The Miami Dolphins play host to the Green Bay Packers in a crucial matchup on Sunday from Hard Rock Stadium. The Packers come into this one with their playoff hopes on life support, knowing that they need to keep the wins coming. For the Dolphins, a recent losing skid has cast some doubt over how the next few weeks might go for this group as well. These two haven't met since all the way back in 2018 and with both teams looking quite a bit different now, this is sure to be an interesting matchup.
The Packers started this season thinking that it could be the end of quite a few years of making their way into the playoffs, though the last few weeks have instilled hope in this group. Two wins in a row, albeit against two of the worst teams in the NFL, has this group still in the running for a Wild Card spot. It would likely take wins in each of their last three games to find their way into the postseason but it certainly remains in play. Going on the road has been a problem for this team so far this season, with a 2-5 road record, while traveling to Miami isn't going to be an easy trip. This team has struggled in nearly every game against teams likely to make the postseason and changing that against another team with much to prove, will be a challenge.
One concern for this group is the injury report growing, especially on the offensive side of things. Aaron Jones (knee) is questionable, while AJ Dillon (concus sion) and Aaron Rodgers (thumb) are both probable. With added injuries on the offensive line, Green Bay could be hard-pressed against Miami's defensive front.
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While the offense has been this group's calling card over the last few years, the defense is what is likely to get them over the hump in this one. Miami has one of the league's best passing attacks but they haven't seen a secondary built like Green Bay's. Ranked second in the league in passing defense, the Packers have the tools to slow them down through the air. The more pressing concern is on the ground, where they rank 29th in rush defense, though will thankfully be facing a Miami ground game that is nearly non-existent. Quay Walker (105 tackles) has been elite in the middle and with Jaire Alexander (4 interceptions) on the outside, this group is built for success.
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