The Dolphins just had their best and biggest win of the season, tearing apart a good San Diego Chargers team. However, instead of flying high over the impressive Charger victory, the Dolphins and their fans need to pull back the reigns and focus on their next opponent, because if the Dolphins want to make the playoffs, then they are going to need at least 10 victories to do it. There are currently 11 teams with a winning record in the AFC and only 6 teams will make the playoffs so every victory here on out is crucial.
The Dolphins will be facing a very tough Lions team in Detroit, and if the Dolphins are not prepared to play, then this game has the potential to be a let down game. Most football gambling fans would say that the Lions’ defense is going to be the best defense that the Dolphins have faced so far this season. They have a stout defensive line led by Ndamukong Suh, and they lead the league in points allowed at 15.8 per game, also they are ranked second best against the run and 5th best against the pass. If Lamar Miller’s shoulder is not well enough to play against the Lions, then Miami is going to be a one-dimensional offense, which will play right into the teeth of the Lions defense.
Calvin Johnson, who has been banged up recently, should be healthy enough to play this Sunday, and even though Grimes is putting up another pro-bowl type season he is going to have his hands full with megatron.
The Dolphins do not match up well against Detroit in many areas on the football field, so they better not be celebrating the Chargers victory too much, because this game is screaming for a Dolphins let down. Hopefully the players and coaches can build off the Chargers game and be ready to take on the Lions in Detroit. If not then the Dolphins are going to get a quick and hard reality check, and with a tight race in the AFC, a let down could prove extremely costly.