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Miami 2023 Recruiting Tracker: Hykeem Williams Announces Decision Friday
Forward of the 2022 school soccer season, recruiting is taking middle stage from coast to coast. For Mario Cristobal and his new workers at Miami, issues are anticipated to be fairly busy in Coral Gables relative to the highest expertise anticipated to journey to campus.
Within the class of 2023 and past, UM’s recruiting momentum is hitting full pressure, and because of this, the Hurricanes are within the combine for a few of the high names across the nation. Because the expertise descends upon south Florida, drops high colleges, dedication dates and extra, this recruiting tracker will function a one-stop-shop for Canes followers searching for the very newest.
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Sep. 22, 8:20 AM UPDATE
One of many high prospects in South Florida will make his school alternative on Friday, and he’s a prospect the Miami Hurricanes teaching workers has pursued for fairly a while.
Broad receiver Hykeem Williams can be choosing from Miami, Florida State, Texas A&M, Georgia, and Pittsburgh amongst his many scholarship alternatives.
The Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Stranahan participant has a big selection of expertise to associate with a 6-foot-3 and 215-pound body. The pace to get deep, wonderful hand-eye coordination to win 50-50 balls, and understands methods to use his dimension to protect off opposing defensive backs simply to call a number of of Williams’ skills.
At 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Williams will make his alternative. No matter the place Williams decides to name house throughout his school profession, one will be assured that he’ll nonetheless be ardently pursued by the opposite packages which were chasing him.
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SEPTEMBER 1, 1:30 PM UPDATE
One of many high uncommitted recruits in Florida will make the trek from Lakeland to Miami Gardens on Saturday, per Chad Simmons of On3.
Tyler Williams, the SI99 huge receiver and Lakeland Excessive Faculty star, has cancelled a previously-scheduled journey to Ole Miss for this weekend with the intention to see The U open up the Mario Cristobal period at house.
Miami did not make the preliminary high group for Williams, and it has not obtained an official go to from the 6’5″ standout, however it has a significant want on the place and figures to recruit Williams past his September 27 verbal dedication date.
At this stage, Georgia seems to be the business favourite to land the lengthy prospect, although Miami’s
AUGUST 29, 7:40 PM UPDATE
One of many high uncommitted offensive line recruits within the nation, Monroe Freeling has come off the board.
On Monday night, he introduced a verbal dedication to Georgia over Miami, Florida, Alabama and Clemson, amongst his listed finalists.
Freeling is tabbed because the No. 4 offensive sort out recruit and a high 50 general recruit within the SI99 rankings for the category of 2023.
AUGUST 28, 10:45 AM UPDATE
The Miami Hurricanes are amongst 5 finalists for Mount Nice (S.C.) Oceanside Collegiate Academy offensive sort out Monroe Freeling, alongside Georgia, Clemson, Florida and Alabama. Freeling has locked in a dedication date of Monday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 P.M. ET.
Freeling is certainly one of two precedence offensive sort out prospects for the Hurricanes that stay on the recruiting market, the opposite being Brockton (Mass.) Thayer Academy’s Samson Okunlola. Freeling paid Miami three visits this yr, together with on an official foundation in June.
The Canes hope so as to add certainly one of these prospects to their 2023 haul with the intention to compile, arguably, one of the best offensive line class within the nation, as Miami already possesses 5 commitments within the trenches together with elite inside projection Francis Mauigoa from Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy.
AUGUST 27, 10:30 AM UPDATE
The Miami Hurricanes are trying so as to add to their 2023 recruiting class with Tampa (Fla.) Wharton cornerback Dijon Johnson.
The 6-foot-1 and 180-pound prospect initially dedicated to Ohio State, however that has not stopped packages from throughout the nation from coming after Johnson. Miami, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and plenty of others most likely would nonetheless wish to signal him.
After Friday evening’s recreation, Johnson had the next to say about which Miami coaches have been recruiting him.
“Coach (Mario) Cristobal, coach (Jahmile) Addae, coach (DeMarcus) Van Dyke, actually the entire workers,” Johnson mentioned with a smile. “I child you not. Actually the entire workers. I like what they’re doing. They really need me, and I can really feel it.”
Johnson is taking his time checking out the place he needs to play school soccer. He’s going to be at Florida’s opening recreation towards Utah (Sep. 3), however he has not made up his thoughts about different visits, nor does he have a selected date for when he’ll make a remaining choice.
AUGUST 20, 9:00 AM UPDATE
There may be room for extra expertise in Miami’s haul of 2023 huge receivers, which has led the Hurricanes to examine in on a number of pass-catchers from throughout the nation dedicated elsewhere in latest weeks.
The newest to generate waves is LSU commit and native Miami (Fla.) Gulliver Prep receiver Jalen Brown, who told CanesCounty.com that he continues to listen to from Miami’s teaching workers regardless of his pledge to the Tigers in July.
“Just about, regardless that I am dedicated there’s numerous colleges together with Miami saying that they are not gonna cease till signing day,” Brown mentioned on Friday. “So, they have been texting me, hitting me up weekly. Proper now it is simply speaking, simply checking in, yelling me [to] have a very good season, simply let it come to me, simply play arduous. After which, hopefully, I develop into a Miami Hurricane, however I do not know.”
At this level, Brown does not seem or no less than able to decide to visiting Miami once more through the 2022 season, stating “I do not suppose so, I do not know” when requested particularly. However ought to the Canes develop into extra aggressive with their pitch because the yr creeps towards its finish, maybe Brown would think about the brief trek to Coral Gables and ponder a flipping of his providers.
AUGUST 18, 10:00 PM UPDATE
When the Miami Hurricanes landed proficient twin brothers Robby and Bobby Washington, that didn’t imply that different packages weren’t going to proceed to recruit the proficient prospects.
Fairly the opposite.
The Miami (Fla.) Palmetto prospects have been focused by a number of packages, with Louisville being this system that was reportedly trending with them. Throughout Thursday evening’s highschool motion at Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Cardinal Gibbons, although, each brothers put that info to relaxation.
“Received to stay with The Crib,” linebacker Bobby Washington answered when requested. His brother Robby was additionally fairly blunt concerning the scenario, too.
“No, achieved,” Robby mentioned of his school choice. He additionally added “sure sir” when requested if he and Bobby have been headed to play soccer for Miami.
There was a way that that call had been made as a result of Robby was rocking Miami gloves and orange cleats through the recreation.
Additional, Robby was in an ideal temper from the time he stepped on the sphere, speaking up Miami and flashing “The U” to a number of totally different folks.
AUGUST 11, 7:00 PM UPDATE
Miami Central (Fla.) 2023 linebacker Stanquan Clark will make his school choice Sunday, August 14, he shared on Thursday.
The four-star linebacker has a remaining listing of eight groups consisting of Miami, Kentucky, FAU, Auburn, Louisville, Rutgers, NC State and Michigan. Clark visited Miami in mid-April, however has since visited Kentucky, Louisville and NC State, all of that are in a great spot to land his providers.
Previously at Miami Killian, Clark elected to switch to Miami Central through the summer time and joined a protection that’s debatably one of many nation’s greatest highschool defenses. Clark is extra athletic than the typical linebacker, clocking an 11.24 second 100-meter sprint in his remaining yr at Killian. His versatility advantages any workers receiving his dedication as he can shift round roles, however is extra suited to the mike linebacker spot.
Miami was an early favourite for Clark, however the learn on the scenario is that it is changing into a Louisville and NC State battle. Miami holds commitments from three linebackers within the class of 2023: Bobby Washington, Raul Aguirre and Malik Bryant.
AUGUST 10, 7:30 PM UPDATE
Hurricanes class of 2023 goal and Sports activities Illustrated‘s No. 1 operating again Cedric Baxter Jr. has dedicated to Texas over Miami and different packages.
Baxter, hailing from Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater, is broadly considered one of many high backs within the class and clinched SI’s No. 1 spot at his place on Tuesday. His power-speed combo led to massive numbers throughout his junior season, posting over 1,700 yards and 26 touchdowns.
The senior ball service had narrowed down his school selections to 4, however in the end selected the Longhorns over Florida, Miami, and Texas A&M, though he curiously had a UCF hat at his dedication desk. He’ll be part of an already star-studded Texas class alongside elite quarterback prospect Arch Manning.
Baxter was a significant goal for Miami, however they’ll now doubtless shift their full focus to Christopher Johnson, one other extremely ranked ball service within the cycle. Johnson might not be fairly as wanted in accordance with recruiting rankings, however the native Dillard Excessive again might be an excellent match and one other stable get for the Hurricanes.
AUGUST 8, 9:30 PM UPDATE
We had a timeframe and sure finalists, now we now have affirmation.
Hykeem Williams will come off the board on September 23, he introduced by way of social media on Monday night. The south Florida huge receiver standout from Stranahan Excessive Faculty will decide between Miami, Florida State, Alabama, Texas A&M, Georgia and Pitt.
“[The Hurricanes] simply do every part otherwise. The varsity is so totally different now,” Williams advised All Hurricanes final week. “The entire new workers is rattling close to Corridor of Famers. From Miami, all of them did one thing to influence one other college or one other workforce, and so they most likely acquired extra workers than gamers.
“They acquired lots of people over there that’ll enable you to out and get you to the place that you must be. I feel they are going in the suitable path.”
Williams took official visits to Georgia and Pitt in June.
AUGUST 5, 9:00 AM UPDATE
It is choice day for Connor Lew.
The Kennesaw (Ga.) Mountain offensive line recruit is ready to return off the board Friday evening, to be streamed on Instagram as nicely by an area Fox tv affiliate, the rising-senior recruit introduced Friday morning.
On August 1, Lew introduced a remaining 4 of Miami, Auburn, Georgia and Clemson forward of his anticipated verbal dedication. The 6’3″, 280-pound inside offensive lineman, who initiatives as a middle on the subsequent degree, took official visits to every finalist in what was a busy month of June.
“I like Miami due to what Coach (Mario) Cristobal and (Alex) Mirabal are constructing there,” Lew advised 247Sports in June. “The chance to be part of ‘OL Paradise’ is one thing that’s intriguing to me. Miami has a high OL coach in Coach Mirabal and is likely one of the solely colleges within the nation with an offensive-minded head coach.
“On my official go to, you might inform that everybody appears to be like out for one another and genuinely needs one of the best for you. Miami is an thrilling place to be for an offensive lineman and the latest hype surrounding this system is for good cause.”
JULY 31, 12:15 PM UPDATE
Considered one of Miami’s high secondary targets has confirmed a verbal dedication date.
After pushing again on a July announcement, Jayden Bonsu introduced he’ll come off the board on August 14, by way of social media over the weekend.
Bonsu, who formally visited Miami in June, will decide from The U, Ohio State, Alabama, Penn State and Michigan State.
Earlier than pushing again the July pledge, there was appreciable momentum for the Hurricanes to land Bonsu as the primary security dedication of Mario Cristobal’s class of 2023.
Could it nonetheless be the case?
All Hurricanes’ Alex Donno broke it down Sunday on Locked on Canes:
JULY 30, 4:05 PM UPDATE
Native Northwestern (Fla.) Excessive Faculty 2023 huge receiver Andy Jean introduced his pledge to Florida on Saturday, choosing the Gators over Miami, Alabama, Georgia and Texas A&M.
Jean’s dedication got here as considerably of a shock, because the proficient rising senior introduced his intentions to decide just a little over two hours earlier than doing so.
The Hurricanes have two huge receivers dedicated to their 2023 recruiting class in Robby Washington and Nathaniel Joseph.
The following UM goal at wideout that’s set to pledge to a faculty is Miami native William Fowles, who is predicted to declare on August 3.
JULY 26, 9:00 PM UPDATE
Three days after suspending his announcement, Orlando (Fla.) Jones linebacker Malik Bryant has rescheduled his dedication for Saturday, July 27 at midday ET.
Initially set to make his choice on July 23, Bryant selected to push issues again on Saturday. On the time, AllHurricanes reported that Bryant was seemingly down to 2 colleges — Miami and Florida — and that he was anticipated to rapidly reschedule his dedication.
That he did, and we’ll discover out in 15 hours the place Bryant intends to play his school ball.
JULY 15, 3:45 PM UPDATE
Cormani McClain does not have an official group of high colleges, however Miami is amongst these within the combine probably the most, he confirmed Friday at Underneath Armour Future 50 check-in.
“‘Bama, Florida, Miami…” he mentioned. “These are actually the colleges proper now.”
Of The U, the Lakeland (Fla.) Excessive Faculty star regarded again on his June official go to.
“It was an ideal go to,” McClain mentioned. “Being round numerous Florida dudes, it is house. Miami is a superb college, too.
“I am watching everybody commit and so they’re ready on me. Miami is up there now.”
McClain, who singled out assistant coach Jahmile Addae after his title run with Georgia final yr, says he might go to Florida subsequent, although his subsequent journey is not fairly locked in. Georgia, LSU and different packages are within the combine as nicely.
Arguably the highest uncommitted recruit in America, McClain says he’s in no rush to decide. The dedication might prolong all the way in which to Early Signing Day on December 14.
JULY 11, 11:30 AM UPDATE
Considered one of Miami’s early verbal commitments within the class of 2023 simply got here off the board elsewhere within the ACC.
Lamar Seymore, Miami (Fla.) Central huge receiver and youthful brother of Hurricane offensive lineman Laurence Seymore, introduced a verbal dedication to the Pitt Panthers on Monday.
Seymore was dedicated to UM from April of 2020 by June of 2022 and he included this system inside a high 5 introduced earlier in July. Along with UM and Pitt, Penn State, Auburn and UCF have been additionally named finalists by the rising-senior recruit.
As a junior, Seymore helped Central make one other state championship with 550 yards and 7 touchdowns to his identify.
JULY 8, 4:40 PM UPDATE
The Miami Hurricanes are constructing a powerful recruiting class and it might take one other step ahead with the next elite prospect together with them in his remaining seven:
Sam M’Pemba is a naturally gifted edge rusher with the flexibility to bull over an opponent or go proper by him with a pace rush transfer. Even a sort out like Miami dedication Francis Mauigoa, the most effective gamers within the nation, typically loses reps to M’Pemba when he comes after the quarterback throughout an IMG Academy observe.
The three packages which were thought-about the almost certainly touchdown spots (no order) have been Georgia, Miami and Notre Dame, however there is a lengthy method to go along with this younger cross rusher’s recruitment. He nonetheless has official visits to take. In truth, he has just one official go to set for the upcoming season, and that is to Notre Dame on Nov. 5 when Clemson goes to South Bend, Ind.
Miami wants cross rushers so M’Pemba goes to proceed to be a precedence for the Miami teaching workers.
JULY 1, 4:15 PM UPDATE
The Canes have discovered themselves within the high seven for elite Katy (Texas) Paetow 2023 defensive lineman David Hicks Jr., he introduced on Friday afternoon.
Hicks, the No. 2 defensive lineman within the nation per the On3 Sports activities consensus, not too long ago took an official go to to Miami in early June and likewise paid Coral Gables an unofficial go to throughout spring ball.
UM can be a workforce to look at down the stretch given Hicks’ latest spike in curiosity, and it is price noting that his ties to move coach Mario Cristobal date again to Hicks’ provide from Oregon in July 2021.
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ACC power rankings: CFP hopefuls SMU, Miami, Clemson remain on top after Week 13
Last Saturday was a day of relative chaos in college football.
Seven of the top 25 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll lost, with much of the carnage occurring in the SEC, where three top-15 teams fell, all to unranked opponents.
If there’s a conference that stands to benefit the most from that mayhem, it just might be the ACC, which now has a conceivable path to getting two teams into the 12-team College Football Playoff. Its three most likely entrants — SMU, Miami and Clemson — held up their end of the bargain with comfortable victories Saturday against Virginia, Wake Forest and The Citadel, respectively.
But what does the rest of the league look like?
Here’s how the ACC’s 17 teams stack up after Week 13 of the 2024 college football season:
ACC football power rankings
1. SMU (10-1, 7-0 ACC)
- Last week: 1
- This week: vs. Cal
The Mustangs’ 33-7 win at Virginia was the eighth victory in a row for coach Rhett Lashlee’s team and clinched it a spot in the ACC championship game. A win against Cal at home on Saturday would give SMU its second-consecutive season with at least 11 wins — a mark it hadn’t previously reached since 1982.
2. Miami (10-1, 6-1)
- Last week: 2
- This week: at Syracuse
In their first game since a gutting loss at Georgia Tech, the Hurricanes pulled away late from Wake Forest, scoring 22 unanswered points in the final eight minutes for a 42-14 victory. With a win at Syracuse, Miami will earn just its second-ever trip to the ACC championship game, a surprisingly rare appearance for a program of its historical caliber.
3. Clemson (9-2, 7-1)
- Last week: 3
- This week: vs. No 14 South Carolina
The Tigers are done with ACC play and can make the conference championship game if Miami loses at Syracuse. Even if they don’t make it to Charlotte, a win against rival South Carolina would give them not only in-state bragging rights, but it would keep their playoff hopes alive, with a 10-2 overall record.
4. Syracuse (8-3, 4-3)
- Last week: 4
- This week: vs. No. 7 Miami
The Orange’s 31-24 victory against UConn gave it at least eight wins for the fourth time since 2010. With 470 yards against the Huskies, Kyle McCord broke the program’s single-season passing yardage record. Syracuse can cap off what has been a strong first season for coach Fran Brown with a win against Miami that would shake up the national playoff picture.
5. Louisville (7-4, 5-3)
- Last week: 7
- This week: at Kentucky
The Cardinals’ loss to Stanford in Week 12 was as ugly a setback as a ranked team has endured this season, but they bounced back by throttling Pitt 37-9. Louisville nearly doubled the Panthers in total yardage, 507-265. Now, it will try to snap a five-game losing streak to rival Kentucky.
6. Georgia Tech (7-4, 5-3)
- Last week: 5
- This week: vs. No. 6 Georgia
The Yellow Jackets held on for a 30-29 victory against NC State, assuring them of back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in 10 years. They racked up nearly 400 yards of total offense despite playing much of the game with backup Aaron Philo at quarterback. Next up? Their annual rivalry game against Georgia.
7. Duke (8-3, 4-3)
- Last week: 6
- This week: at Wake Forest
The Blue Devils have thrived in close games this season, with five of their eight wins coming by a single score following a 31-28 victory against Virginia Tech. They can pick up a ninth win on Saturday against a struggling Wake Forest team. It would be the fourth time since 2013 that Duke had won at least nine games, something it hadn’t previously done since its 1941 Rose Bowl season.
8. Pitt (7-4, 3-4)
- Last week: 9
- This week: at Boston College
The Panthers have lost four in a row since a 7-0 start that shot them up to No. 17 in the Coaches Poll. The latest setback was a 28-point dismantling at the hands of Louisville, a game in which Pitt lost starting quarterback Eli Holstein to a nasty-looking leg injury in the first quarter.
9. Boston College (6-5, 3-4)
- Last week: 12
- This week: vs. Pitt
The Eagles rolled past North Carolina 41-21 after holding the Tar Heels to 212 total yards and forcing three turnovers. The win got Boston College to bowl eligibility in its first season under coach Bill O’Brien.
10. North Carolina (6-5, 3-4)
- Last week: 8
- This week: vs. NC State
The Tar Heels’ three-game win streak got snapped in unsightly fashion, with a 20-point loss to Boston College in a game in which quarterback Jacolby Criswell threw three interceptions. The setback came days after 247Sports reported that 73-year-old coach Mack Brown plans to remain at North Carolina beyond this season.
11. Cal (6-5, 2-3)
- Last week: 15
- This week: at No. 9 SMU
The Golden Bears have had some tough luck in their first season in the ACC, with five one-score losses in conference play, but they’re ending the season on a strong note. Cal has won three of its past four games and became bowl eligible with a win over rival Stanford.
12. Virginia Tech (5-6, 3-4)
Last week: 11
This week: vs. Virginia
Since getting to 5-3 and seemingly putting its early season disappointments behind it, the Hokies have come undone, with three consecutive losses after a 31-28 defeat against Duke. It was Virginia Tech’s fifth one-score loss this season. Coach Brent Pry’s team will need a win against rival Virginia to earn bowl eligibility.
13. Virginia (5-5, 2-4)
- Last week: 10
- This week: at Virginia Tech
A difficult final stretch of their schedule has worn on the Cavaliers, who have lost five of their past six games after a 4-1 start. Four of those six matchups came against teams that were ranked at the time. Virginia was held to just 173 total yards in a 26-point home loss to SMU.
14. NC State (5-6, 2-5)
- Last week: 13
- This week: at North Carolina
The Wolfpack suffered an excruciating 30-29 loss to Georgia Tech, a game in which it took a six-point lead with a touchdown with 1:30 remaining, but allowed a go-ahead, 75-yard drive in just 1:08. It will need a win against North Carolina to avoid missing a bowl for just the third time in the past 11 years.
15. Stanford (3-8, 2-6)
- Last week: 14
- This week: at San Jose State
The Cardinal very nearly followed up its stunning win against Louisville with another victory, but allowed 17 unanswered points to squander a two-touchdown lead in the third quarter in a 24-21 loss to rival Cal.
16. Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5)
- Last week: 16
- This week: vs. Duke
Whatever faint hopes the Demon Deacons had of reaching a bowl were dashed by Miami in a game in which they were out-gained by a 508-193 margin.
17. Florida State (2-9, 1-7)
- Last week: 17
- This week: vs. Florida
The Seminoles snapped a six-game losing streak with a 41-7 victory against what’s now a 1-11 FCS Charleston Southern team. Already assured of a last-place finish in the ACC, coach Mike Norvell’s team can try to end a miserable season with a win against rival Florida.
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How To Watch: No. 8 Miami’s Final Regular Season Game at Syracuse
It’s do-or-die now for The Miami Hurricanes. Win and they are headed to Charlotte to face the SMU Mustangs for the Chance at hold the ACC Title for the first time since joining the conference in 2004.
First, they have to defeat one of the best offenses in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Syracuse Orange led by Kyle McCord who is also on a mission of his own.
The Hurricanes have the No. 1 offense in the country but with a questionable defense, it could be hard to say what makes of the Canes and their championship asperation. One step at a time for the Hurricanes however as they look to get some players back for the final game of the season in the likes of Elijah Alston and Damari Brown.
The the additon of those two players on the defensive side of the ball, the Hurricanes could push pass the Orange and the offense that stands in their way. They will try to do it led by Heisman hopeful quarterback Cam Ward and his gunslinging arm and litany of weapons surrounding him.
Date: November 30
Time: 3:30 ET
TV: ESPN
Location: JMA Wireless Dome
Series: The Hurricanes lead the series 16-7 against the Orange.
Last Matchup: The Hurricanes dominated on defense in a 27-19 victory where Syracuse QB Eric Dungey threw four interceptions. Canes QB Malik Rosier threw for 344 yards and two TDs.
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Dolphins-Patriots 2024 Week 12 Five Biggest Storylines
The Miami Dolphins will look to move their record to 5-6 when they face the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
The Dolphins are coming consecutive victories against the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots are 3-8 and coming off a Week 11 home loss against the Rams.
The Dolphins are looking for a second consecutive season sweep of the Patriots after winning at Gillette Stadium, 15-10, in Week 5.
Here are the five biggest storylines for this year’s Week 12 matchup.
The biggest difference in this matchup from Week 5 is at quarterback where Tua Tagovailoa and Drake Maye have replaced Tyler “Snoop” Huntley and Jacoby Brissett. The Dolphins offense has been humming with Tagovailoa back in the lineup, and a big reason is the quarterback is playing the best football of his career. There’s no reason to think that run can’t continue against the Patriots.
The third overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Maye was put into the starting lineup the week after the Dolphins played at Gillette Stadium, and he has shown enough to have everybody in Patriots land excited about the future. While they got only two sacks, the Dolphins harassed Brissett throughout the Week 5 game, but now Maye has the mobility to turns those pressure into positive gains. At the very least, this should be a tougher matchup for the Dolphins defense.
The Dolphins were able to pull out a victory in that Week 5 game despite getting a late scare, but also because their running game kept producing. It hasn’t been great the past two weeks, but fullback Alec Ingold will be back in the lineup after sitting out with a calf injury and that could make a difference and bring back another performance like we saw in Week 5.
In the Patriots offense, the player to watch (besides Maye, obviously) is tight end Hunter Henry, particularly in light of the problems the Dolphins had with Brock Bowers last Sunday. Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has promised to do whatever it takes to keep Henry in check, and that certainly could include putting Jalen Ramsey on him if needed.
One reason the Dolphins almost lost the Week 5 matchup despite keeping the Patriots offense in check was a brutal performance by the special teams that included a blocked punt, missed field goal and botched snap on another field goal attempt. That they were able to survive those mistakes and still win was pretty remarkable, and the Dolphins shouldn’t tempt fate again.
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