Vin+ 3,121 Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the best home teams in the NFL. If they want to parlay their best start since 2007 into a playoff appearance, however, they'll likely need to play more consistently on the road. They can start Sunday when they visit a Miami Dolphins team looking to avoid its fourth straight loss. Seattle has won two in a row coming out of its bye and is 6-4 for the first time since its last 10-win season in 2007, but its 1-4 road mark leaves much to be desired. The road losses have come by a combined 21 points. "Disappointed in the way we've played on the road that we didn't find a way to get a couple more of those wins," coach Pete Carroll said. "We've been in every one of them. We understand all of that. "I think we're getting harder to beat." The Seahawks' last two away games are against Chicago next week and Buffalo on Dec. 16. Carroll gave his players the entire bye week off after a team meeting last Monday, but he and his staff are still trying to eliminate some deficiencies, one of them on defense. Seattle ranks third in the league with 296.8 yards allowed per game, but opponents are converting 40.6 percent of their third downs. The Seahawks showed improvement in their last two games, holding Minnesota and New York to a combined five of 21 on third downs. "For as good as we can play on defense at times to be at 40 percent, that's not good enough for us," Carroll said. "We need to knock that thing down." The Dolphins (4-6) have numerous problems, having lost three in a row after looking like a possible playoff team through the first seven games. An ineffective running game and turnovers have been the biggest factors in the slide. After Reggie Bush's hot start - he ran for 241 yards the first two weeks - the Dolphins haven't rushed for 100 in a game since September. Bush has averaged 3.0 yards per carry in his last six contests. The Miami offense has accounted for one touchdown over the last 10 quarters. "The running game hasn't been effective lately," guard Richie Incognito said. "That puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the offense. We know we have to get the running game going and execute better. It comes down to guys winning one-on-one blocks." Ryan Tannehill has been at the center of the Dolphins' failure to take care of the ball. Miami has turned it over seven times in the last two games, five on Tannehill interceptions. "It's really frustrating," said Tannehill, whose 70.8 passer rating ranks 30th in the league. "Especially with some of the success we had earlier in the year being able to move the ball." A Miami run defense that suddenly appears vulnerable could be taken advantage of by Seattle's Marshawn Lynch. The Dolphins allowed 83.9 rushing yards per game through their first eight, but 148.5 in the last two. Lynch is second in the NFL with 1,005 rushing yards and has reached the 100 mark in four consecutive games, including back-to-back season highs of 124 yards in the past two contests. Seattle should be healthier after the bye, as 13 players were listed on the team's final injury report before their last game. Only guard James Carpenter was unable to practice Monday as he continues to undergo tests for a concussion suffered three weeks ago. The Dolphins won the teams' last meeting in 2008 in Miami, 21-19. Copyright 2012 by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. Edited November 28, 2012 by Vin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted November 25, 2012 Seahawks are 1-4 on the road. Dolphins D needs to play like their capable if the want to win. 13 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted November 25, 2012 The Dolphins can win this game, but I don't see it happening. In another matchup of rookie QB's, Wilson has been superior so far, and his team is better almost everywhere. The Dolphins need to get back to relying on Reggie Bush, sprinkling in a little Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas where needed, and using that defense to dictate their pace. It'll be a rough game for the Seahawks, but I think they pull through. 23 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted November 25, 2012 Seattle's offense is lethargic on the road, but their defense prevents Miami from taking a 2-score lead, and Russell Wilson delivers the magic in the 4th quarter. 17 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted November 25, 2012 The Dolphins aren't a bad team and the Seahawks are playing on the road. I see Miami winning in a game that has big implications on the NFC playoff picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted November 25, 2012 Seahawks declared CB Walter Thurmond III (leg) inactive for Sunday' Week 12 game against the Dolphins. Thurmond hasn't played since the Seahawks activated him off the PUP list ahead of Week 10. He's settled in as mere insurance behind the talented corner trio of Brandon Browner, Richard Sherman and Marcus Trufant. No surprises in rest of the Seahawks' inactives: WR Charly Martin, CB Byron Maxwell, G J.R. Sweezy, T Mike Person, DT Jaye Howard and DE Greg Scruggs. Dolphins declared RB Lamar Miller inactive for Sunday's Week 12 game against the Seahawks. Miller wasn't listed on the injury report, so this looks like a healthy scratch. He has a total of six touches in the last six weeks behind Daniel Thomas and Reggie Bush anyway. Fullback Jovorskie Lance can act as the third runner. The rest of the Dolphins' inactives: LB Josh Kaddu, OT Will Yeatman, TE Michael Egnew, TE Kyle Miller, QB Pat Devlin and G Ryan Durand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchise 5 1 Posted November 25, 2012 Hoping that the Dolphins can upset.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted November 25, 2012 Both defenses doing a great job so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchise 5 1 Posted November 25, 2012 Reggie Bush 21 yard TD, thank you for fantasy points. 7-0 Dolphins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted November 25, 2012 Woo first score of the game goes to Miami. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted November 25, 2012 Seahawks tie this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sacks98 28 Posted November 25, 2012 Bevell is such a bad OC he keeps running Lynch when the Dolphins are keying off on him we need to throw the football to open up the run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted November 25, 2012 Seahawks tie the game right before halftime. Looks like a defensive showdown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sacks98 28 Posted November 25, 2012 Seahawks tie the game right before halftime. Looks like a defensive showdown. Unless the Seahawks are going to play a team that screws themselves we are a time control offense so it will never be a blow out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted November 25, 2012 Russel Wilson is a nice player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted November 26, 2012 I always fail to understand why Seattle plays down to road opponents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites