibly even a reverse pass where he tosses the rock out to RB Willis McGahee, who then hands it back to a receiver (let's say Eric Decker).

While that's happening, Tebow carries out the so-called fake, then takes off down field while Decker aims for him deep.

The odds are against it, but the way this season has gone—and most likely will continue to go—in a game like this against a team like Miami, why not take a shot?

In any event, Tebow should have a pretty solid outing since practically the entire stadium will have his back. And don't be surprised if coach John Fox has him come out firing to send a message.

By game's end, Tim should finish around 15-of-25 for 175 yards, one touchdown and one pick in passing.

As for rushing, he's Denver's second-best threat, so count on about 12 carries for 50 yards and one TD (seven of the carries being called plays).

All together, 225 total yards, two TDs, one pick and maybe one catch on trick play...if we're fortunate enough. Make it happen John Fox.

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