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Time to Sell on Dolphins Ahead of Tough Schedule

By Reed Wallach

Nov 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) attempts a pass
Nov 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) attempts a pass / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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The Miami Dolphins have become one of the most interesting stories of the NFL season, becoming the first team to lose seven straight and also win seven straight in the same season.

This recent surge has pushed the Dolphins into the final Wild Card spot heading into Week 17, but call me skeptical. WynnBET Sportsbook is also not sold, still placing the Dolphins far away from the AFC elite, setting them at +15000 to win the AFC and +30000 to win the Super Bowl.

Miami's Recent Schedule Leading to Fraudulent Narratives

Let's start here. Here's the list of the seven quarterbacks the Dolphins faced during their seven game winning streak.

  • Tyrod Taylor
  • Lamar Jackson
  • Joe Flacco
  • Cam Newton
  • Mike Glennon
  • Zach Wilson
  • Ian Book

Look at that! The Dolphins have feasted on inferior competition over the last several weeks outside of Lamar Jackson, including several QB's that shouldn't be in the league.

While this team controls their own destiny to the playoffs, I need to see them beat legitimate competition before I get on their bandwagon, which brings me to my next point.

Dolphins Future Schedule

The Dolphins head to Tennessee to face the AFC South leading Titans on Sunday, who will have extra rest and A.J. Brown at full capacity. This will be the toughest test for Miami since the beginning of November and I believe that this will be a rude awakening for Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins offense that has scored more than 24 twice in this winning streak, with the help of defensive touchdowns.

After the Titans game, the team hosts the New England Patriots in a game that will surely have a ton of playoff implications in the final week of the regular season. Miami was out-gained by more than 100 yards in the Week 1 matchup, but won by 1 with more turnover luck; a Damien Harris fumble at the goal line.

Notice a trend here? The Dolphins have been getting by all season on flukey plays and backup quarterbacks. I'm not buying any of it and think this lucky seven game heater is nothing but smoke and mirrors.

Make sure to fade Miami down the stretch as they face tougher, playoff bound opponents.

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