Fins Family Podcast - Miami Dolphins

What was once looking to be a promising season, has turned into a monstrous disappointment yet again. Instead of controlling our own playoff destiny, we're now dependent on various outcomes for a shot at the final tourney after losing 5 straight. Skylar Thompson gets the nod this week against the Jets, can he lead Miami to a playoff appearance?!Game Recap: Miami Dolphins 21, New England Patriots 23Gotta Love ItThe game plan was great, leaning on Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. worked wonderfully for most of the game. The defense overall was better, but only because of who the opponent was. While the scoreboard says 23, the defense only allowed 17 of the points.Elandon Roberts had a day, consistently showing up on defense and special teams.Hate to See ItWe could put a wooden toy player out there and they'd play better than Eric Rowe.Teddy Bridgewater makes me long for the return of Jacoby Brissett. The injuries keep on piling up… the offensive line, defensive backfield, and QB room are decimated.Final ThoughtsWe've lost 5-straight with no real answer in sight. This was an extremely winnable game, marred by penalties and undisciplined play, but even that was overshadowed by the embarrassing performances of the Quarterbacks.Game Preview: 8-8 Miami Dolphins vs. 7-9 New York JetsPlayoff UpdateMiami needs to win and the New England Patriots need to lose to the Buffalo Bills for the Dolphins to clinch the final AFC Playoff spot. Game DetailsThis game will kick off on Sunday, January 8th at 1:00 pm EST on FOX.The weather will be slightly warm, but still nice football weather, clocking in at 78 degrees and partly cloudy, with just a 10% chance of precipitation.The betting line has the Dolphins as 2.5-point favorites. Injury ReportMIA IR: Eric FisherOut: Tua TagovailoaFinishes the regular season with 3,548 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 8 interceptions, and 70 rushing yards. He played in 12 games this season and sits 1st in yards/attempt, 1st in yards/completion, 5th in yards/game, 4th in QBR, and 1st in QB Rating.Doubtful: Terron Armstead, Kendall Lamm, Cedrick WilsonQuestionable: Bradley Chubb, Xavien Howard, Teddy Bridgewater, Alec Ingold, Eric RoweNYJOut: Duane Brown, Brandin Echols, George Fant, Lamarcus Joyner, Nate HerbigQuestionable: Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Jordan Whitehead, Mike White, Ashtyn Davis, C.J. UzomahTeam TrendsBoth teams are looking to break a 5-game losing streak with backup quarterbacks.The Jets have scored just 4 offensive touchdowns in their last 5 games, with 0 in their last 2.Keys to the GameRely heavily on Mostert and Wilson.Thompson's accuracy is shaky at best, but he's got wheels. Get him rolling out.The Jets are going to start Joe Flacco, with our depleted secondary, we should go to Boyer's specialty: BLITZ, BLITZ, BLITZ.Madden Prediction: Dolphins 3, Jets 17Fins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Dolphins 17, Jets 16Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

The Grinch visited our Miami Dolphins on Christmas Day, sending us from a fan base full of hope to rumblings of the “same old Dolphins”. Tua is set to miss more time with another concussion, leaving our playoff fate in the hands of Teddy Bridgewater as we get set for a division clash with the New England Patriots. Game Recap: Miami Dolphins 20, Green Bay Packers 26Gotta Love ItThe defense showed a lot of strong play and overall they setup the offense in good position pretty consistently.Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill are absolute cheat codes, both pulling down the deep ball with ease in the first half. Running on 4th and 1.Hate to See ItI can't say enough how curious I am to see if Mike McDaniel pulls the plug on Josh Boyer. Tua continues to show signs of regression, throwing 3 interceptions in the 4th quarter and ultimately losing us a very winnable game.Tua being in the concussion protocol for the second time this season is going to leave a lot of unanswered questions.The special teams unit is so bad that they just gave up at one point, kicking a squib that set the Packers up near the 50-yard line.Final ThoughtsTua's mistakes are snowballing and he doesn't seem to know how to get out of it. This defense is so promising, with a better coaching staff on that side of the ball we could see a huge turnaround from them next season.Game Preview: 8-7 Miami Dolphins vs. 7-8 New England PatriotsPlayoff UpdateThe Dolphins would make the playoffs if:They win their final two gamesThey win against the Patriots and the Jets lose week 17They win against the Jets and the Patriots lose week 18The Dolphins would miss the playoffs if:They lose their final two gamesThey go 1-1 and are forced into a tiebreaker with another AFC East teamThe 5th seed would be up for grabs if the Ravens and Chargers both lost their final two games or if there is a three-way tie at 10-7.Injury ReportMIA Questionable: Terron Armstead, Bradley Chubb, River Cracraft, Alec Ingold, Xavien Howard, Greg LittleDoubtful: Eric FisherOut: Tua TagovailoaNEQuestionable: Jalen Mills, Hunter Henry, Jonathan Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson, Tyquan ThorntonOut: Jack Jones, Marcus Jones, DeVante Parker, Jonnu SmithTeam TrendsBoth teams are 1-4 in their last 5 regular season games.Miami is 4-1 in their last 5 head-to-head matchups with New England.Keys to the GameKeep it simple for Teddy, but don't be so predictable that it leads to turnovers.Tyreek and Waddle should destroy this beat-up secondary, get them the ball.Cover-0 has worked really well against Mac Jones in the past and the Patriots' offense has been in a state of turmoil as of late. Frustrating them early could cause an implosion.Madden Prediction: Dolphins 21, Patriots 38Fins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Dolphins 24, Patriots 21Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

Our third straight loss was a tough pill to swallow, but our boys came to play, giving the Buffalo Bills quite the challenge before falling within the game's final minutes. On this episode, we'll take one last look at the defeat to the Bills, then dive into our Christmas Day matchup against the Aaron Rodgers' lead Green Bay Packers.Game Recap: Miami Dolphins 29, Buffalo Bills 32Gotta Love ItRaheem Mostert got the ground game going, rushing 17 times for 136 yards, including a 67-yard scamper. Backup Salvon Ahmed tacked on another 43 yards on 6 carries.The defense was up and down, but made enough plays to win, recovering a fumble, recording 2 sacks, 4 tackles for a loss, and forcing the Bills to punt the ball away 5x.The offense continued to push the ball downfield, this time connecting on deep completions of 32 and 67 to Jaylen Waddle, the latter connecting for a Touchdown.Hate to See ItThrowing a highly predictable out route on 3rd and 1 in a game where the run was dominating, then doubling down during the press conferences afterward, saying it was the right call based on what they were seeing from the defense.There's still no answer to the throw to the flat, Buffalo hit it early and often, with no adjustments from our defense in sight.The defense was again dominated by the QB run. Toward the end of the game when the weather started to get bad again, Allen was able to move the ball with ease on designed QB runs. Final ThoughtsI don't love the fact that Coach McDaniel and Frank Smith both doubled down on the 3rd and 1 pass fiasco that we've seen time and time again. Coach McDaniel also addressed the glaring concerns on defense and says he expects that unit to turn things around quickly.Game Preview: 6-8 Green Bay Packers @ 8-6 Miami DolphinsPlayoff UpdateMiami is now 3 games back of the division leader Buffalo Bills, and will likely need to get into the playoffs via a wild card spot. Miami currently holds the final playoff spot in the AFC as the 7 seed. If Miami wins this week and next week, they'll lock themselves into the playoffs.The Packers can lock in a playoff spot if they win out. Game DetailsThis game is the first game of the NFL's Christmas triple-header, kicking off at 1:00 pm on Christmas Day.Injury ReportMIA Questionable: Terron Armstead, Jaelan Phillips, Eric Rowe, Jeff Wilson Jr. Doubtful: River Cracraft, Eric FisherGBDoubtful: OT David BakhtiariTeam TrendsMiami comes into this one losing to 3-straight playoff-caliber teams, going 1-3 in their last four games, with their lone win against the Houston Texans.Green Bay is 2-2 in their last 4, defeating the Bears and Rams and falling to the Titans and Eagles.Keys to the GameGet the running game going again.The defense needs to force some turnovers and cause confusion.Force the Packers to be pass heavy.Madden Prediction: Dolphins 41, Packers 3Fins Family Podcast Prediction: Dolphins 32, Packers 17Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

Back-to-back losses for the first time since our week 4 to 6 skid without Tua has the fan base reeling already. In today's episode, we'll talk about what went wrong, and what went right against the LA Chargers. Then we'll dive into our biggest matchup of the year, taking on our rival Bills in snowy Buffalo. Time to get back on track!Game Recap: Miami Dolphins 17, Los Angeles Chargers 23Gotta Love ItChristian Wilkins and Jaelan Phillips are turning into the lifelong stars that we all hoped they would.Tyreek Hill finds the endzone twice with a scoop & score and another deep bomb down the sideline.Kohou's tackle on the 4th & goal quick-pass in the flat to prevent the Touchdown in the first quarter.The defensive sequence after the Tyreek Hill scoop-and-score was the most competent that unit has looked since the Browns game. The defense came out in the second half and held the Chargers to a 3 and out to keep us in the game a bit longer.Hate to See ItThe offensive adjustments have been nonexistent.The “slip a guy wide open into the flat” game was strong against the defense again.Tua goes 10/28 for 145 yards.The defensive scheme to have everyone stand in the endzone on 3rd and goal from like the 15. The offense floundered a great defensive hold on the first drive of the second half and our best field position of the night with a 3 & out of their own.Final ThoughtsI think I'm finally on board with the thought process that it's time for Josh Boyer to go. The offensive woes over these last two games are a concern. Game Preview: 8-5 Miami Dolphins @ 10-3 Buffalo BillsPlayoff UpdateMiami is 2 games back of the Bills in the divisionMiami is 1 game ahead of the Jets and Patriots in the divisionBuffalo holds the #1 seed in the AFCMiami holds the #6 seed in the AFCIf Miami wins, they pull within 1 game of the division lead and hold the tiebreaker with the Bills.If Buffalo wins, they'd be 3 games ahead and practically lock up another division title.Game DetailsThis is Miami's second straight prime-time game.Heavy snow and high winds are expected throughout the game.Injury ReportMIA: Terron Armstead, Teddy Bridgewater, and Jeff Wilson Questionable; River Cracraft Doubtful; Elijah Campbell and Eric Rowe Out.BUF: Ryan Bates and Jordan Phillips are Out.Team TrendsMiami has scored just 17 points in each of their last two games after averaging nearly 34 points per game in the four games prior.Miami's defense has given up 28 points per game over the last two weeks.Buffalo has won 4-straight after losing 2-straight in early November, including wins over the Patriots and Jets.Keys to the GameGet the ball to the Cheetah and the Penguin in open space. Don't be so predictable on defense. Be on the right side of the turnover trend and take all the points you can get. Madden Prediction: Dolphins 41, Bills 3Fins Family Podcast Prediction: Dolphins 16, Bills 24Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

Well, that didn't go as expected. Tua was off and the defense was embarrassed by Mr. Irrelevant instead of taking advantage of the situation. What did we learn from the 49ers game and how do we bounce back against the Chargers?Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers RecapGotta Love ItHate to See ItFinal ThoughtsMiami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Chargers PreviewThe Week 14 Injury ReportMiami Dolphins & Los Angeles Chargers by the NumbersMiami Dolphins Keys to the GameMiami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Chargers Madden 23 PredictionFins Family Podcast Final Score PredictionMiami Dolphins 27Los Angeles Chargers 24Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

Now that we're done beating up on teams like the Bears, Lions, Browns, and Texans, it's time for some real competition as our Miami Dolphins travel to San Francisco to take on the 49ers. In our first real test in quite some time, can we do enough to keep the winning streak alive? Opening Thoughts and AgendaReview the last 4 games of each team.Miami Dolphins Week 13 Injury ReportSan Francisco 49ers Week 13 Injury ReportMiami and San Francisco by the NumbersMiami Dolphins keys to the gameContinue to get rid of the ball quickly, their pass rush is not going to give us any time to think.Screens, screens, screens. Take advantage of their aggressiveness.We must make Jimmy G uncomfortable, if we let him sit back there and scan the field it's game over.Don't give up the big play on defense; CMC, Deebo, Kittle, and Aiyuk are all very capable playmakers, keep them contained with solid tackling.Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers Madden 23 PredictionFins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami Dolphins 27, San Francisco 49ers 20Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

There's not much to say about this one, our Miami Dolphins welcomed the Texans into town and took care of business, no trap game to speak of. We did suffer two concerning injuries on the offensive line, will they be ready for our clash with the 49ers?Miami Dolphins Gotta Love ItTua and the entire passing game continued to be dominant. Tua: 22/36, 299 yards, 1 Touchdown, 0 InterceptionsTyreek Hill: 6 catches, 9 targets, 85 yardsJaylen Waddle: 5 catches, 10 targets, 85 yardsRiver Cracraft: 4 catches, 4 targets, 55 yardsThe defense had a day, recording 5 sacks, 7 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 6 passes defensed, 7 QB hits, and a touchdown.Sacks for Elandon Roberts, Jaelan Phillips, Jerome Baker, Duke Riley, and Bradley Chubb. Interceptions for Andrew Van Ginkle and Verone McKinley IIIForced fumble by Bradley ChubbFumble Recovery for a Touchdown by Xavien HowardSpecial Teams had a nice bounce-back dayJason Sanders: 3/3 on field goals and extra pointsThomas Morstead: 6 punts, 296 yards, 49.3 average, 55 longMiami Dolphins Hate to See ItTerron Armstead and Austin Jackson both left the game with injuries.The running game was surprisingly non-existent against the NFL's worst run defense.The Texans made significant halftime adjustments and had both our starting and backup offense nailed down.Tua was sacked 3x in the second half before being pulled.The second-half defense had no answers for most of the second half, giving up big plays left and right and allowing 15 points in the half.Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

It's been two weeks since Miami Dolphins football, our stomachs are full of thanksgiving goodies, our rivals are falling apart, and our team is looking primed for a deep playoff run for the first time in many many years. This week we get the Houston Texans who made a big move at the most important position in football just in time for our clash!AFC East UpdateBuffalo edges the Lions on Thanksgiving day to improve to 8-3 and take control back of the AFC East, but that's not the whole story.New England falls to Minnesota on Thanksgiving night to fall to 6-5, breaking their 3-game winning streak.The New York Jets benched Zach Wilson after his immature reaction to his awful day against the Patriots. Miami Dolphins Week 12 Injury ReportHouston Texans Week 12 Injury ReportMiami and Houston by the NumbersMiami Dolphins keys to the gameDon't underestimate the opponent.Get the running game going again.Put the pressure on Kyle Allen.Limit the opportunities for Dameon Pierce to have a big game.Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans Madden 23 PredictionSupport the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

Tua returned to action following his concussion and pulled off 4-straight wins to go into the bye week 7-3 and atop the AFC East. In this episode, we'll take a high-level look at where we stand statistically, give some grades to our off-season and in-season acquisitions, check in on the rookies, and take a look at Tua's MVP chances.Team Stats3rd in Offensive Yards/Game (391.5)3rd in Passing Yards/Game (293.8)29th in Rushing Yards/Game (97.7)7th in Points Scored/Game (25.2)22nd in Total Yards Allowed/Game (356.7)22nd in Passing Yards Allowed/Game (239.8)15th in Rushing Yards Allowed/Game (116.9)22nd in Points Allowed/Game (24.1)Offseason Free Agent AdditionsTerron ArmsteadRaheem MostertChase EdmondsCedrick WilsonTeddy BridgewaterConnor WilliamsTrey FlowersKeion CrossenAlec IngoldTrent SherfieldRiver CracraftJustin BethelThomas MorsteadTrade AcquisitionsTyreek HillBradley ChubbJeff Wilson Jr.Rookie ClassDraftedChanning TindallErik EzukanmaCameron GoodeSkylar ThompsonUndraftedBen StilleElijah HamiltonBraylon SandersKader KohouVerone McKinley IIITua MVP RaceCurrent Stats11th in Total Passing Yards (2,265)3rd in Yards/Game (283.1)1st in Yards/Attempt (9.1)4th in Touchdown Passes (18)3 Interceptions on the year8 Sacks taken1st in QBR and QB Rating (82.7 & 118.4)On pace for 4,246.7 Passing Yards, 33.75 Touchdowns, 5.625 InterceptionsAaron Rodgers MVP Seasons2021: 4,115 yards, 37 Touchdowns, 4 Interceptions2020: 4,299 yards, 48 Touchdowns, 5 InterceptionsSupport the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

It finally happened, the dominant performance we've been looking for, and oh how sweet it is. The Miami Dolphins absolutely dominated the Cleveland Browns 39-17 and are headed into the bye riding a four-game winning streak. The chants of Tua for MVP have only gotten louder, could he really be on pace for such a season?Miami Dolphins Gotta Love ItTua for MVP?!Talks are heating up after his 3rd straight spectacular game, going 25/32 for 285 yards and 3 touchdowns.Since returning from his concussion he's got a 72% completion percentage, is averaging 307.5 passing yards per game, and has 10 touchdowns with 0 INTs.The backfield is alive! 195 yards rushing, 10 catches, 91 receiving yards, and 3 total touchdowns from Jeff Wilson Jr., Raheem Mostert, Alec Ingold and Salvon Ahmed.Wilson: 17 carries, 119 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 catches, 24 yardsMostert: 8 carries, 65 yards, 1 touchdown, 4 catches, 22 yardsIngold: 4 catches, 45 yards, 1 touchdownAhmed: 3 carries, 11 yardsTrent Sherfield has locked down the WR3 position and looks like an incredible compliment to Tyreek and Waddle.4 catches on 5 targets, 63 yards, 1 touchdownThe front 7 locked down the run game, holding Nick Chubb to 63 yards and a score on 11 carries, while Kareem Hunt managed just 9 yards on 6 carries.Bradley Chubb, Melvin Ingram, Jaelan Phillips and Christian Wilkins were absolute monsters rushing the passer, combining for 3 sacks on the day and putting Brissett in duress constantly.Justin Bethel I see you! After losing Keion Crossen to an injury, Bethel stepped in and made play after play on the ball. This lifetime special teamer could be turning into a real find.Miami Dolphins Hate to See ItNoah Igbinoghene was a healthy scratch.Emmanuel Ogbah was put on season-ending IR after tearing his triceps in the game against Cleveland.Jason Sanders misses 2 extra points and the special teams coverage as a whole left a lot to be desired.The struggle to stop the rushing QB was relevant yet again, we need to find a way to contain these guys better.Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

Our Miami Dolphins welcome the 3-5 Cleveland Browns into town as they look to continue their hot streak and pick up their fourth straight win to improve to an impressive 7-3 record heading into the bye. While both teams have seen their defenses struggle, their offenses have been thriving in totally different ways. Will the Dolphins passing attack get it done again, or will the Browns potent run game prove to be too much?Mike McDaniel Media Availability - November 11, 2022[When asked about Nick Chubb] You'd be hard-pressed not to call him the best back in the league … I'd be surprised if there's a higher level of play simply because he's hard to tackle, and they hand him the ball and you're trying to stop the ball.[On what he's seen from Emmanuel Ogbah] He had an injury setback that he's worked his way back from. The good news is I'm seeing some of the best stuff that I've seen, including the stuff from last year. I'm seeing it in practice. I'm seeing him get back into full health and full confidence.[On if this is the healthiest the team has been all year] It really is. You have your ebbs and flows of injury situations during the course of the year, but you get to learn a lot about people because it is a different form of adversity. You get to learn a lot about how people step up in place of injuries.Read the Full TranscriptMiami Dolphins Week 10 Injury ReportTE Hunter Long is OUT due to a concussion.OT Terron Armstead, OT Austin Jackson, TE Tanner Conner, and QB Teddy Bridgewater listed as Questionable.Cleveland Browns Week 10 Injury ReportTE David Njoku and OLB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah were ruled OUT.G Michael Dunn listed as Questionable with a back injury.G Wyatt Teller has an unspecified injury designation but did get in a limited practice on Friday.Miami Dolphins Keys to the GameContinue mixing the run game in more while maintaining the fast paced passing game we've seen succeed under Tua.Prevent the breakaway runs, their offense can't keep up if they're relying on long, sustained drives.Force Jacoby Brissett to make decisions beyond his first read.Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns Madden 23 PredictionMiami Dolphins 28, Cleveland Browns 10Tua: 26/33, 192 yds, 2 TDs, 1 INTJacoby: 19/38, 251 yds, 1 TD, 2 INTsMostert: 21 carries, 88 yds, 1 TD, 9 catches, 39 rec. ydsChubb: 6 carries, 23 ydsHunt: 2 carries, 18 ydsWaddle: 7 catches, 63 ydsHill: 4 catches, 55 yds, 2 TDsCooper: 3 catches, 68 yds, 1 TDChubb: 3 TFL, 1.5 sacksBaker: 3 TFL, 1 sackRaekwon and Phillips both had a sackJustin Bethel had half a sackXavien Howard gets a 52-yard pick-sixNoah Igbinoghene gets an INT and 2 passes defensedFins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami Dolphins 30, Cleveland Browns 27Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

It was another game to be impressed by the offense and embarrassed by the defense. Still, a win is a win, and that's exactly what we got when our Miami Dolphins went into Soldier Field and took down the Chicago Bears 35-32 in one of our most thrilling matchups of the year. Despite the defensive struggles, it was a defensive player I've been asking to see more from all season that made perhaps the biggest play of the game.MilestonesTyreek Hill surpasses the 1,000-yard receiving mark in only 9 games and he currently leads the NFL with 1,104 rec yards on 76 receptions. He's on pace for 2,085 yards, which would break Calvin Johnson's single-season receiving yards record of 1,964.Tua Tagovailoa has now thrown for 300-yards and 3 TDs in two straight games. Since returning from his concussion he has thrown for a 70% completion rate, 315 yds/gm, 7 TDs, and 0 INTs.Performances of the WeekTua: 21/30, 302 yds, 3 TDs, 81.2 QBRJeff Wilson Jr.: 72 total yards, 3 receptions, 1 TDTyreek: 7 receptions, 143 yards, 1 TDJaylen: 5 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TDJaelan Phillips: 5 tackles, 1 blocked puntAndrew Van Ginkel: 1 blocked punt recovery for a TDImprovements NeededThe defense continues to be a huge liability on the field; knowing that Justin Fields was going to look to run we were unable to set the edge or spy the QB in any meaningful way, giving up 178 yards and a touchdown on the ground to Fields alone.Over-aggressiveness on offense has nearly come back to bite us two weeks in a row now. Going for a 4th and 5 late into the 3rd quarter with a 10-point lead and in FG range was confusing. Obviously, their confidence in Sanders has been shaken, but I almost would have rather seen Morstead given a shot to pin the Bears deep in their own zone.The only unit doing worse than the defense right now is the kicking unit, specifically Jason Sanders. From 29 yards out, Sanders had the opportunity to put the Dolphins up 24-17 going into the half and missed the chip shot FG. He's now 11 for 15 on the season and has missed a FG in 3 of the last 5 games.Week 9 Wrap UpTua continues to show a level of dominance we've only dreamed of. I love seeing him shut down the haters and I love it even more when that swagger comes out. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are the perfect combo at receiver to utilize his skills.Jeff Wilson Jr. showed up big on the stat sheet in his first week and was instantly a better compliment to Raheem Mostert. Bradley Chubb did not show up on the stat sheet much today, but his presence on the field was felt. Constant pressure was put on Fields from his side and he just missed on more than one sack in this one. Props to Jaelan Phillips as well, he was all over the field and had to be absolutely exhausted by the end of the game. Still - despite chasing down Fields from behind all day - he put effort out there on every play and came up huge with that punt block.It's come in three's so far this season, starting off the season with 3 wins, followed up by 3 losses, and now once again 3 straight wins. Let's hope we can break the streak of threes next week as we take on the dangerous Cleveland Browns rushing attack and former Miami Dolphins backup QB Jacoby Brissett. Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

It's time to unleash our newly acquired weapons on the 3-5 Bears, who have been red hot on offense over their last two games, defeating the Patriots 33-14 and putting up 29-points against a very good Cowboys defense in a losing effort. Can our defense step it up with the addition of pass rusher Bradley Chubb or will we once again be looking to the offense to carry us to victory?Miami Dolphins NewsMiami acquired pass rusher Bradley Chubb and a 2024 5th round pick from the Denver Broncos for a 2023 1st round pick, a 2024 4th round pick, and RB Chase Edmonds.Bradley Chubb signed a 5-year extension with the team 2 days later worth a reported $100m. This extension added to Chubb's current deal means he'll be with the Miami Dolphins for 6-years and make an estimated $119m before incentives.Miami acquired RB Jeff Wilson Jr. from the San Francisco 49ers for a 5th-round pick. Wilson will be a free agent at the end of this season.Both players are expected to play on Sunday, although no word was given on how much action they'll see.Miami Dolphins Week 9 Injury ReportWR River Cracraft and OT Austin Jackson did not practice on Wednesday or ThursdayOT Terron Armstead, TE Tanner Conner, DT Raekwon Davis, DB Clayton Fejedelem, OT Brandon Shell, Te Durham Smythe, OLB Andrew Van Ginkel, and CB Eric Rowe were limited in practice.Chicago Bears Week 9 Injury ReportOT Larry Borom did not practice Wednesday or Thursday due to a concussionCB Kyler Gordon and FS Eddie Jackson were limited in practice.Miami Dolphins Keys to the GameThe offensive key to the game is to keep it going, as it's been nearly perfect.Stack the box all game and see if Fields can beat you through the air.Be ready for designed plays to their newly acquired receiver Chase ClaypoolMiami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears Madden 23 PredictionMiami Dolphins 34, Chicago Bears 24Tua Tagovailoa: 13/25, 152 yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 10 rush ydsJustin Fields: 22/39, 239 yds, 3 TDs, 2 INTs, 69 rush ydsRaheem Mostert: 18 carries, 107 yds, 1 Receiving TDDavid Montgomery: 17 carries, 83 ydsMike Gesicki: 1 rec TDJaylen Waddle: 4 rec, 71 ydsCole Kmet: 5 rec, 57 yds, 1 TDChase Claypool: 5 rec, 47 yds, 2 TDsEmmanuel Ogbah: 3 TFLs, 1 sackXavien Howard: 2 INTsBradley Chubb: 6 tkls, 1 FR, 1 TDFins Family Podcast Final PredictionMiami Dolphins 38, Chicago Bears 21Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

It's NFL trade deadline day and our Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier have once again made quite the buzz, making two end-of-day trades that made NFL headlines and filled a massive hole on our roster. We playoff bound baby!Bradley Chubb TradeDenver Broncos Receive: 2023 First-Round Pick (49ers)2024 Fourth-Round PickRB Chase EdmondsMiami Dolphins Receive: 2024 Fifth-Round PickPass Rusher Bradley ChubbJeff Wilson Jr. TradeSan Francisco 49ers Receive: 2023 Fifth Round PickMiami Dolphins Receive: RB Jeff Wilson Jr.I absolutely love these moves and am truly impressed with Chris Grier's willingness to go out there and get things done to fill the holes on this team. Our Miami Dolphins got better today, and we're looking primed to make a playoff push under coach Mike McDaniel's first season. I can't wait to see it happen!Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

It's a Halloween Victory Monday! In a chillingly close game with the one-win Detroit Lions, our Miami Dolphins managed to pick up our second straight win since Tua returned. How did our young signal caller look? Almost perfect.Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions Game RecapEric Rowe a surprise inactive, but I'm happy the coaching staff realized what a liability he was before putting him out there!Braylon Sanders gets the nod over Erik Ezukanma with River Cracraft out; what's up with that!?Tua has another nearly perfect game - putting the Miami Dolphins in victory formation despite their early struggles.The Cheetah and Penguin show continues to be the most exciting Miami Dolphins football I've seen in my lifetime.Alec Ingold is an absolute beast; making big-time blocks all over the field, springing Tua for an 18-yard scramble, and picking up the first rushing touchdown of his career!Great job by the defensive coaching staff getting the defense motivated to completely flip the script in the second half.Jevon Holland was all over the place trying to be a one-man show; potentially giving up some big plays in the process.The pass rush was virtually non-existent yet again. Goff was getting the ball out quickly, but there were missed opportunities to turn this game around earlier.The secondary was exposed again, but not just against guys like Kohou and Crossen.Another pretty ugly win, but it showed some grit from this team. Detroit has played extremely well at home this season, even giving the Philadelphia Eagles a good run for their money. If we can get this defense back to making big plays, this team will be one to be feared in the playoffs. Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

The trade deadline is coming and a cake matchup against the Detroit Lions is in store for our Miami Dolphins. In this episode, I'll take a look at who we could trade for, who we could trade away, and take a glimpse into a matchup that may not be as easy as it seems.NFL Trade Deadline - November 1st, 4:00 pmTrades Completed10/10 LB Deion Jones from the Atlanta Falcons to the Cleveland Browns10/17 WR Robbie Anderson from the Carolina Panthers to the Arizona Cardinals10/21 RB Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers10/25 RB James Robinson from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the New York Jets10/25 DT Johnathan Hankins from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Dallas Cowboys10/27 WR Kadarius Toney from the New York Giants to the Kansas City Chiefs10/27 DE Robert Quinn from the Chicago Bears to the Philadelphia EaglesTrade RumorsNew Orleans Saints shopping RB Alvin KamaraPittsburgh Steelers seeking a 2nd round pick for WR Chase ClaypoolWashington Commanders RB Antonio Gibson is drawing trade interestDenver Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy is unhappy and potentially seeking a tradeNew York Jets WR Elijah Moore is seeking a tradeLos Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers is at odds with the coaching staff and should be moved or cut within a few daysCleveland Browns lack of usage for RB Kareem Hunt has many speculating that he'll be on the moveLas Vegas Raiders S Johnathan Abram didn't get his 5th-year option picked up and is having a rough yearDenver Broncos RB Melvin Gordon appears to be in the dog house and could be available There's a chance the Houston Texans will move WR Brandin Cooks Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Ryan has been benched indefinitely to avoid paying his guarantees for next yearThere's speculation Denver Broncos Edge Rusher Bradly Chubb could be had for the right priceCornerback William Jackson signed with the Commanders this offseason and is already unhappyTrade CandidatesTE Mike GesickiCB Byron JonesWR Cedrick WilsonQB Teddy BridgewaterRB Chase EdmondsMiami Dolphins Week 8 Injury ReportDB Clayton Fejedelem, CB Xavien Howard, TE Durham Smythe, TE Tanner Conner, DE Emmanuel Ogbah, and P Thomas Morstead are listed as QuestionableDetroit Lions Week 8 Injury ReportS DeShon Elliott, DE Charles Harris, CB Mike Hughes, CB Chase Lucas, S Ifeatu Melifonwu, and OT Matt Nelson are all ruled OUTG Jonah Jackson and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown are listed as QuestionableKeys to the GameLots of pressure on Jared GoffKeep TJ Hockenson and D'Andre Swift in checkRun early and often Madden 23 PredictionDolphins 24, Lions 6Tua: 28/34, 288 yds, 2 TDs, 0 SacksGoff: 15/18, 180 yds, 1 TD, 2 SacksMostert and Edmonds combine for 80 yds on 20 carriesSwift held to 51 yds on 15 carries and 3 rec's for 14 ydsHill, Waddle, and Wilson all eclipse 70 yards receivingOgbah, Ingram, Baker, and Roberts combine for 11 TFLs and 2 SacksFins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami Dolphins 31, Detroit Lions 13Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

In a game where the offense looked like it was going to put up record numbers, it was the defense that dominated the show, forcing 3 Kenny Pickett interceptions, including one on the final drive of the game by none other than Noah Igbinoghene.Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Game RecapThe offense came out firing on all cylinders, but slowly sputtered away into non-existence.A lot is being made of Tua throwing his body into defenders after all the concussion stuff he went through.Three really bad throws by Tua resulted in 3 dropped interceptions, luck was on our side.While Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Raheem Mostert continued to be the stars of the offense, it was good to see Trent Sherfield and Mike Gesicki getting more involved.Chase Edmonds needs to be left on the bench… 2 drive-killing drops in his limited playing time.Andrew Van Ginkel was back and made his presence known.Jaelan Phillips finally had the all-star performance we've been looking for.Justin Bethel, Clayton Fejedelem, and Noah Igbinoghene all performed well after being forced into action due to injuries.Eric Rowe is a liability out there; I cringe watching him play.Congrats to rookies Ben Stille (2 tkls, 0.5 stuffs) and Verone McKinley III (1 tkl) who both got their first regular season action this week!It wasn't pretty, but at the end of the day, it's a win for our Miami Dolphins and puts us at 4-3 for the season. Next week we face off with the 1-5 Detroit Lions who are expecting to see their superstar duo of D'Andre Swift and Amon-Ra St. Brown return, which could result in a bit of a shootout.Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

Three up and three down but it looks like our Phins are getting healthier, and our boy Tua returns to action for a prime-time matchup against a 2-4 Steelers team that recently turned the reigns over to rookie first-round QB Kenny Pickett. Can our defense make this his “welcome to the NFL” moment?Miami Dolphins Week 7 Injury ReportFB/TE Cethan Carter, CB Nik Needham, and LB Trey Flowers put on IRDB Keion Crossen, DoubtfulQB Skylar Thompson, QuestionableWR Jaylen Waddle, QuestionableTE Durham Smythe, QuestionableOT Terron Armstead, QuestionableOT Greg Little, QuestionableDE Emmanuel Ogbah, QuestionableDE Christian Wilkins, QuestionableCB Xavien Howard, QuestionableCB Kader Kohou, QuestionablePittsburgh Steelers Week 7 Injury ReportWR Steven Sims, OutCB Ahkello Witherspoon, DoubtfulCB James Pierre, QuestionableMiami Dolphins Keys to the GameGet the short passing game going early and often.Force the rookie QB to make rookie mistakes.Limit the mistakes.Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Madden 23 PredictionMiami 36, Pittsburgh 22Tua Tagovailoa: 19/24, 244 yards, 2 TDs, 6 SacksKenny Pickett: 22/37, 209 yards, 2 TDs, 5 INTsNajee Harris: 16 carries, 91 yards, 9 catches, 20 yardsCedrick Wilson: 6 catches, 139 yards, 2 TDsXavien Howard: 3 INTsKader Kohou & Jevon Holland each get a pick 6Jason Sanders goes 3 for 3 on FG attemptsFins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami Dolphins 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 7Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

For the third time in as many weeks, we're commiserating over a Miami Dolphins loss. The silver lining here is the defense truly showed what they can do in this one and we could be getting healthy at just the right time.Miami Dolphins InjuriesSkylar Thompson, Trey Flowers, Nik Needham, and Keion Crossen all left with injuries and did not return. Emmanuel Ogbah left with an injury and later returned. Waddle was hurt on one of the final offensive plays of the day; not sure of his status.Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 6 TakeawaysThe offense continued to play some of the most undisciplined and uninspiring football we've seen in a long while. Teddy Bridgewater had a pretty bad day going with just 105 yards passing into the 4th quarter before he exploded on the final few drives ending the day with 329 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle continue to make a case for the most explosive WR duo in the league, both going over 100 yards on the day again.Waddle had a pretty forgettable day in the turnover department, dropping the ball into the defender's hands for an interception and later fumbling as the Dolphins were driving late into the 4th quarter.Mike Gesicki showed up! I called for him in the preview and he put in work, pulling in 6 of 7 targets for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns.Minnesota took advantage of Terron Armstead missing this game; recording 6 sacks on the day and regularly putting pressure on Teddy.The defense was absolutely outstanding in this game; holding the Minnesota Vikings offense to nine 3-and-outs on fourteen drives. Elandon Roberts: 7 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1 tfl.Raekwon Davis: 2 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tflJaelan Phillips: 2 tackles, 0.5 sackChristian Wilkins: 4 tackles, 2 tflBrandon Jones: 6 tacklesJevon Holland: 5 tacklesChristian Wilkins was in beast-mode all day and could be seen on the sideline trying to keep Waddle's head up after a tough day for the young receiver.    Noah Igbinoghene may have had the best game of his career. Xavien Howard had Jefferson locked down sans 1 big play on the day. Regardless, it was an excellent bounce-back game for the veteran.Three straight losses have gotten the Twitter machine rumbling with comments about this team being a fraud and our wins being flukes. Don't let the noise get to you, we were very competitive in these 3 losses and if a few calls go our way, we're looking at some wins. It's the way of the NFL, and as we get healthier, I'm confident this team will bounce back. Next week it's time for Tua vs. Flores, the title bout we've all been waiting for. Let me know on Twitter (@FinsFamilyPod) what you think of this team so far this season and how you see the Sunday night matchup against the Steelers playing out.Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

Helloooooo Dolfans and welcome to episode 16 of the Fins Family Podcast where if you're a Dolphins fan, you're family… and if you're not… well I guess you're still ok! I'm Anthony Pinzone and it's Saturday, October 15, 2022, and we're getting ready to kick off week 6 of the NFL regular season as our Miami Dolphins take on the mighty Vikings of Minnesota.Miami Dolphins Week 6 Injury ReportQB Tua Tagovailoa, OutQB Teddy Bridgewater, QuestionableRB Raheem Mostert, QuestionableTE Durham Smythe, QuestionableOT Terron Armstead, QuestionableCB Kader Kohou, DoubtfulDB Elijah Campbell, QuestionableMinnesota Vikings Week 6 Injury ReportRB Alexander Mattison, QuestionableLB D.J. Wonnum, QuestionableMiami Dolphins Keys to the GameGet Skylar Thompson into a rhythm with the short game, let the stars do their work.Raheem Mostert broke out last game, continue to build on it. Mike Gesicki should be more involved, he's a major advantage against a struggling defense and a safety valve for a young QB. Xavien Howard is back but still ailing, and Kader Kohou is out. Find a way to shut down Jefferson and let the other receivers try to beat you.Kirk Cousins is an average QB that will implode when under a lot of pressure, continue the aggressive defense, and force him into mistakes.Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison can really exhaust a defense, making this Vikings attack very well-balanced. Elite tackling by the safety tandem Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones will be paramount to stopping their attack.Special Teams - do better!Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings Madden 23 PredictionMinnesota 24, Miami 3Skylar Thompson throws for less than 150 yards.Miami only runs the ball 9 times total.Miami forced 2 interceptions but failed to capitalize on them.Kirk Cousins throws for 250+ yards with 2 interceptions.Dalvin Cook runs for over 150 yards with 3 touchdowns.Fins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami Dolphins 10, Minnesota Viking 24Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

Our Miami Dolphins were defeated by our bitter rivals, the New York Jets, in embarrassing fashion, 40-17 on Sunday. This was not the type of football we've learned to expect from our Miami Dolphins in 2022. It was sloppy and uninspiring, but surely we can find a positive in there somewhere right?Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets Week 5 TakeawaysRaheem Mostert finally saw the breakout game I've been asking for, running the ball 18 times for 113 yards and a touchdown. He also had 1 catch for 9 yards.  Chase Edmonds went from looking like the answer at RB in the preseason to an absolute turd. Two big drops in this one and just 1 carry on the day. He's clearly lost favor with the coaching staff. I was wrong about Skylar, he was not ready for the big game. His stat line about matched his level of play on the field, going 19/33 for 166 yards, just 5 yards a completion, and two turnovers.Tyreek Hill was contained, despite catching all 7 targets, he only managed 47 yards for 6.7 yards per catch. He did draw a few big pass interference calls to set the Dolphins up in good field position, but for the most part, the Jets did a good job tackling him in the open field.Jaylen Waddle was virtually invisible, catching all 3 of his targets for just 23 yards and drawing a deep pass interference call to start the 4th quarter.For the first time this season, the offensive line looked pretty lost. Several penalties and missed blitz pickups ended many drives in this game. The double QB switch probably did not help matters any, but their ability to adapt was nonexistent. They gave up 16 QB hits on the day, 2 of which were for sacks.The defense continues to be porous and lacking in big plays. Just 2 sacks, 3 QB hits, and 2 passes defended on the day, with no turnovers to hang their hat on, I'm really starting to feel extreme disappointment in this unit.Brandon Jones had the best line in the stat sheet, recording 9 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and a QB hit, but he was certainly exposed at times.Eric Rowes missed assignment on Breece Hall was such an egregious miss for a veteran player, this dude just looked lost.Special Teams continue to be a significant issue. The kick coverage let up another big return, Morstead again averaged just 43.7 yards per punt with one inside the 20 and Jason Sanders missed only his second 50+ yard attempt of the year that would have given the Dolphins the lead in the 4th quarter.Final ThoughtsBack-to-back losses after an amazing 3-0 start against tough competition is not how we saw this going, but hopefully, we either get some stars back on the field or the next-men-up start to shine. Either way, it's onto Minnesota, a tough team to win against but a defense that has shown some holes, can our offensive genius take advantage? We'll take a look at our chances in our game preview later this week. Until then, #FinsUp baby!Support the showThank you so much for listening, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPodSubscribe on iTunesFollow on Spotify

As expected, Tua Tagovailoa was ruled out early for this game and remains in the concussion protocol, which means Teddy Bridgewater will get his first start as a Miami Dolphin. Can he keep the offense afloat while Tua recovers? Shoutout to Dolfans NYC and the “Metlife Takeover” for breaking their personal record, reserving over 1400 seats for die-hard Dolfans!First Quarter ReviewThe coaching has been phenomenal, I'll give it an A+.The offense has looked much better than in the past but still has the frustrating propensity to stall when given golden opportunities. B+The defense has been pretty mediocre. We're middle of the road in scoring defense, but nearly dead last in yards allowed. I get the “bend but don't break” mentality, but my heart can't take it! CThe special teams have been ok outside of one Devin Duvernay opening kickoff returned for a touchdown. Nothing really special from Jason Sanders or Thomas Morstead, but neither is losing us any games either.Kader Kohou continues to make the biggest impact amongst our rookie class, recording 17 tkls, 1 tfl, 1 pd, and 1 ff and seeing his snap count increase to a full-time role over the past two games.Miami Dolphins Week 5 Injury ReportTE Cethan Carter and QB Tua Tagovailoa are Out with concussions.LT Terron Armstead, DB Keion Crossen, DB Xavien Howard, G Robert Jones, WR Jaylen Waddle, RB Salvon Ahmed, and WR Tyreek Hill are all Questionable to play.New York Jets Week 5 Injury ReportOT Max Mitchell and ILB Quincy Williams are Out.LB Marcell Harris is Questionable.Miami Dolphins Keys to the GameQB Teddy Bridgewater must take care of the football.Raheem Mostert should be leaned on to control the game.The offense needs to capitalize on turnovers.The defense should continue blitzing early and often out of disguised coverages.Breece Hall and Michael Carter are a nice 1-2 punch of youth, the interior defensive line and middle linebackers will need to frustrate them.Jamming the receivers at the line early and often should force Zach Wilson to go through his reads and delay his processing time.Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets Madden 23 PredictionMiami Dolphins 14, New York Jets 1415 punts, 7 turnovers, and 10 sacksEmmanuel Ogbah: 6 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 10 tklsJaelan Phillips: 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, 1 FR, 6 tklsElandon Roberts: 1 TFL, 1 INT, 16 tackles1 INT for Kader Kohou and Xavien HowardFins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami Dolphins 28, New York Jets 13Support the show Let's connect on Twitter: @FinsFamilyPod

Tua Tagovailoa has been the talk of the NFL all week after suffering a gruesome concussion in prime time for all the world to see. Now that it's confirmed he's ok, let's get back to football and take a look at a game that was just 2 plays away from seeing the Miami Dolphins start the year 4-0.Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals Week 4 RecapThe GreatThe defense played another rock-solid game, despite Xavien Howard going out with an injury in the 3rd quarter.The offensive line continues to give the quarterback time to throw. Tyreek Hill cannot be covered.The GoodTua looked really good yet again, outside of an underthrow deep to Hill, he was nearly perfect.Raheem Mostert got the run game going and looked really impressive.Kader Kohou gave up a big pass to Tyler Boyd at the beginning of the 4th quarter but otherwise held his own.The defensive line and linebackers really put the hurt on Joe Mixon, stuffing him time and time again.The BadTua goes out with a gruesome injury in the second quarter that likely puts him out for a few weeks at least, but I'd expect it to be over a month.Tee Higgins was wide open all day, pulling in 7 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown.Two bad interceptions away from a big win in the face of adversity.The injury to Tua has garnered attention from social media doctors across the world. While they fight for their 15 minutes of outrage-induced fame, there's a human being behind the story that will be facing a long journey back to the playing field to continue building upon his breakout season. For now, we back Teddy Bridgewater and get a look at how good this coaching staff can be. #FinsUp baby! Let's connect: @FinsFamilyPodSupport the show

On today's show, we're catching up on a tremendous win against the Buffalo Bills, then diving into a Thursday night Prime Time game against the Cincinnati Bengals! There's a lot to cover in this one, hold onto your seat!Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills RecapThe Great: The bend, but don't break defense showed no fear against the high-powered Bills offense.The Good: Tua continues to make plays when they matter the most, continuing to elevate his play to another level.The Bad: The Bills were missing a large number of defensive starters, so I'd have expected a more dominant offensive performance. Miami Dolphins Week 4 Prime Time Injury ReportTE's Cethan Carter and Hunter Long are OUT.LT Terron Armstead is Questionable to play, he did not practice.DT Raekwon Davis is Questionable after not playing last week but got in a limited practice on Wednesday.QB Tua Tagovailoa, CB Xavien Howard, S Brandon Jones, WR Jaylen Waddle, and WR Cedrick Wilson are all listed as Questionable but got in a limited practice on Wednesday.Cincinnati Bengals Week 4 Prime Time Injury ReportDT D.J. Reader and TE Drew Sample are OUT.OT La'el Collins and LB Germaine Pratt are Questionable despite practicing in full on Wednesday.Team StatsDolphins Offense13th in total yards with 355.3 yds/gm4th in passing with 291.3 yds/gm 31st in rushing with 64.0 yds/gm 8th in pts with 27.7 pts/gm2 INTsBengals Offense20th in total yards with 338.7 yds/gm 14th in passing with 241.7 yds/gm 20th in rushing with 97.0 yds/gm 10th in pts with 21.3 pts/gm4 INTs and 2 fumbles lostDolphins Defense31st in total yards, allowing 413.7 yds/gm 31st in passing, allowing 297.7 yds/gm 20th in rushing, allowing 116.0 yds/gm 16th in pts allowed, allowing 21.3 pts/gm+2 turnover diff with 1 INT and 3 FRBengals Defense8th in total yards, allowing 310.7  yds/gm 14th in passing, allowing 224.7  yds/gm 8th in rushing, allowing 86.0  yds/gm 9th in pts allowed, allowing 18.3 pts/gm-1 turnover diff  with 2 INTs and 3 FRTop PerformersDolphinsTua Tagovailoa, QB: 71.3%, 925 yds, 8 TDs, 2 INTs, 5 sacksJaylen Waddle, WR: 19 catches, 342 yds, 3 TDsTyreek Hill, WR: 21 catches, 317 yds, 2 TDsMelvin Ingram, LB: 2 sacks, 3 TFL, 1 PD, 1 FF, 2 FR, 1 TDJevon Holland, S: 16 tkls, 1.5 sacks, 3 PD, 1 INT, 1 FFBrandon Jones, S: 24 tkls, 1 sack, 2 PD, 1 FFBengals Joe Burrow, QB: 64.0%, 812 yds, 6 TDs, 4 INTs, 15 sacksJa'Marr Chase, WR: 21 catches, 212 yds, 2 TDsTee Higgins, WR: 13 catches, 191 yds, 1 TDTrey Hendrickson, DE: 9 tkls, 2.5 sacks, 1 TFL, 2 FFVonn Bell, S: 17 tkls, 3 TFL, 1 PD, 1 FFB.J. Hill, DT: 12 tkls, 1.5 sacks, 1 TFL, 2 PD, 1 FF, 2 FRMadden 23 PredictionMiami Dolphins 17, Cincinnati Bengals 22Tua Tagovailoa: 17/27, 141 yds, 1 TD, 1 INTJoe Burrow: 27/31, 268 yds, 0 TDs, 2 INTsTee Higgins: 10 catches, 119 ydsXavien Howard: 2 INTs, 7 tkls, 1 TFLFins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami 31, Cincinnati 28Let's connect: @FinsFamilyPodSupport the show

Now that we've had time to fully embrace the spectacular win from last week, it's time to buckle down and prepare for a Buffalo Bills team that has dominated us for years. On today's show, we'll take a look at each team's hot start and figure out what Miami can do to not only stay hot themselves but finally snatch a victory against Josh Allen and the Bills.Buffalo Bills DominanceHave outscored the Miami Dolphins 117 - 37 in their last three games.They've outscored their opponents 72 - 17 this season.Josh Allen is 7-0 in his last 7 games against the Miami Dolphins, throwing 19 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions.Burning QuestionsHow important is it for the Miami Dolphins to get off to a good start in this game?Has the light bulb turned on for Tua? Can the Miami Dolphins' offensive line stay dominant?Can the Miami Dolphins continue to build on the running game?How do the Miami Dolphins deal with the Buffalo Bills all-star safeties, Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, considering how impactful Marcus Williams was against us last week?Can Xavien Howard bounce back and lock down Stefon Diggs?How does our front 7 get back on track and find some success rushing the passer?Josh Allen has looked unstoppable through two weeks of football, how do you stop him, or at the very least, slow him down?Madden 23 PredictionMiami Dolphins 24, Buffalo Bills 7Tua Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill for a 32-yard touchdown in the first quarter.Xavien Howard returns an interception 65 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter.Jerome Baker recovers a Josh Allen fumble and returns it 69 yards for the score in the second quarter.Devin Singletary finds the endzone on a 1 yard run in the third quarter.Jason Sanders hits a 50-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.Tua Tagovailoa: 13/14 - 155 yards - 1 Touchdown - 0 InterceptionsJosh Allen: 18/25 - 193 yards - 0 Touchdowns - 3 Interceptions - 3 Rushes - 47 Yards Rushing - 1 FumbleXavien Howard has 2 interceptions and a Touchdown.Kader Kohou with the game-sealing interception.Fins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami 28, Buffalo 38Catch ya next time, #FinsUp baby! Let's connect: @FinsFamilyPodSupport the show

In perhaps the most defining moment of Tua Tagovailoa's young career, the Miami Dolphins overcame a 21-point deficit in the 4th quarter to snatch victory from the Baltimore Ravens, leaving Baltimore and its fans stunned, the Miami Dolphins sitting at 2-0, and answering many of the doubts fans have had about our young signal caller.Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens Week 2 RecapThe GreatThe Miami Dolphins are the first team in twelve seasons to come back from a 21-point deficit in the fourth quarter and win. All other teams combined for a 0-711 record during that time frame. (ESPN Stats & Info)Tyreek Hill (11-190-2) and Jaylen Waddle (11-171-2) become the first teammates to have 10+ receptions, 150+ yards, and 2+ touchdowns each in the same game in NFL history. (Greg Harvey @BetweenTheNums )Tua Tagovailoa looked amazing in this game, throwing 36 completions on 50 attempts for 469 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions for an astounding 90 QBR and tying a franchise record with Marino and Griese for most touchdowns in a game.The offensive line gave Tua plenty of time for most of the day, allowing just 1 sack, and leading the way to 86 yards rushing on just 18 carries; including a pivotal block by Greg Little to unleash Chase Edmons for a 28-yard scamper on the final drive.The GoodThe running game was on point! Raheem Mostert carried the ball 11 times for 51 yards, while Chase Edmonds tacked on 33 yards on 5 carries, including a 28-yard clutch run on the final drive.Alec Ingold had a dominant performance at FB in this one, making big-time blocks and catches all throughout the game.Mike Gesicki is alive! 4 catches, 41 yards, and a highlight jump ball in the back of the endzone showed off that athleticism we're dying to see more of from the TE.Kader Kohou played most of 2nd half as CB2; Needham only returned to play the final 3 snaps. (@DanielOyefusi)River Cracraft was once again elevated from the practice squad to participate in this one and once again made the most of his opportunities, finding the endzone in the third quarter. The coaching adjustments were phenomenal all-around. From Mike McDaniel getting his team in a one-drive-at-a-time mindset to Josh Boyer making the decision to pull Needham for the rookie Kohou. The BadThe opening kickoff was returned 103 yards by Baltimore Ravens WR Devin Duvernay.Lamar Jackson to Rashod Bateman for a 75-yard touchdown on the first play after tying the game.Lamar Jackson's 75-yard run straight through the defense put the Ravens up 35-14 at the end of the third quarter.Nik Needham essentially got benched in the second half in favor of Kader Kohou.The entire defense just got dominated by the Ravens, getting zero sacks and zero turnovers; essentially allowing the Ravens to do whatever they wanted for most of the day.This was a defining moment for Tua Tagovailoa and to some extent, Mike McDaniel, as well. It started off really messy, but we all know it's how you finish that defines you, and our boys finished in the best way possible. Enjoy your victory Monday Fins Fans, you deserve it, and I'll catch you later this week as we prepare to take on the Buffalo Bills in week 3. #FinsUp baby!Let's connect: @FinsFamilyPodSupport the show

Our Miami Dolphins got off to a great start against the New England Patriots in week 1, but now they face the Baltimore Ravens' stout defense and MVP QB Lamar Jackson in week 2. On today's show, we'll talk about what made Miami so successful against the Ravens last year and how we can duplicate it this weekend.Miami Dolphins News & NotesOL Austin Jackson was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, he's set to miss at least the next four weeks.Signed OT Brandon Shell, a   six-year starter who spent the last two years with the Seahawks.Miami Dolphins Week 2 Injury ReportTE Cethan Carter is Out with a concussion.RB Salvon Ahmed is Questionable with a heel injury.OT Terron Armstead is Questionable with a toe injury.WR Cedric Wilson is Questionable with a toe injury.DE Christian Wilkins is Questionable with a back injury.TE Hunter Long is Questionable with an ankle injury.Baltimore Ravens Week 2 Injury ReportWR James Proche is Doubtful with a groin injury.OT Ronnie Stanley is Doubtful with an ankle injury.RB J.K. Dobbins is Questionable with a lingering knee injury from last year.DT Travis Jones is Questionable with a knee injury.FB Patrick Ricard is Questionable with a calf injury.CB Marcus Peters is Questionable with a knee injury.CB Brandon Stephens is Questionable with a quad injury.CB Marlon Humphrey is Questionable with a groin injury.CB Kyle Fuller was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve with a torn ACL.View all injuries, including IR and PUP here: https://www.espn.com/nfl/injuries Game PreviewWhat do you want to see from Tua Tagovailoa?Mike McDaniel on Tua: “So I want his confidence to outweigh his perfectionism, or whatever that word would be, so that he can continue along his journey, but also be a little more present in reality.”The Miami Dolphins saw success against Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson last year, how do they do it again?If Terron Armstead doesn't play, how does Miami hold off the pass rush?How do the Miami Dolphins get the run game going?Will Miami Dolphins undrafted free agent rookie cornerback Kader Kohou get more playing time this week?The Miami Dolphins win this game if…The Miami Dolphins lose this game if…Madden 23 PredictionMiami Dolphins 9, Baltimore Ravens 23Tua Tagovailoa throws 17 completions on 27 attempts for 195 yards with no touchdowns and 4 interceptions.Lamar Jackson throws 5 completions on 8 attempts for 42 yards with 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions and runs the ball 8 times for 69 yards and a touchdown.Mike Gesicki catches 5 passes for 67 yards.Cedric Wilson catches 4 passes for 61 yards.Odafe Oweh dominates the offensive line with 3 sacks.Chuck Clark returns an interception for a touchdown.Justin Tucker and Jason Sanders kick 3 field goals each.Fins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami 20, Baltimore 17Support the show

One game up and one game down and it's a Miami Dolphins victory Monday! Today we're recapping the Miami Dolphins' 20-7 victory over the New England Patriots. We'll take a look at the great, the good, and the bad of the day, reflect on some things I'd like to see more of, and hype up a talented young player that definitely needs to see more playing time.Miami Dolphins NewsInactives Included: DB Eric Rowe, CB Noah Igbinoghene, WR Erik Ezukanma, RB Salvon Ahmed, TE Tanner Conner, LB Trey Flowers, and QB Skylar ThompsonOffensive linemen Austin Jackson, Greg Little, and Terron Armstead all saw their way to the sideline with injuries throughout the game. Jackson did not return.The GreatThe usage of Tyreek Hill was everything we hoped for and more. It took Jaylen Waddle a while to get involved, but once he did, the game was over. The Coaching Aggressiveness. On both offense and defense, the team stayed aggressive and it paid off. The GoodTua Tagavailoa was slinging it with accuracy most of the day, throwing the ball 33 times, completing 23 of them for 270 yards and a touchdown. Chase Edmonds didn't have an overly impressive stat line on the ground, just 25 yards on 12 carries, but he played safety valve for Tua in some huge spots. Jevon Holland and Xavien Howard showed why they deserve all the hype and accolades we fans throw at them. Brandon Jones was all over the field, making it hard to miss #29 flying every which way and making plays! Zach Sieler continued to show why he's probably the most underrated defensive lineman in all of football. The Defense continued their success from last season, playing bend, but don't break football throughout the game and allowing just 7 points on a drive that probably should have ended, but was kept alive by a questionable penalty. The BadThe offensive line, while improved, was far from great. Tua was sacked 3 times for a loss of 28 yards and there were virtually no running lanes to speak of the entire game. The run defense left a lot to be desired yet again. I talked about how important it was to stop the run in the pre-game show, but apparently, they didn't hear me. Tua Tagavailoa is also, unfortunately, in the bad section. While he did nothing to lose us the game, many of the frustrations fans had with him in his first two seasons reared their ugly head again in this one. What I'd Like to See More of from the Miami DolphinsRookie Undrafted Free Agent Kader Kohou should 100% see more playing time. He split snaps with Keion Crossen in this game at the 3rd cornerback spot, but his presence was known when he was on the field. Raheem Mostert wasn't as involved as I'd like to see, because when he was, he was explosive! Just 5 carries for 16 yards but he brings a level of speed you just don't see that often. Tua Tagavailoa rolling out and running! The guy can really sling it on the run and with the offensive line woes, I'm just unsure why we don't get him on the move more often. On top of that, there was an opportunity late in this game to pick up a first down with a 2-yard run, and instead, he skipped the ball to Trent Sherfield for an incompletion. Let's move those legs baby!Final ThoughtsOverall this was exactly what we needed to see from the Miami Dolphins in a pivotal divisional game against a hated rival to start the season. There will always be things to improve on, but a 20-7 win over the Patriots is the confidence boost the team, and the fans, needed to get this season rolling. Onto Baltimore to take down Lamar and revel in our 2-0 start. #FinsUp baby!

Football is finally back! On today's show, we'll review the final Miami Dolphins roster moves of the offseason, take a gander at the Miami Dolphins injury report and preview our Miami Dolphins week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. Could the Miami Dolphins actually make the playoffs this year?!Jason Jenkins"It won't be your geography that marks your journey. It'll be three things: the depth of your relationships, the foundation of your values, and the courage of your decision-making.”Remembering Jason Jenkins: https://www.miamidolphins.com/remembering-jason-jenkins/ Miami Dolphins Roster MovesSigned cornerback Justin Bethel and placed safety Clayton Fejedelem on injured reserve.Signed offensive lineman James Empey and defensive tackle Niles Scott to the practice squad.Signed veteran wide receiver Freddie Swain to the practice squad.Signed defensive end Big Kat Bryant, defensive tackle Christopher Hinton, offensive tackle Kion Smith, and defensive back Chris Steele to the practice squad.Released defensive tackle Niles Scott.Reached an injury settlement with DE/LB Brennan Scarlett, releasing him from IR and allowing him to play again this season.Miami Dolphins Final Practice Squad for Week 1ZaQuandre White - RBBraylon Sanders - WRRiver Cracraft - WRFreddie Swain - WRLarnel Coleman - OTKion Smith - OTJames Empey - OLCameron Goode - EdgePorter Gustin - EdgeMarkaviest “Big Kat” Bryant - DEJosiah Bronson - DTChristopher Hinton - DTBen Stille, DLKalon Barnes - CBChris Steele - CBVerone McKinley III - SMiami Dolphins Number ChangesMyles Gaskins went from 37 to 3.Erik “Eazy-E” Ezukanma went from 87 to 18, formerly worn by Preston Williams.Kader Kohou went from 38 to 28.Channing Tindall went from 51 to 41.Tanner Conner went from 48 to 80.Miami Dolphins Week 1 Injury ReportRB Salvon Ahmed - Questionable with a heel injury.TE Tanner Conner - Questionable with a knee injury.CB Eric Rowe - Questionable with a pectoral injury.OLB Andrew Van Ginkel - Questionable with an illness.DT Raekwon Davis - Questionable with a knee injury.New England Patriots Week 1 Injury ReportWR Jakobi Meyers - Questionable with a knee injury.WR Ty Montgomery - Questionable with a knee injury.OT Isaiah Wynn - Questionable with a back injury.S Joshuah Bledsoe - Questionable with a groin injury.CB  Shaun Wade - Questionable with an ankle injury.Game PreviewDid you see any surprises on the Miami Dolphins opening day lineup?What are the keys to a Miami Dolphins victory?Who are you most excited to watch?Will the running game continue to be a problem?Is our defense going to be as good as we think it is?Are we underestimating the New England Patriots?Are we overestimating the Miami Dolphins?Madden PredictionMiami Dolphins 14, New England Patriots 7Tua Tagovailoa throws 17 completions on 24 attempts for 212 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTsMac Jones throws 9 completions on 19 attempts for 78 yards with 0 TDs and 2 INTsChase Edmonds: 10 rushes, 45 yards rushing, 1 Rushing TD, 3 receptions, 8 yards receivingTyreek Hill: 5 rec, 69 yards, 1 TDJaylen Waddle: 4 rec, 70 yardsJerome Baker: 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sackXavien Howard: 2 INTsFins Family Podcast Final Prediction: Miami 24, New England 20

Today on the Fins Family Podcast, we talk about some surprisingly accurate predictions from the Madden sim, recap the Miami Dolphins victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, have a Q&A session in response to the roster cutdowns, and review how the practice squad is shaping up so far.News & NotesCondolences to the family of Communications and Community Affairs, Jason Jenkins, who passed away unexpectedly this past week. Condolences also to the Fins Family that knew him, I've seen many heavy hearts on Twitter and my heart goes out to all of you.Celebration of life for Jason Jenkins on Monday, Sept. 5 at 4:00 pm at @HardRockStadium. Byron Jones stays on the PUP, he will miss the first 4 weeks of the season.LB Trey Flowers signs with the Miami Dolphins.OT Kellen Diesch signing with the Bears practice squad after spending training camp with Miami as a UDFA.DT Benito Jones was signed by the Detroit LionsPreseason Week 3 Recap: Miami Dolphins 48, Philadelphia Eagles 10Madden predicted we'd win this game 34-0 and it wasn't far off. The Philadelphia Eagles did not play any of their starters.Tua to Tyreek looked amazing and justified Dolfans' excitement for the season.Good to see Needham back out there; Kader Kohou looks like a steal.Zach Sieler is a monster.Mostert, Gaskin, and Ahmed all looked amazing; I was surprised to hear Coach McDaniel say it was a tough decision between Gaskin, Ahmed, and Michel.River Cracraft did everything he could to earn a roster spot, he could become a solid starter if given the chance.Clayton Fejedelem really stood out in this game, it's no surprise he made the team.Skylar out there dropping dimes yet again, including a perfect over-the-shoulder to Eazy-E drew the pass interference.Roster Cutdown Q&AWho were you most excited to see make the team?Erik Ezukanma (aka Eazy-E)Skylar ThompsonKader KohouWho are you surprised was released?River CracraftLynn Bowden Jr.Solomon KindleyPorter GustinWho are you surprised made the team?Sam EguavoenClayton Fejedelem5 Tight EndsIs there anyone cut from another team that you hope Miami takes a look at?Tony Jefferson, Safety, Baltimore Ravens (Signed with the New York Giants)Sam Martin, Punter, Denver Broncos (Signed with the Buffalo Bills)Alec Lindstrom, Center, Dallas Cowboys (Signed with the Dallas Cowboys practice squad)Trey Sermon, Running Back, San Francisco 49ersPractice Squad SigningsBraylon Sanders, Wide ReceiverLarnel Coleman, Offensive TackleKalon Barnes, CornerbackCameron Goode, LinebackerVerone McKinley III, SafetyPorter Gustin, Edge RusherZaQuandre White, Running BackRiver Cracraft, Wide ReceiverBen Stille, Defensive LinemanHow do you think Chris Grier and Coach McDaniel did on their first roster cut down together? Let me know on Twitter @FinsFamilyPod and while you're there, tell me what you think of the new logo! 

In the final preseason game, several position battles are yet to be won, and some locked-in roster spots may surprise you. Today we'll talk about the Miami Dolphins top 5 position battles to watch in our final preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles and who I like to win them.Miami Dolphins News and NotesTino Ellis was released from IR on an injury settlement, could he return?Nik Needham and Keion Crossen are dealing with minor injuries.Conflicting reports on whether or not tight-end Mike Gesicki is being shopped on the trade market. They brought in free agent defensive end Trey Flowers for a workout, but to this point have not signed him.Jaylen Waddle is still not participating in practice and is not expected to play in the final preseason game. Cut safety Sheldrick Redwine, punter Sterling Hofrichter and linebacker Deandre Johnson. Put cornerback Mackensie Alexander and fullback John Lovett on IR.Top 5 Last Chance Position BattlesCornerbackByron Jones on the PUP.Trill Williams and MacKensie Alexander on IR.Nik Needham is questionable with what coach McDaniel calls a “minor injury”.Locked-In: Xavien Howard, Byron Jones, Nik NeedhamKey Battle Participants: Noah Igbinoghene, Keion Crossen, Elijah Hamilton, Kader Kohou, Elijah Campbell, D'Angelo Ross, Quincy WilsonFree Agent Options: Joe Haden, Chris Harris Jr., Xavier Rhodes, Josh NormanLinebackerSurprised by the Deandre Johnson cut.Rookies Channing Tindall and Cameron Goode continue to show out.Locked-In: Jaelan Phillips, Jerome Baker, Elandon Roberts, Melvin Ingram, Andrew Van Ginkel, Channing TindallKey Battle Participants: Sam Eguavoen, Brennan Scarlett, Darius Hodge, Calvin Munson, Duke Riley, Cameron Goode, Porter Gustin Defensive LineThe fourth-year pro, Porter Gustin, is versatile and has been impressive.Undrafted Free Agents Ben Stille and Owen Carney Jr. have been making plays.Locked-In: Emmanuel Ogbah, Raekwon Davis, Christian Wilkins, Zach SielerKey Battle Participants: Niles Scott, Benito Jones, John Jenkins, Ben Stille, Owen Carney Jr., Porter GustinWide ReceiverEazy-E locks down a roster spot with a huge performance in week 2 of the preseason.Trent Sherfield may have locked down a spot as well, he's been consistently good all camp and was running with the first team in the second preseason game.Locked-In: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Cedrick Wilson Jr., Trent Sherfield, Erik EzukanmaKey Battle Participants: Mohamed Sanu, Preston Williams, Lynn Bowden Jr., River Cracraft, Braylon SandersRunning BackZaQuandre White finally got his chance on the field and made the most of it.Locked-In: Chase Edmonds, Raheem MostertKey Battle Participants: Sony Michel, Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed, Zaquandre White, Gerrid DoaksBONUS: QuarterbackSkylar Thompson was impressive for the second week in a row, going 9/10 for 129 yards and a touchdown. Big connection with Eazy-E too. Bridgewater went 10/20 for 119 yards and no scores.Do the Miami Dolphins keep three quarterbacks, consider letting Teddy go, or try to sneak Skylar onto the practice squad?  Madden Prediction: Miami Dolphins 34, Philadelphia Eagles 0Teddy Bridgewater has a fine day, throwing for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns.Myles Gaskin earns a roster spot, running for 95 yards on 14 carries.Lynn Bowden Jr. continues to be explosive, with 80 yards on 2 catches.Jerome Baker balls out, recording 12 tackles, a sack, and 2 tackles-for-a-loss. Andrew Van Ginkel lays d

In this episode of the Fins Family Podcast, we recap the Miami Dolphins gut-wrenching 15-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in week 2 of the 2022 NFL preseason. We'll take a look at how Tua Tagovailoa faired in his first action of the year, commiserate over the running game for a second straight week, and fall in love with Erik Ezukanma.All 3 QBs got in the gameTua looks good, shows strong command and leadership; did a good job buying time and finding the open receiverBridgewater looked like Teddy Bridgewater, some beautiful throws overshadowed by excessive backward running and overthrown ballsSkylar Thompson stole the show again making a case for himself as the backupThe Receiving CoreMike Gesicki was having a rough go and stayed in for a large portion of the game because of it.Erik Ezukanma solidifies a roster spot, and likely the 4th WR spot to boot with a strong 6 catches for 114 yards that only tells a small part of the story.Despite being heavily targeted and involved, Braylon Sanders failed to make a positive impression.Trent Sherfield pulled in his lone target for 16 yards on a beautiful route and throw from Tua. Since he's playing with the 1's I'd assume he's got a spot.Lynn Bowden Jr played heavily on special teams but only had 1 target on offense.River Cracraft ran some nice routes and did a great job getting open to bail out his QB, just not sure he's shown enough.Mohamed Sanu and Preston Williams didn't move the needle at all for themselves. The Run Game Struggles Again18 carries for 37 yards from 7 ball carriers.Salvon Ahmed leads the night with 5 for 20.Sony Michel fails to convert on 2nd and 1 and 3rd and 1, finishing with 2 carries for 0 yards.Chase Edmonds runs 3 times for 3 yards.Myles Gaskin goes 4 for 12 with a fumble at the end of the half.ZaQuandre White with a beautiful pass from Skylar Thompson, makes a man miss, and scores.Cornerback WoesNoah Igbinoghene continued to struggleNik Needham and Keion Crossen both went down with seemingly minor injuries but both were lost for the game; Needham was having a good game before the injury.Mackensie Alexander got smoked on a slant on one of his first plays in the game but redeemed himself on a nice pass breakup a few plays later.Kader Kohou took advantage of his opportunity, performing very well in coverage.Elijah Campbell had a meh night after a strong showing last week.Linebacker BattleStarters Zach Sieler, Jaelan Phillips, and Andrew Van Ginkel all stood out in their minimal play time.Duke Riley is a beast.Channing Tindall was all over the place, as the Madden sim told us he'd be, recording 6 tackles on the night and being around the ball constantly.Porter Gustin lands another sack and a TFL, making a strong case to put him on the 53-man.Cameron Goode was once again… good. 5 tackles and a tackle for a loss.Ben Stille showed up again too, grabbing a sack and a TFL for another strong showing.Did Darius Hodge play?  Jason Sanders misses the game-winning FG (46 yards)

In this episode of the Fins Family Podcast, we preview the Miami Dolphins upcoming preseason matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. We also have news to talk about out of training camp, an interview with Coach McDaniel to analyze, and a Madden simulation to give way too much thought to.Miami Dolphins NewsTrill Williams will miss the season with a torn ACLJaylen Waddle held out of practice with  a “minor” injuryReleased center Cole Banwart, wide receiver DeVonte Dedmon (return specialist), and defensive lineman Jordan WilliamsWaived/Injured cornerback Tino EllisAdam Shaheen opted for knee surgery after voided trade with the Texans, headed to IRSigned former Vikings and Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander You May Have Missed (training camp & practice notes)Coach talked about the bi-polar nature of being a coach in practice.“Wow, this Miami Dolphins fan base is phenomenal!”Jevon Holland is rocketing towards superstar status.Mike McDaniel Highlights from the Dan Le Batard Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBVdf8xNty0&t=3s]Thoughts on his new responsibility and natural ability to prioritize people over everything else.An inside look at his reaction to the news that Tyreek Hill may be available and a fun story about their first phone call.A hilarious interaction with Dan Marino being the most humble man alive.What it's like to be the coach of the Miami Dolphins and what surprises him.Strong words about what he sees in Tua Tagovailoa.A little insight into the priorities of the offense and how it works.Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders Game PreviewWill we and should we see the starters get some game action?The battle for the WR 4, 5, and 6 spots between Lynn Bowden Jr., Mohamed Sanu, Trent Sherfield, Preston Williams, Erik Ezukanma, Braylon Sanders, and River Cracraft.Can Skylar Thompson impress in back-to-back opportunities? Will Elijah Campbell and Keion Crossen continue to impress?Can former 1st-round pick Noah Igbinoghene show fans anything that would suggest an improvement?How does newcomer Mackensie Alexander do in his first live football action of the year?The battle for the final few LB spots has been ferocious, with Duke Riley, Calvin Munson, Channing Tindall, Cameron Goode, Deandre Johnson, Darius Hodge, and Porter Gustin all making big-time plays in the first preseason game and in practice.Benito Jones and Ben Stille made noticeable strides in preseason week 1, can they stack onto their recent success?Madden PredictionMiami Dolphins 24, Las Vegas Raiders 20Teddy doesn't look so hot with 169 yards and 2 interceptions for a QBR of 53.6Skylar picks up where he left off, going 8/11 for 96 yards and a score.The running game continues to struggle as Michel, Gaskin, Edmonds, and Mostert fail to find much space.Chase Edmonds dominates in the receiving game, catching 4 passes for 69 yards and a score.The defense is the real story, as Channing Tindall dominates with 4 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, and 2 sacks.Noah Igbinoghene pulls down 2 interceptions to give the fans some hope!Xavien Howard, Keion Crossen, Jerome Baker, and Sheldrick Redwine also pull in interceptions, with Redwine taking his 98 yards to the house!Jason Sanders struggles to hit the deep ball, going 3 for 5 with both missed field goals over 50 yards.

In this episode of the Fins Family Podcast, we recap the Miami Dolphins' 26-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Quite a few people helped solidify a roster spot, but there were a few obvious duds as well. All-in-all this was a highly entertaining preseason game that gave us tons to talk about this week!General CommentaryMike McDaniel's influence is obvious and refreshing.OffenseSkylar Thompson is an NFL QB.Lynn Bowden junior is explosive and shifty and made plays.Cedrick Wilson, Mohammed Sanu, and Trent Sherfield all looked like seasoned vets.Tanner Conner is a beast.The offense moved the ball between the zones very well but stalled 4x in the RedZone.The running game was atrocious, often the backs were hit behind the line of scrimmage. Gaskin broke off a 22-yard scamper and nearly scored, but that was the lone running highlight of the day for Miami.DefenseThe defense continued to make big plays when momentum was needed.Keion Crossen & Elijah Campbell were impressive, deflecting 3 passes between them and snagging a wild interception.Darius Hodge, 2nd-year UDFA who played with the Bengals last year, was explosive off the edge, contributing to both the INT & the Fumble.Duke Riley was all over the field.Cameron Goode & Deandre Johnson stood out.Channing Tindall was solid in his opportunities, which were few.Despite having a nice scoop and score to give the Phins the lead, Sam Eguavoen stood out for a lot of the wrong reasons.D'Angelo Ross and Elijah Hamilton may as well pack up now.Is Noah Igbinoghene any good?Special TeamsJason Sanders 4/4 on Field Goals over 50 yards.Sterling Hofrichter, 7th rd pick in 2020 by Falcons, had 3 of his 4 punts inside the 20Next Week: Raiders, Saturday, August 20th, 7:00pm

The Mike McDaniel era begins in Miami as the enigmatic young coach gets ready for his first live game action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in preseason week 1 of the 2022 NFL season.We'll take a look at what Coach McDaniels and his staff bring to the table, then dive into why I'm keeping an eye on 7th-round rookie QB Skylar Thompson,  rookie WR EZ-E and the WR battle, and the fresh injection of youth into the LB core.Thanks for listening to this episode of The Fins Family Podcast, where if you're a Dolphins fan, you're family… and if you're not… well I guess you're still ok.