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Dolphins at Steelers

The Dolphins visit Pittsburgh without the services of young QB Tannehill. But the key to their 10 wins was usually based on running the football. When they succeeded in running up the total number of rushes, they won. See the weekly chart, below, of Miami Dolphins Total Rushing Plays. The little yellow W flags denote games won.

Total Rushing Plays

Miami Dolphins

2016 through Week 17


The Dolphins running game beat the Steelers in week 6. They will need it again if they hope to win this one as well. Successfully running the ball can protect the modest Dolphins defense which will struggle to contain a capable Steeler offense. Can the Dolphins repeat their earlier success? No doubt, the Steeler D will be prepared this time.

The computer likes the Steelers at home by 7.5. My guess: the Dolphins keep it close.

Bill Sanders for BudGoodeSports.com
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