Dating back to 2008, the Ravens and Dolphins faced off 6 times.
The Ravens ended the Dolphins last successful season in the Wildcard game of 2008.
It’s early December, and the Miami Dolphins are entering the last month of the regular season as a relevant team, but the Baltimore Ravens are looking to put a kibosh to this success.
The Dolphins have shrugged off a 1-4 start and are now in the midst of a 6 game winning streak. To put this an historical perspective, the Dolphins have not won 7 straight regular season games in over 30 years.
Miami will be traveling to Baltimore this weekend to take on the Ravens, who are currently sitting in first place of the AFC North division. Over the last 8 years these two teams faced off in 6 contests with the Dolphins only managing one win, which was last year in Miami.
Outside of that win, the Ravens have consistently outplayed and out-toughed the Dolphins over the last 8 years. However, in a bit of irony ironic, the Dolphins have taken on the identity of a ground and pound, smash mouth football and resemble the very team and style that has given them so much trouble.
The Dolphins are likely to get most of their starting offensive lineman back in the lineup. Mike Pouncey appears to be already ruled out, however Adam Gase is confident that Branden Albert will play, and Laremy Tunsil has stated that he is certain to be in the line-up.
This is huge news, and if if they can play at a high level and finish the game it will certainly change the line at the best pay per head sportsbook.
The other major injury concern is the porcelain made DeVante Parker, who did not finish the 49ers game due to a back injury and will likely be held of of the game.
Unfortunately for the Dolphins, their offense will not have the same dimension without Parker in the lineup, and this could be a costly loss for the Dolphins.
The Ravens are always a tough out at home.
Regardless of injuries, the Dolphins need to continue to play their style of football, which has been a healthy dose of running the ball, along with an aggressive defense. If the Dolphins are going find victory, they are going to have to really play good football, because the Ravens are a good football team, especially in Baltimore, where they are 4-2 this season.
To be completely honest, this game concerns me– I’m not wetting my bed over it, but this will be the toughest test since the Steelers.
As good as Miami has been playing, they need to play even better and certainly more disciplined football, if they are going to beat Baltimore. In addition, Miami needs to focus on keeping the penalties down, especially personal fouls, because this is definitely going to be a chippy game with emotions running very high.
A loss in this game is not the end of the playoff dream for the Phins, but there is no denying that it would definitely take some air out of this team.
What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins News fans thoughts about whether or not Miami can out tough the Ravens at their own game and come away with a victory?