It's been a trying season for Aaron Rodgers and company, who made the decision to trade star wide receiver Davante Adams in the offseason and replace them with young players, a process that took a while to get going. It certainly didn't help that Rodgers stayed away from the offseason program (which is voluntary) or that rookie second-round pick Christian Watson dropped a sure touchdown bomb in the opener.
the Miami Dolphins. *Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV (click for free trial)*3. Aaron Rodgers-Christian Watson connection strikes againThere’s hardly a hotter connection in football right now than the one between Aaron Rodgers and Christian Watson. After a slow start to things between the veteran QB and his rookie wide receiver, something clicked at the midway point of the season, and they’ve since put up elite numbers together. Over the past five weeks, Watson has racked up seven touchdown receptions and one rushing touchdown. While the Rams were able to keep Watson out of the end zone in Week 15, the Dolphins may have a more difficult time in doing so. Watson has had at least three receptions in each of the past five games, but it’s not about the amount of touches he gets. Watson makes the most of the times he gets the ball.
In his three-touchdown performance against the Cowboys, the rookie only had four receptions in the game. It doesn’t take a lot for the Watson-Rodgers combo to strike, and when it does, the results are often lethal. If they can get into a rhythm, I’m expecting another Watson-Rodgers connection for six points. 2. Jaire Alexander picks off Tua TagovailoaSlowing down the Dolphins’ passing attack will be critical for the Packers in Week 16, and the honus will be on the secondary to make some big plays against Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. If there’s anyone fit to step up when it matters most, it’s the Packers’ lone Pro Bowler, Jaire Alexander. On the season, Alexander has four interceptions in 13 games.
Also of concern is the defense's ability to make third-down stops in recent weeks. On the flip side, Green Bay is second in the NFL in pass defense and earlier this season pretty much shut down Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills and Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions in back-to-back weeks. The Dolphins offense may have to outscore the Packers in this one. FINAL DOLPHINS-PACKERS PREDICTIONThe Dolphins have been extraordinarily streaky this season, winning three, losing three, winning five, losing three. So maybe it's time to start a new streak and move closer to clinching that elusive playoff berth, right? This game looked like a cakewalk about a month ago when Rodgers was hurting and the Packers were in the midst of a five-game losing streak, but things are much different now.
Injury Report Miami Dolphins: Myles Gaskin, River Cracraft, Eric Fisher, Bradley Chubb, Terron Armstead, Jaelan Phillips, Eric Rowe, Jeff Wilson, Cody Core, Trey Flowers, Cethan Carter, Liam Eichenberg, Byron Jones, Austin Jackson, Brandon Jones, Nik Needham, Emmanuel Ogbah, John Lovett, Trill Williams, Adam Shaheen Green Bay Packers: David Bakhtiari, Jake Hanson, Tipa Galeai, Eric Stokes, Rashan Gary Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers Schedule and Fixture The match between the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Sunday, December 25 at 1:00 PM ET.
-------------------------------------------------------------------THE BIGGEST REASON THE DOLPHINS WILL WIN... The first place to start is the location, with the Dolphins back at Hard Rock Stadium for the first time since they defeated the Houston Texans in Week 12. The Dolphins are 11-1 in their past 12 at home dating back to last year, the only loss coming in Week 6 this year against the Minnesota Vikings when Tua Tagovailoa was out with his concussion, Skylar Thompson started in his place but Teddy Bridgewater had to come after Thompson sustained a thumb injury. There also should be some optimism after the performance against Buffalo last Saturday night even though it did come in a losing cause.
He’s registered 12 pass defenses, 49 tackles, and four tackles for loss in 2022, serving as an X-factor for the Packers on defense. That’s the exact role he’ll need to play against the pass-heavy Dolphins’ offense. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle will keep any defense honest, and it’s no secret that Tagovailoa will look to get them the ball as frequently as possible.
Tua Tagovailoa passed for 234 yards and had two touchdown passes as he completed 17 of his 30 passes. Jaylen Waddle ran for 114 yards and scored a touchdown while Tyreek Hill and Salvon Ahmed ran for 69 and 43 yards and scored a touchdown as well but that was not enough as the Dolphins lost their sixth game of the season. The Green Bay Packers on the other hand come into this game on the back of a 24-12 win over the Los Angeles Rams in their last game. Aaron Rodgers passed for 229 yards and had one touchdown pass and one interception as he completed 22 of his 30 passes. AJ Dillon rushed for 36 yards and scored two touchdowns while Aaron Jones ran for 36 yards to score one as the Packers won the game with ease.
The Dolphins rushed for 188 yards in that game and could have success again against a Green Bay run defense that's ranked 29th in the NFL. The defense could have its hands full with Rodgers, Aaron Jones and Watson, but let's remember that Miami has three games with three takeaways — and all of them have come at Hard Rock Stadium. THE BIGGEST REASON THE DOLPHINS WILL LOSE... This obviously isn't the 2021 Packers that the Dolphins will be facing, but they certainly look a lot more like that team lately, in large part because Rodgers looks healthy again. This looks a potentially explosive offense that the Dolphins will have to contain, and for those pointing to Green Bay scoring only 24 points against the injury-riddled Rams on Monday night, we'd counter by pointing out that the Packers kneeled after reaching the 1-yard line shortly after the two-minute warning.
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Rodgers also played some games with rib and thumb injuries, though he appears back at full health. Watson has been on a tear of late, with eight touchdowns in his past five games, and that's helped the Packers average almost 27 points during that stretch. Green Bay comes to Hard Rock Stadium following consecutive victories against the Bears and Rams sandwiched around their bye.
2006 season at Miami; Packers 34, Dolphins 24)Lowest-scoring matchup: 29 points (1991 at Miami; Dolphins 16, Packers 13)Former Packers players with the Dolphins:NoneFormer Packers coaches with the Dolphins:QB coach/passing game coordinator Darrell BevellFormer Dolphins players with the Packers:Former Dolphins offensive lineman Grey Ruegamer is director of player engagement, former Dolphins DB Brandian Ross is a college scoutFormer Dolphins coaches with the Packers:None-------------------------------------------------------------------PACKERS SCOUTING REPORTThe Packers' streak of winning 13 games is going to end at three this season, and now the question is whether they can make a late-season push just to make the playoffs.
The wind is expected to be 10 mph with gusts up to 14 mph. TV: FOX (national)Announcers: Joe Davis (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (color analyst), Pam Oliver (sideline)STREAMING: fuboTV (start your free trial)SI Sportsbook betting line: Dolphins by 3. 5 (over/under 49. 5)Final Injury Report:Dolphins — WR River Cracraft (calf) and T Eric Fisher (calf) are doubtful; T Terron Armstead (toe/pec/knee), LB Bradley Chubb (knee), RB Myles Gaskin (illness), LB Jaelan Phillips (toe), S Eric Rowe (hamstring) and RB Jeff Wilson Jr.
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We’re going to make some Week 16 Packers predictions for their tilt against the Dolphins on Christmas Day. The Packers sit at 6-8 on the season and are in third place in the NFC North, trailing the surging Detroit Lions by one game. As for the Dolphins, they enter play with a record of 8-6 and hold a one-game advantage over the New York Jets and New England Patriots (7-7) for second place in the AFC East behind the Buffalo Bills. These two teams should be fairly evenly matched, and the play of Rodgers and Tagovailoa could be very impactful toward the outcome. With all that in mind, we’re going to make some Green Bay Packers bold predictions for Week 16 vs.
(hip) are questionable. Packers — T David Bakhtiari (knee/abdomen) is doubtful. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR EVEN MORE COVERAGE ON THE MIAMI DOLPHINS, CHECK OUT SPORTS ILLUSTRATED'S MIAMI DOLPHINS PAGE ON SI. COM---------------------------------------------------------------------------Regular season series history: The Dolphins lead 10-5Last five meetings:Nov. 11, 2018 at Green Bay — Packers 31, Dolphins 12Oct. 12, 2014 at Miami — Packers 27, Dolphins 24Oct. 17, 2010 at Green Bay — Dolphins 23, Packers 20 (OT)Oct. 22, 2006 at Miami — Packers 34, Dolphins 24Nov. 4, 2022 at Green Bay — Packers 24, Dolphins 10Dolphins' largest margin of victory: 24 (1975 at Green Bay; Dolphins 31, Packers 7)Dolphins' largest margin of defeat: 19 (2018 at Green Bay; Packers 31, Dolphins 12)Highest-scoring matchup: 58 points (1985 at Green Bay; Dolphins 34, Packer 24...
Setting the Stage for the Week 16 Dolphins-Packers MatchupThe Miami Dolphins will look to improve to 9-6 on the season when they face the Green Bay at Hard Rock Stadium on Christmas Day. Here's all the pertinent info, along with a final score prediction, for this Week 16 Dolphins-Packers matchup:MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-6) vs. GREEN BAY PACKERS (6-8)DATE: Sunday, Dec. 25TIME: 1 p. m. ETSITE: Hard Rock Stadium; Miami Gardens, Fla. WEATHER FORECAST: The AccuWheater forecast calls for temperatures in Miami Gardens from 53-56 between the hours of 1 and 4 p. ET, with cloudy skies and a 7 percent chance of precipitation.
The Packers still have a shot to get into the playoffs, so the Dolphins figure to get Green Bay's best. This will not be an easy game for Miami, and given the offensive talent on each team, it figures to be a hig-scoring affair. But the Dolphins are at home, where they have been very good and they still look like a better team than the Packers this season. Dolphins 33, Packers 27. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for reading.
Green Bay Packers: 3 Bold Predictions For Week 16 vs. DolphinsThe Green Bay Packers will look to keep their playoff hopes alive in Week 16 when they take on the Miami Dolphins, who are also right in the thick of the playoff race in the AFC. The Packers have caught fire at just the right time, winning two in a row and three of their last five games. They’ll look to continue their turnaround with a win against the Dolphins, during which all eyes will be on the matchup between Aaron Rodgers and Tua Tagovailoa.
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Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers: NFL Preview, Where To Watch, Live Stream, Injury Report, 25 December 2022Miami Dolphins will take on Green Bay Packers. (Image credits: twitter/MiamiDolphins) Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers: NFL Preview, Where To Watch, Live Stream, Injury Report, 25 December 2022 The Miami Dolphins will welcome the Green Bay Packers to the Hard Rock Stadium for an NFL game on Sunday. Miami lost their last game 32-29 to the Buffalo Bills.
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