Bills vs. Dolphins Predictions: Can Buffalo End Six-Game Skid?

by Brian Galliford on Dec 18, 2011 11:00 AM EST in Sponsored Posts

The Buffalo Bills will take the field to host the Miami Dolphins in two hours. They'll do so riding a six-game losing streak, but also facing a team playing its first game under an interim head coach (Todd Bowles) after their former head coach (Tony Sparano) was fired. A marquee matchup this is not.

On November 20, these two teams technically played a football game in Miami, but only the Dolphins really showed up, as they lambasted the Bills 35-8 in what was 60 minutes of physical domination. Some light, pretty sad trash talk has ensued between the two teams, and the Bills have been trying to drum up the redemption card all week.

What is everyone expecting from the game today? Anything you're looking for in particular? I'd like to see a stronger effort from C.J. Spiller this week, and I'd like to see experimentation defensively - even if they lose. On the field, I'm expecting a low-scoring, ugly affair, and I like the Dolphins to win this one by a final of 16-10. Make your predictions, folks!

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Hmmmmmmmmm

What Bills players are going to show up today? That’s the question.

They have to win this one, don’t they? At home, in front of fans.
This is for pride.

Bills 31 Fish 24

"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Dec 18, 2011 11:11 AM EST reply actions

agreed

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Dec 18, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions

I’d like to see the Bills run the ball at least 25 times. We always abandon the running game way to quickly

by billsfan26 on Dec 18, 2011 11:15 AM EST reply actions

23-20 fins

Id like Fitz to be able to throw the ball well, to our team. Id like Stevie to have a nice game, also CJ to run hard vs the 3rd ranked rush D.

Dareus, A Williams or Sheppard will create a turnover today.

Come on Buffalo, please?

by bflo on Dec 18, 2011 11:24 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Dareus, A Williams or Sheppard will create a turnover today.

The rookie tri-force?

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Dec 18, 2011 11:29 AM EST up reply actions

Yes sir.

I want it to be Williams. He should have had a pick vs Tenn but dropped it.

Come on Buffalo, please?

by bflo on Dec 18, 2011 11:50 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

if they all generate a turnover

Im deferring to you for all future predictions!

If one of them does its still a great call regardless. The Bills have been so boring to watch recently I thank you for giving me something to watch and cheer for bflo haha

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Dec 18, 2011 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

As a longhorn fan I will tell you this he needs to work on his hands. He knows this though so I bet he will work on it. Not catching the ball was his biggest knock.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Dec 18, 2011 12:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Dareus as Ganondorf, I like it.

I like to believe this has more to do with the Bills players feeling like they can be something special. They started a year 0-8 and finished 4-4 while taking playoff and championship game bound teams to OT and 3 pt nail biters. All this with one year under a new coach and with a young roster. Im sure they can feel what they are capable of. -poz

by RBbills on Dec 18, 2011 11:58 AM EST up reply actions

hahaha, imagine that as a nickname!

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Dec 18, 2011 11:59 AM EST up reply actions

Phins @ Bills

Game is on local TV here today due to the Bucs playing last night…Sad to say but the Bills and the Bucs seasons are closely paralleling each other as both teams started with so much promise…

Can the Bills some way salvage their season with a win over the hated Phins? After picking the the Bills to beat the Titans (should have won) and the Chargers (rocks in my head—they suck on the west coast), I will happily pick them to roll the Phins. I will boldly predict that if the Bills beat the Phins today they will beat the Broncos next week but if they lose today they will end the season on a 9 game losing streak!!

Phins hate playing in the cold and the Bills will come out smoking. Spiller will get 15 to 20 carries and explode for 125+ yards to lead the Bills to victory. Bills defense comes up big by forcing 3+ turnovers as the Bills beat the Phins.

Bills 30 Phins 20

Locks of the week:

Packers (-13.5) 45 Chiefs 23, Pack rolls to perfection!
Saints (-6.5) 37 Vikings 20, As The Saints go Marching On..

Upsets of the week:

Panthers (6.5) 27 Texans 24, Darn Tooting I like Cam Newton!
Chargers (2.5) 31 Ravens 27, Chargers making their late run
Broncos (+7.5) 23 Pats 20, Our Father who art in Heaven (Broncos @ Home)

Good luck and Go Bills!!!

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."
Dick Butkus

by Goose22 on Dec 18, 2011 11:43 AM EST reply actions

Jake Long is not going to play, thats a plus

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Dec 18, 2011 11:45 AM EST reply actions

Bills should break their streak today.

I need some hope to carry me into the offseason…..

by RBbills on Dec 18, 2011 12:03 PM EST reply actions

Can Buffalo End Six-Game Skid?

No.

No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.

by sireric on Dec 18, 2011 12:06 PM EST reply actions

Boooooo!!!

:-)

"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Dec 18, 2011 12:20 PM EST up reply actions

I think we will know after the Dolphins first offensive possession.

If the Bills defense gives up yet another 6 minute, multiple 3rd and long conversion, opening drive, it wil be another butt kicking. On the other hand, if the defense can start strong and gain confidence and aggression, then streak could be over. I think the former is the more likely of the two.

prediction for 2011 season is 5 and 11

by jpheff on Dec 18, 2011 12:11 PM EST reply actions

there is hope for pressure on the QB today at least

without Jake Long. If we can hit Moore, hes hurt and could be rattled.

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Dec 18, 2011 12:12 PM EST up reply actions

My crazy prediction. Kyle moore will have a sack from the olb position.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Dec 18, 2011 12:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

that is a crazy prediction!

Ill take sacks from anywhere so here’s hoping

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Dec 18, 2011 12:39 PM EST up reply actions

Miami 9 Buffalo 5 in a heart breaker. This game is going to suck. Look for a pointless safety to raise our spirits up.

by JJS on Dec 18, 2011 12:47 PM EST reply actions

Buf 30-10

I think the streak will finally be broken.

Check out http://mocknfldrafts.blogspot.com/

by Billsdownunder on Dec 18, 2011 12:52 PM EST reply actions

Going down again

I dont see the Bills winning a game the rest of the season.

Oh, by the way. Nice comments this week on the support for Pears and his new contract. Let’s see…..so far in the game, Holding, Personal foul, Allowed Wake to make a sack…….and we are just in the first half.
That’s what you get for $9M! A servicable takle.

by HotinAZ on Dec 18, 2011 2:05 PM EST reply actions