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Behind enemy lines: Breaking down Chiefs’ Week 9 matchup vs. Miami with Dolphins Wire

We sat down with #Dolphins Wire editor Mike Masala to break down the #Chiefs’ Week 9 matchup against Miami.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 9 matchup against the Miami Dolphins has all the makings of an instant classic. Both teams faced drastically different expectations entering their 2023 campaigns, and while they are tied by record at this juncture of the season, Miami seems to have a bit more momentum than Kansas City.

Nothing is guaranteed in the NFL, though, and neither team is taking the other lightly heading into the highly anticipated international meeting, which is set to take place in Frankfurt, Germany.

We sat down with Mike Masala, managing editor of Dolphins Wire, to get his thoughts on Miami’s season to this point. His answers to our questions made for invaluable context that every fan should know ahead of the marquee matchup.

Go behind enemy lines with us to see just how confident Masala is in the Dolphins’ abilities this season, and what Miami will bring to the table in this game:

Previewing Kansas City’s Week 9 game vs. Dolphins on Chiefs Wire Podcast

On the latest episode of @TheChiefsWire podcast: @EdEastonJr’s chats w/ #Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco & @TheDolphinsWire’s Mike Masala #KCvsMIA

We’re back with an all-new episode of the Chiefs Wire podcast! This week, we’re previewing the Kansas City Chiefs Week 9 matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

We check in with this past week’s press conferences featuring comments from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, safety Justin Reid, and head coach Andy Reid as they recapped the disappointing loss in Denver.

Part two of Ed Easton Jr.’s conversation with Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco, courtesy of NFL’s official pizza partner, Little Caesars, to discuss the team’s upcoming trip to Frankfurt, Germany, and his infamous pushups on the field during the Week 4 win over the New York Jets. Lastly, Dolphins Wire managing editor Mike Masala breaks down Miami’s strengths heading into Sunday’s game.

Listeners can look forward to being well-informed about the Chiefs’ mindset heading into the international trip and matchup with former teammate Tyreek Hill. We check in on Pacheco’s thoughts on playing in Germany and getting in the heads of the defense with his rugged runs. The Dolphins likely game plan on extending the Chiefs’ losing streak.

Check out the link below to get your fill of Chiefs talk ahead of Sunday’s early kickoff:

Report: Safety DeShon Elliott to sign with the Miami Dolphins

Elliott is set to sign with the Miami Dolphins after one season with the Lions

It’s been a quiet start to the free agency market for players from the 2022 Detroit Lions. None agreed to sign anywhere else during the legal tampering period.

Now that the new league year has started and players are free to sign anywhere they choose, that has changed. Starting safety DeShon Elliott has agreed to sign with the Miami Dolphins, according to a report from Ian Rapoport.

Elliott played one season with the Lions and played well. He started 13 games and notched 96 total tackles. Elliott, 25, also picked off one pass for Detroit after coming over as a free agent on a prove-it deal after three injury-riddled seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

The price tag was not high, per Jordan Schultz. Just $1.77 million for one season for Elliott to jump to Miami.

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Blockbuster NFL trades shake up the draft order above the Lions

The compensation frameworks are now in place for the Lions looking to trade up or back, too

Toss the mock draft projections in the garbage. Two trades with massive 2021 NFL draft ramifications happened within minutes of one another on Friday afternoon. The outcome of the trades has a direct impact on what the Detroit Lions can do with the No. 7 overall pick, too.

The trades

The Miami Dolphins trade the No. 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers for the No. 12 overall pick, a 2021 third-round pick and additional first-round picks in both 2022 and 2023.

That’s essentially the same return compensation the Lions received for trading Matthew Stafford to the Rams, with Los Angeles also throwing in Jared Goff and his considerable contract.

Miami wasn’t done, however…

The Dolphins quickly traded away the No. 12 pick and a 2022 first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for the No. 6 overall pick.

So now the updated draft order, once the trades are official:

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars
  2. New York Jets
  3. San Francisco 49ers
  4. Atlanta Falcons
  5. Cincinnati Bengals
  6. Miami Dolphins
  7. Detroit Lions
  8. Carolina Panthers
  9. Denver Broncos
  10. Dallas Cowboys
  11. New York Giants
  12. Philadelphia Eagles

The 49ers still have QB Jimmy Garoppolo, but his long-term fate with San Francisco is directly in question now. If the Lions are looking to move up, the Jets at No. 2 make the most sense. And we now have the blueprint for the type of compensation it will take to get there, if that’s what GM Brad Holmes wants to do.

The second trade offers a glimpse into what Holmes and the Lions could get if they trade back from No. 7. While they lost a potential trade partner, the framework for what picks Detroit could expect is now clearer.

Report: Mutual interest between Miami Dolphins and RB Aaron Jones

There is mutual interest between Miami Dolphins and RB Aaron Jones, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Aaron Jones has the Dolphins among teams he’s willing to consider. And the interest is mutual, according to a league source, Barry Jackson, Miami Herald.
Jones was a Pro Bowler for the Packers last season, rushing for 1,104 yards and 9 TDs, while also adding 355 yards receiving.
He led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019 and has 3,364 yards rushing in his career

There is mutual interest between Miami Dolphins and RB Aaron Jones, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Aaron Jones has the Dolphins among teams he’s willing to consider. And the interest is mutual, according to a league source, Barry Jackson, Miami Herald.
Jones was a Pro Bowler for the Packers last season, rushing for 1,104 yards and 9 TDs, while also adding 355 yards receiving.
He led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019 and has 3,364 yards rushing in his career

Report: Mutual interest between Miami Dolphins and RB Aaron Jones

There is mutual interest between Miami Dolphins and RB Aaron Jones, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Aaron Jones has the Dolphins among teams he’s willing to consider. And the interest is mutual, according to a league source, Barry Jackson, Miami Herald.
Jones was a Pro Bowler for the Packers last season, rushing for 1,104 yards and 9 TDs, while also adding 355 yards receiving.
He led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019 and has 3,364 yards rushing in his career

There is mutual interest between Miami Dolphins and RB Aaron Jones, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Aaron Jones has the Dolphins among teams he’s willing to consider. And the interest is mutual, according to a league source, Barry Jackson, Miami Herald.
Jones was a Pro Bowler for the Packers last season, rushing for 1,104 yards and 9 TDs, while also adding 355 yards receiving.
He led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019 and has 3,364 yards rushing in his career

Dolphins signing K Jason Sanders to 5-year extension

The Dolphins are signing K Jason Sanders to a 5-year extension worth $22 million.
The contract includes $10 million guaranteed and will make Sanders one of the highest-paid kickers.
Sanders made 36 of 39 FG attempts last season with a long of 56 yards

The Dolphins are signing K Jason Sanders to a 5-year extension worth $22 million.
The contract includes $10 million guaranteed and will make Sanders one of the highest-paid kickers.
Sanders made 36 of 39 FG attempts last season with a long of 56 yards

Dolphins signing K Jason Sanders to 5-year extension

The Dolphins are signing K Jason Sanders to a 5-year extension worth $22 million.
The contract includes $10 million guaranteed and will make Sanders one of the highest-paid kickers.
Sanders made 36 of 39 FG attempts last season with a long of 56 yards

The Dolphins are signing K Jason Sanders to a 5-year extension worth $22 million.
The contract includes $10 million guaranteed and will make Sanders one of the highest-paid kickers.
Sanders made 36 of 39 FG attempts last season with a long of 56 yards

Dolphins release RB Jordan Howard

The Dolphins have moved on from RB Jordan Howard, releasing him on Monday morning.
Howard signed a two-year contract worth nearly $10 million this offseason.
He got his most work in Week 9, carrying the ball 10 times for 19 yards and a touchdown.
Howard was a healthy scratch on Sunday against the Chargers and has 28 carries for 33 yards this season

The Dolphins have moved on from RB Jordan Howard, releasing him on Monday morning.
Howard signed a two-year contract worth nearly $10 million this offseason.
He got his most work in Week 9, carrying the ball 10 times for 19 yards and a touchdown.
Howard was a healthy scratch on Sunday against the Chargers and has 28 carries for 33 yards this season

Dolphins release RB Jordan Howard

The Dolphins have moved on from RB Jordan Howard, releasing him on Monday morning.
Howard signed a two-year contract worth nearly $10 million this offseason.
He got his most work in Week 9, carrying the ball 10 times for 19 yards and a touchdown.
Howard was a healthy scratch on Sunday against the Chargers and has 28 carries for 33 yards this season

The Dolphins have moved on from RB Jordan Howard, releasing him on Monday morning.
Howard signed a two-year contract worth nearly $10 million this offseason.
He got his most work in Week 9, carrying the ball 10 times for 19 yards and a touchdown.
Howard was a healthy scratch on Sunday against the Chargers and has 28 carries for 33 yards this season