Redskins vs. Dolphins predictions
 

It's finally that time again. Let's hear your predictions for week 1!!

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Redskins 24 Dolphins 20

Offense

Campbell 14-25 240yds 2 TD, 1 INT
Cooley 4 Receptions, 77 yds, 2 TD
Portis 20 Carries, 82 yds
Betts 13 Carries, 45 yds, 1TD

Defense

S. Taylor 1 sack
A. Carter 1 sack
L. Fletcher 1 INT
C. Rogers 1 INT

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We will WIN in a close hard fought out game for the home opener. 12TH MAN!!!

SKINS=17
FINS= 13

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skins 24
dolphins 10
our defense is back. and trent green gets kocked the f*** out( from what movie?)

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Hey, thanks for the shout out skinsfan. j/k

Seriously, I don't think this will be close at all. I have a really good feeling about this game. I could see 27-10 easily..or even 30-13.

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SKINS 16
FINS 13

This will be a defensive battle with a turnover deciding the game. Hopefully the young QB can manage the game and not make any costly mistakes.

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skins 42
faggy fins 13

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Redskins 13 Dolphins 10

Offense

I don't think there will be a vast improvement from our pre-season offense. Chris Samuels will struggle against Jason Taylor. There will be constant pressure on Jason Campbell, resulting in at least one fumble or INT. Even with Portis back, our running game will not get back on track against Miami's tough run D. I think we'll probably score on a big pass play to Santana Moss or ARE. Miami's pass D is suspect, but it's going to be hard for JC to step up into the pocket and find someone deep, but I think he will at least once during the game. I think Miami's D will come up with big plays when they need to and push us out of Suisam's range and the red zone, so I figure this to be a low scoring affair.

Defense

Our D is going to be nasty. Miami will have difficulty moving the ball on us. At best, they'll have three good drives. I think we'll get to Green for some sacks, but most likely it will be our DBs: Landry & Springs. I doubt will come up with any INTs, just a number of deflections. Miami will probably score off having good field position.

I hate to say it, but I think we're pretty evenly matched against the fins. This should be a nice defensive battle.

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Skins - 17

Dolphins - 13


Offense still needs a couple more games to jell, so I don't see us scoring too many points. In the end the defense will win this game for us.

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Redskins 13
Dolphins 10

Defensive battle, neither team having much success running the ball. Campbell harassed all day, doesn't get much done through the air. Same thing with Green. The margin of victory comes off a Trent Green interception.

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With the struggles the Dolphins have been facing this season(new coach, quarterback controversy, etc.) it shouldn't even be close. I'm saying 31 - 10 Redskins.

Then again, I was thinking the same thing before the opener last season...

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[quote=theJBexperience;346860]Redskins 13 Dolphins 10

Offense

I don't think there will be a vast improvement from our pre-season offense. Chris Samuels will struggle against Jason Taylor. There will be constant pressure on Jason Campbell, resulting in at least one fumble or INT. Even with Portis back, our running game will not get back on track against Miami's tough run D. I think we'll probably score on a big pass play to Santana Moss or ARE. Miami's pass D is suspect, but it's going to be hard for JC to step up into the pocket and find someone deep, but I think he will at least once during the game. I think Miami's D will come up with big plays when they need to and push us out of Suisam's range and the red zone, so I figure this to be a low scoring affair.

Defense

Our D is going to be nasty. Miami will have difficulty moving the ball on us. At best, they'll have three good drives. I think we'll get to Green for some sacks, but most likely it will be our DBs: Landry & Springs. I doubt will come up with any INTs, just a number of deflections. Miami will probably score off having good field position.

I hate to say it, but I think we're pretty evenly matched against the fins. This should be a nice defensive battle.[/quote]
Glad I scanned through the posts before I put mine down....

Couldn't agree more about the offense. I see a low scoring game with Chris Cooley being the X-factor.

Look for Landry to make some big 3rd down stops. If Washington plays... expect 3-4 tackles in the back field. This defense is going to show up... Trent Green will not beat this defense deep. No completions over 20 yards... on the ground or in the air.

13-10 Skins

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We find a way to get the running game going early. It continues throughout the game helping Jason to hit our receivers deep, and intermediate pass routes. Our "D" plays big all game and we come up with 2 turnovers. We out last the dolphins 21-10. and I'm going to be in attendance...anyone else going and what seats do ya'll have? Id luv to do a little warpath meet up if it is possible

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I'm definitely feeling a close defensive battle.

Offenses: I think both offenses are going to have problems moving the ball, but I'd give the Skins the slight advantage here. The Dolphins are adjusting to a new coach, system and QB. And I definitely give the edge to our OL over theirs. I think they'll really struggle to the run the ball and we have enough between Portis and Betts to keep them honest.

Defenses: The edge here has to go to the Dolphins, though I do expect to see a much improved Redskins D. But until we see it, the Dolphins have the edge.

In the end I see a hard fought battle somewhere along the lines of...

Redskins 17
Dolphins 13

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chris cooley 47 dolphins 0

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Skins 9, 'Phins 6
Defensive battle from the get-go. Neither offense gets going, and it comes down to which kicker can stay accurate.

Spread is 3 points towards the Skins right now. Over/Under around 35. Take the Skins and the Under.

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Skins 10
Phins 7

The skins only TD comes from the D.

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It's pretty obvious it will be a defensive game. Neither offense has gelled yet. I think it comes down to who has the better Defense. And that is MIAMI. I don't like predicting scores or games really. But I predict that Miami wins 24-10

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[QUOTE=Southpaw;346865]With the struggles the Dolphins have been facing this season(new coach, quarterback controversy, etc.) it shouldn't even be close. I'm saying 31 - 10 Redskins.

Then again, I was thinking the same thing before the opener last season...[/QUOTE]

My sentiments exactly. I really dont see why this should even be a contest...but like he said, I thought we'd ROMP Minnesota last and look what happened...I'm not going to make any bold predictions until I see this team play on Sunday...but I'm going in with a awful lot of confidence.

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[QUOTE=hypocritex;346883]It's pretty obvious it will be a defensive game. Neither offense has gelled yet. I think it comes down to who has the better Defense. And that is MIAMI. I don't like predicting scores or games really. But I predict that Miami wins 24-10[/QUOTE]

See I can listen to the argument that Miami has a better defense than us right now...but everyone here says its going to come down to the better defense and I disagree compeltley. The Redskins and Dolphins arent playing the same offense...I think the skins offense, while average at this point is ALOT better than Miami's...litterally every player at every position (maybe save Quarterback due to JC's inexperiance) I think its advantage Washington, and I think our defense against their offense is going to be a asskicking...while our offense against their defense is going to be a really tough contest.... but thats just me. We still really have no way of knowing until Sunday

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[quote=hypocritex;346883]It's pretty obvious it will be a defensive game. Neither offense has gelled yet. I think it comes down to who has the better Defense. And that is MIAMI. I don't like predicting scores or games really. But I predict that Miami wins 24-10[/quote]

Well, ours hasn't gelled for obvious reasons: we haven't lined all of our starters up yet. Your team, however, has question marks across the board.

*How will Green respond after a few good licks, because you know it's coming.

*Cameron has yet to name his staring running back. Although it will probably be Ronnie Brown.

*Outside of Chris Chambers, who's your downfield threat?

*No TE to speak of.

*Your defense is okay, but nothing special. And I don't mean that as an insult, I just don't see them holding us down.

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[quote=hypocritex;346883]It's pretty obvious it will be a defensive game. Neither offense has gelled yet. I think it comes down to who has the better Defense. And that is MIAMI. I don't like predicting scores or games really. But I predict that Miami wins 24-10[/quote]

You have the Dolphins scoring 24 in a defensive game? That leads me to think that you don't really know what good defense is.

I'll say it again. The team that protects the ball and doesn't commit penalties will win the game. Cam Cameron is a strong offensive mind, but like his mentor Norv Turner, he is a little indiscriminate in his play calling. Brilliant at times, he has the bad habit of disregarding field position and game management in his zeal to attack some perceived weakness in the opposing defense. Al Saunders has the same tendency which is why Gibbs took back a good portion of the gameplanning duties last year.

I think the Skins will run the ball 35 times, get first downs with Cooley and Sellers take a few deep shots to Moss and Lloyd. Throw in the home field advantage and it adds up to a Redskins victory.

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Redskins 20 Dolphins 13

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[QUOTE=Gmanc711;346887]See I can listen to the argument that Miami has a better defense than us right now...but everyone here says its going to come down to the better defense and I disagree compeltley. The Redskins and Dolphins arent playing the same offense...I think the skins offense, while average at this point is ALOT better than Miami's, and I think our defense against their offense is going to be a asskicking...while our offense against their defense is going to be a really tough contest.... but thats just me. We still really have no way of knowing until Sunday[/QUOTE]


Thats a fair asessment. But, consider this. Us Dolphin fans really have NO clue where our offense stands. Its obviously new and fresh. It's obviously run by perhaps the best Offensive Mind in the league. There are alot of new players. Alot of new faces and inexperience. But at the same time. It is all new to Joe Gibbs to. Your team will be the guinea pig to our supposed revamped offense. So it isn't fair to say that our offense isnt that good. That is really only a guess. And not even an educated one. The Redskins and Dolphin fans will find out what the Dolphins offense is all about on Sunday. Because to be totally honest.. We really have no idea.. And neither does Joe Gibbs.. And that has to be a little scary.

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[QUOTE=70Chip;346890]You have the Dolphins scoring 24 in a defensive game? That leads me to think that you don't really know what good defense is.[/QUOTE]


So what.. The Defense can't score TD's? Or special teams?

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I agree w/the rationale that it will be a defensive game, that's why I'm looking for the unexpected & a few more pts. on the board.

I think Miami's D may be due for a letdown. J. Taylor peaked last year. Thomas is getting a tad old & Porter is a bit of a wild card in how he will play & the team will react to him.

I'm not saying they will be poor, but not at their #4 rank of a year ago. ON the other hand, I see our D imrpoving but far from dominant. This game will have a few more big plays than we are anticipating:

Skins 31
Dolphins 20

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[quote=hypocritex;346894]Thats a fair asessment. But, consider this. Us Dolphin fans really have NO clue where our offense stands. Its obviously new and fresh. It's obviously run by perhaps the best Offensive Mind in the league. There are alot of new players. Alot of new faces and inexperience. But at the same time. It is all new to Joe Gibbs to. Your team will be the guinea pig to our supposed revamped offense. So it isn't fair to say that our offense isnt that good. That is really only a guess. And not even an educated one. The Redskins and Dolphin fans will find out what the Dolphins offense is all about on Sunday. Because to be totally honest.. We really have no idea.. And neither does Joe Gibbs.. And that has to be a little scary.[/quote]
How do you expect your offense to be good with that terrible O-line you guys have? Chris Liwenski is a scrub that could only start 6 games for the Cardinals terrible line last year, Samson Satele is a rookie, Vernon Carey is decent but he struggles as a pass blocker, L.J. Shelton is best suited as a backup not a starter, and Rex Hadnot is adequate at best and I heard he really struggled during preseason. Your TE's David Martin, and Justin Peele do not scare me one bit. Trent Green is washed up, you guys would probably be better off starting Cleo Lemon at QB. Chris Chambers is your only decent WR, Marty Booker drops a lot of passes and he is extremely inconsistent, and who knows how Ted Ginn will do. The strength of your offense is definitely at RB with Ronnie Brown, Jesse Chatman, and Lorenzo Booker, but it's going to be hard for them to do anything because your o-line is not very good. So there is an educated guess on why your Offense is not going to be very good.

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I'm not sure where you live Hypo, but I have yet to hear of a single "Dolphin biased" radio show anywhere in S. Florida who has any confidence in the Fins ability to score points with so many new, uncertain, and suspect components in the mix.
Pipe dream..............

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Redskins 20
Dolphins 13


My fins have some big question marks along that offensive line. I think the Foreskins are playing us at the right time and at the right place (away from the Miami heat). I figure the Redskins defense will get a nice touchdown pass going their way from Frerotte ... Culpepper ... Harrington ... Green (I can't keep up with the revolving door of quarterbacks in Miami).

Campbell will have some real problems with the Miami front 7, but if the hogs give him the time, he'll hit some passes downfield to Moss.

My dad is excited about this one because it is the only game he'll get to watch at home. The rest of them he'll have to come to my house to see it on the NFL Ticket.

Good luck ... but not too much;)

Go Fins!!

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Skins 31 Dolphins 10. This will be the easiest game on the schedule after the deuce with the Gmen. In preseason, our first string O was nice and fluid, and the Dolphins D is not top 10 in my opinion. Our first D is better than the Dolphins D and will shut down the struggling Miami O. If this game is close like most of the above posters predict it is going to be a mediocre season. Skins should win by at least 14 points if they are that improved over last season. Dolphins are weak.

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[quote=Big Dave;346908]Redskins 20
Dolphins 13


My fins have some big question marks along that offensive line. I think the Foreskins are playing us at the right time and at the right place (away from the Miami heat). I figure the Redskins defense will get a nice touchdown pass going their way from Frerotte ... Culpepper ... Harrington ... Green (I can't keep up with the revolving door of quarterbacks in Miami).

Campbell will have some real problems with the Miami front 7, but if the hogs give him the time, he'll hit some passes downfield to Moss.

My dad is excited about this one because it is the only game he'll get to watch at home. The rest of them he'll have to come to my house to see it on the NFL Ticket.

Good luck ... but not too much;)

Go Fins!![/quote]

You have to love a Dolphins fan that comes on a Redskins site and predicts a Redskins victory.

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[QUOTE=RMSkins;346906]How do you expect your offense to be good with that terrible O-line you guys have? Chris Liwenski is a scrub that could only start 6 games for the Cardinals terrible line last year, Samson Satele is a rookie, Vernon Carey is decent but he struggles as a pass blocker, L.J. Shelton is best suited as a backup not a starter, and Rex Hadnot is adequate at best and I heard he really struggled during preseason. Your TE's David Martin, and Justin Peele do not scare me one bit. Trent Green is washed up, you guys would probably be better off starting Cleo Lemon at QB. Chris Chambers is your only decent WR, Marty Booker drops a lot of passes and he is extremely inconsistent, and who knows how Ted Ginn will do. The strength of your offense is definitely at RB with Ronnie Brown, Jesse Chatman, and Lorenzo Booker, but it's going to be hard for them to do anything because your o-line is not very good. So there is an educated guess on why your Offense is not going to be very good.[/QUOTE]


While I agree our O line needs work. Your view of our receivers is off. If anything Booker is more consistent then Chambers. Chambers is very inconsistent..

David Martin will make you reconsider your view of him on Sunday. I gaurantee you he will surprise.

What do you base Trent Green being washed up on? Just because he is old? He has had 1 concussion in his career. He takes time off. He comes back to KC ready to start and the system has been HermIfied. He hasn't yet proved that he is washed up. Before last year with the concussion and change of system.. He was a top 5 QB for quite a few years. Now I don't expect him to put up the numbers he did at KC.. But the only real reason to assume he won't is because the lack of talent in comparison.

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[QUOTE=Hog1;346907]I'm not sure where you live Hypo, but I have yet to hear of a single "Dolphin biased" radio show anywhere in S. Florida who has any confidence in the Fins ability to score points with so many new, uncertain, and suspect components in the mix.
Pipe dream..............[/QUOTE]

I live in Maryland. In the heart of SKIN country. I know the skins well enough to say that Miami will win. But lets wait until Sunday.

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Take care Hypo

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Just like theBSB on prom night, The dolphins will not score!

Ronnie brown will be benched at half time. Trent green will through 4 INT's.

The redskins will cruise to a easy win behind 4 Field goals!

12 Redskins
0 Dolphins.

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Miami will get the season Hype by tromping the life our of your beloved sheepskinz team.

I predict the Dolphins Victorious over the Sheepskinz

24-6

Bell, Porter and Taylor will eat your Team alive...

Green will live until at least week three so hit him all you want.

Did I mention Sack Thomas?

Sleep well this week guys!!

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Who's Bell?

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What entertains me the most is how all the Miami fans are quoting their defense, but yet say something about their offense. Do you REALLY not depend on your offense at all to score any points? :confused:

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[QUOTE=TheMalcolmConnection;346922]Who's Bell?[/QUOTE]

Yeremiah Bell,
Awesome you get to meet him for the first time Sunday?
That will be nice..

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LOL. Still never heard of him...

After doing some research, I wasn't impressed.

At least everyone in the league knows who our safeties are. Even TO is scared of them...