Colts' Defense vs Dolphins' Offense
The team has lacked
a credible pass rush all season long. Brett Favre made them pay
dearly. Many of the defense's liabilities can be masked if two areas
improve: rushing the passer and stopping the run. The Colts have done
neither consistently and as a result they have put pressure on the
offense to score as much and as often as they can just to stay in the
game.
Miami
has a resurgent running game with Lamar Smith and a more than
competent QB in Jay Fielder. They have a balanced and no frills
attack. In a way they are the mirror image of the Colts. Miami's
defense is all pro quality and as long as their offense doesn't turn
the ball over, they have a legitimate chance to win each and every
game.
The
Colt defense has played with more intensity at home, but they have yet
to prove themselves week in and week out. They cannot play well
on most downs. Every down is critical. They must play with greater
aggression and discipline if they are to shut down the Dolphins.
Advantage:
Dolphins
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Miami Dolphinss
11/26/2000
when:
4:15
where: RCA Dome
TV: CBS
Team
Record
7
- 4
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