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Dolphins, Jets rematch to look plenty different than Week 6

The last time the Miami Dolphins clashed with the New York Jets in Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season, the Dolphins came home with a 24-0 victory and a new starting quarterback. And in the month that has passed since these two teams last faced each other, plenty as changed. The Jets have returned some players from injury while losing others and the same can be said for the Miami Dolphins. But perhaps the biggest shift for both teams is as the quarterback position. Tua Tagovailoa took 5 snaps against the Jets in Week 6 before being named the starting quarterback for the Dolphins — and we now have a four game sample size of what the rookie does and doesn’t do well.

Meanwhile, for the Jets, QB Sam Darnold is expected to return for this game, meaning neither team is going to have the same starting quarterback as what they had just a month ago when these teams clashed.

What will that mean for the matchup? For one, we should expect a closer contest than a 24-point shutout, which is what we saw last time. But the Dolphins defense still matches up very well against a punchless Jets offense from a personnel perspective — Miami can blanked the Jets receivers and the Dolphins will gladly welcome back DL Christian Wilkins from a two-week stay on the reserve/COVID-19 list as they look to put the screws on the opposing run game. With OT George Fant trending towards missing this game for the Jets, Miami has an even bigger advantage up front.

Offensively for Miami, the Dolphins must quickly find some resolutions to what the Denver Broncos put on tape in Week 11 against him — Miami struggled to move the ball with consistency against a strong game plan from Vic Fangio. The good news for Miami? The Broncos’ game plan worked in large part because of their two remaining elite defensive talents: FS Justin Simmons and DE Bradley Chubb. The Jets have no one near that caliber on their defensive depth chart (although DL Quinnen Williams has all the physical gifts needed to get there one day).

It all adds up to an odd combination. Familiar foes with significant new layers despite just a 6-week layoff between games. That’s life in the NFL, though; it comes as you fast and changes in a hurry.

CBS NFL analyst predicts 7 Alabama players in first-round mock draft

Ryan Wilson, a CBS NFL analyst, has released his most recent mock draft for the 2020 NFL Draft. As we get closer to the date of the draft, we get a better understanding of where teams sit in terms of who is on their draft board. The 2020 Senior Bowl …

Ryan Wilson, a CBS NFL analyst, has released his most recent mock draft for the 2020 NFL Draft.

As we get closer to the date of the draft, we get a better understanding of where teams sit in terms of who is on their draft board.

The 2020 Senior Bowl is upon us and the Super Bowl LIV matchup is set.

Wilson’s first-round mock draft is full of talent from different programs from all across the country, but there are seven players that made the list that re products of the University of Alabama.

4. New York Giants – Jedrick Wills, OL

The Giants are going all in on their future quarterback, Daniel Jones. However, if he wants to be able to throw, he’ll need to be protected, that’s where Wills comes in.

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Bleacher Report’s NFL mock draft has 8 Alabama players in the first round

Bleacher Report’s NFL draft expert, Matt Miller, released his most recent mock draft for the 2020 NFL Draft. With the NFL season finally coming to an end, and the early first round order set, football fans can now get a better look at their teams’ …

Bleacher Report’s NFL draft expert, Matt Miller, released his most recent mock draft for the 2020 NFL Draft.

With the NFL season finally coming to an end, and the early first round order set, football fans can now get a better look at their teams’ placement in the draft and who their team will be selecting.

Miller has a record eight players from Alabama being selected in the first round of his mock draft.

Let’s take a look and see who he believes will be going from the Crimson Tide to the NFL.

4. New York Giants – Jerry Jeudy, WR

Miller believes that if the Giants want Daniel Jones to be their quarterback of the future, they better find him some offensive help. What better way to do that than draft possibly the best wide receiver in the draft.

5. Miami Dolphins – Tua Tagovailoa, QB

Looks like the Dolphins will be winning the ‘Tank for Tua’ sweepstakes in Miller’s scenario. The draft analyst breaks down Coach Brian Flores’ ability to lead a team and their need for a quarterback to build around. Miller mentions that this is all continent upon Tagovailoa declaring for the draft and not returning to Alabama.

11. New York Jets – Jedrick Wills, OT

If the Jets want Sam Darnold to work out long-term, they have to protect him. Wills proved in 2019 that he is more than capable of protecting the quarterback. A strong offensive line could be the missing piece to a Jets offense full of talent, but no production.

13. Indianapolis Colts – Henry Ruggs III, WR

Miller recognizes that the Colts are in desperate need for a quarterback after Andrew Luck unexpectedly retired before the 2019 season. However, Miller doesn’t believe that any of the available quarterback at this pick are worth taking this early. So instead, they will look to give Jacoby Brissett some weapons for 2020 as they’ll look aead for a quarterback.

19. Las Vegas Raiders – Dylan Moses, LB

The Raiders will utilize their second of two first-round draft picks on Moses, who cold be a big piece of their 2020 defense. Miller acknowledges the fact that the linebacker didn’t play a single snap in 2019, but argues that it likely won’t negatively affect his draft stock.

23. Buffalo Bills – DeVonta Smith, WR

Much like Miller’s reasoning for the Giants selecting Jeudy, if the Bills want Josh Allen to work out long-term, they need to give him weapons. Miller claims that the Bills won too many games in 2019 to earn a early draft pick for a top-tier receiver, but Smith would be a good fit if he declares for the draft.

26. Seattle Seahawks – Terrell Lewis, EDGE

Miller believes that if it weren’t for Lewis’ injuries while at Alabama, he would be a top-15 pick. He thinks this is a smart pick for the Seahawks as they can pair him with former SEC standout, Jadeveon Clowney.

31. San Francisco 49ers – Xavier McKinney, S

Miller’s explanation for this pick was fairly simple: the 49ers need a safety, and he’s the best safety on the board. Miller also claimed that McKinney’s talent was overlooked at Alabama due to most of the attention given to the offense.

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