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5 Bold Predictions for Dolphins vs. Jaguars

5 Bold Predictions For Dolphins vs. Jaguars

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The Miami Dolphins travel to Jacksonville to take on the consistently improving Jaguars. Here are five things to watch for in this in-state matchup.

5. Miami Will Score A TD In First Quarter Second Straight Week

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5. Miami Will Score A TD In First Quarter Second Straight Week

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The Miami Dolphins have struggled early in games this season, but dominated the Bears in the first half last week and never let off the gas after that. This week Miami faces a depleted Jacksonville defense that has been torched through the air this year, so expect the ‘Phins to score early for a second straight game.

4. Blake Bortles Will Be Sacked 4 Or More Times

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4. Blake Bortles Will Be Sacked 4 Or More Times

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The Jaguars have allowed the most sacks in the league so far this season, and Miami’s defense swarms to the quarterback. Cameron Wake and Olivier Vernon should have a field day in the Jacksonville backfield in Week 8.

3. Ryan Tannehill Will Be Sacked 4 Or More Times

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3. Ryan Tannehill Will Be Sacked 4 Or More Times

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The Dolphins face off this week against a Jaguars defense that is second in the NFL in sacks. While the protection has been good for Tannehill so far this season (allowing a sack every 15.6 plays), the Jaguars personnel should be able to get to the passer on longer developing plays.

2. Charles Clay Will Improve On Week 7 Performance

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2. Charles Clay Will Improve On Week 7 Performance

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Last week, Charles Clay caught four passes for 58 yards and a touchdown in Miami’s win over Chicago. There is no doubt that the Bears’ defense is better than that of the Jaguars, and with Paul Posluszny and Andre Branch out, it looks to be a big day for the Dolphins offensively.

1. Dion Jordan’s Return Will Go Unnoticed

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1. Dion Jordan’s Return Will Go Unnoticed

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Although Dion Jordan’s suspension is over, expect it to take some time for him to work his way back through the depth chart. For the first week or so, don’t be surprised if he is relegated to spot duty and special teams.

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