As the Dolphins rule out a notable wide receiver for the Ravens game, the Baltimore Ravens can now make a major team boast.
Without one of their top offensive weapons, the Miami Dolphins will take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17.
Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was officially ruled out of the crucial AFC match due to a high ankle sprain.
If the Dolphins win this week, their record of 11-4 would tie them with the Ravens for the best record in the AFC.
However, they’ll have to accomplish it without Waddle and with a diminished pass-catching group.
Following the announcement, fans shared their opinions on Waddle, the Dolphins, and the AFC’s current situation.
Although Waddle plays a significant role in the Dolphins’ offense, his success is by no means guaranteed.
He did not watch Miami’s thrashing of the Denver Broncos in Week 3, when the offense scored ten touchdowns in all in a 70-20 victory. This season, the team has only four total receiving touchdowns and just three games with more than 100 receiving yards.
However, Waddle’s absence occurs during a game against the NFL’s top defense that has significant AFC implications.
The Ravens will make an effort to contain wide receiver Tyreek Hill and restrict Tua Tagovailoa’s passing game options.
The Buffalo Bills will have a clear path to the AFC East division if they defeat the New England Patriots this coming week if Miami loses this game.
In that event, the division title and a home playoff game in the first round would be on the line for the two teams’ Week 18 matchup.
To keep the Dolphins in the AFC East, head coach Mike McDaniel will need to think outside the box in order to find ways to stifle the Ravens defense.
