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By Matt Levine
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The Miami Dolphins will have Pro Bowl offensive tackle Terron Armstead on the field when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders today. The veteran hasn't practiced all week due to a knee injury but will suit up for this crucial matchup.
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Miami getting Armstead back for this game is huge as they are in do-or-die mode for their season. The team grabbed a massive win last week over the Los Angeles Rams to keep their season alive but will be in for another test against Las Vegas.
They currently hold a record of 3-6 on the season entering into this game with the Raiders.
While the Raiders haven't been very good this season, they are a feisty group that can steal a game. Miami will need to make sure that they don't take Las Vegas for granted in this contest, otherwise, they could look up and find themselves in trouble.
Having Armstead back to go up against the Raiders pass rush is huge. Las Vegas has one of the better edge rushers in the game, Maxx Crosby, so Armstead will help to defend against him.
Keeping quarterback Tua Tagovailoa upright in this game will be the key to Miami getting a victory. Since he returned from injury, the Miami offense has looked much more like itself as they work back into form.
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Miami has one of the more explosive offenses around the NFL, using consistent motion to keep defenses on their toes. With star wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle leading the way, the Dolphins feel that they can keep up with any other squad in the league.
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The Dolphins have faith they can go on a run to make a late-season push for the postseason. However, they will need to take things one game at a time and for now, it starts with this matchup against the Raiders.
After Las Vegas, Miami takes on the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets twice, Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, and San Francisco 49ers. It won't be easy for them to get back into the playoff hunt but the Dolphins aren't giving up hope just yet.
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