The key to the game is running.
IN Miami's losses this year teams beat them running right through the tackles. Teams were able to wear down the Dolphins quick defense and play POWER football. Look at this
In Miami's loss to Sanfran they were outrushed by 94 yards.
In Miami's loss to New England were outrushed by 138 yards.
In Miami's win vs Denver (2 defensive td's) outrushed by 105 yds.
In Miami's win vs Buffalo they outrushed them by163 yards
In Miami's win vs Indianapolis they outrushed them by 99 yds.
Baltimore's loss to Pitttsburgh, they were outrushed by100 yds.
Baltimore's loss to Tampa Bay they were outrushed by 33 yards.
Baltimore's win over PITT where Kris Brown missed 4 field goals they were outrushed by 82 yards.
Baltimore's win over Minny they outrushed by 126 yards
Baltimore's win over Indy they outrushed them by 79 yds.
Baltimore's win over Jax they outrushed them by 40 yds.
Why are these stats important. Because of the fact that both teams lose when they have been outrushed significantly (barring turnovers,and missed field goals). When these teams win they usually outrush their opponent.
I do not think that Elvis Grbac and the Raven's can run the ball vs Miami through the tackles with any success. Miami has 2 good man corners, Madison and Surtain and they will make it hard for Grbac in the passing game. Baltimore's only chance is a big day from Terry Allen in the running game.
Balltimore's punting game is a MAJOR concern in a playoff game, because Miami will benefit from short playing fields. Miami plays well at home, and are a very bad matchup for the Raven's this week.
IN Miami's losses this year teams beat them running right through the tackles. Teams were able to wear down the Dolphins quick defense and play POWER football. Look at this
In Miami's loss to Sanfran they were outrushed by 94 yards.
In Miami's loss to New England were outrushed by 138 yards.
In Miami's win vs Denver (2 defensive td's) outrushed by 105 yds.
In Miami's win vs Buffalo they outrushed them by163 yards
In Miami's win vs Indianapolis they outrushed them by 99 yds.
Baltimore's loss to Pitttsburgh, they were outrushed by100 yds.
Baltimore's loss to Tampa Bay they were outrushed by 33 yards.
Baltimore's win over PITT where Kris Brown missed 4 field goals they were outrushed by 82 yards.
Baltimore's win over Minny they outrushed by 126 yards
Baltimore's win over Indy they outrushed them by 79 yds.
Baltimore's win over Jax they outrushed them by 40 yds.
Why are these stats important. Because of the fact that both teams lose when they have been outrushed significantly (barring turnovers,and missed field goals). When these teams win they usually outrush their opponent.
I do not think that Elvis Grbac and the Raven's can run the ball vs Miami through the tackles with any success. Miami has 2 good man corners, Madison and Surtain and they will make it hard for Grbac in the passing game. Baltimore's only chance is a big day from Terry Allen in the running game.
Balltimore's punting game is a MAJOR concern in a playoff game, because Miami will benefit from short playing fields. Miami plays well at home, and are a very bad matchup for the Raven's this week.
