The international clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins was already one of the most anticipated games of Week 9, but things just got a little more competitive.
On Saturday, November 4, the Dolphins announced that offensive tackle Terron Armstead has been activated from injured reserve. Miami waived defensive tackle Brandon Pili to facilitate the deal.
Armstead, who inked a $75 million contract with Miami last year, is expected to give the Dolphins a significant offensive boost before facing the Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany. After hurting his knee against the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, the 32-year-old was placed on injured reserve.
With Armstead active, it will be the first time in over a month that the 6-foot-5, 305-pound left tackle and center Connor Williams have played together. The last time the Dolphins had both offensive starters on the field, they defeated the Denver Broncos 70-20.
On November 5, the Chiefs (6-2) will face the Dolphins (6-2) at 9:30 a.m. ET at Deutsche Bank Park.
The Chiefs’ defense is attempting to disrupt Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s ‘rhythm.’
The Dolphins defense is well aware that shutting down Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and company in Week 9 will be a monumental task.
Matt McMullen, the Kansas City Chiefs reporter, noted, “Miami leads the NFL in total rushing yards (1,214), rushing touchdowns (16) and average yards-per-rush (5.9), and because of that viable threat, the Dolphins have tallied the third-most passing attempts off play-action (64) of any team in the league.”
“This team has a lot of play-action rhythm passing,” Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said. Everyone up front needs to respect the fact that it may be a run and then, all of a sudden, it’s a pass play and he’s getting the ball out quickly. We must start there. If we can make the game one-dimensional, we have a chance to [break their offensive rhythm].”
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is advising Miami’s defense on how to stop the Chiefs’ offense.
The Chiefs will meet wide receiver Tyreek Hill for the first time since he was dealt to Miami last summer. Hill is clearly thriving in Miami after being the first player in 52 years to get 1,000 yards in the first eight games of the season.
The former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver informed reporters that he is assisting the Dolphins defense in learning how to stop quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Hill believes that in order to stop the two-time Super Bowl MVP, tight end Travis Kelce must be stopped.
The Chiefs will meet wide receiver Tyreek Hill for the first time since he was dealt to Miami last summer. Hill is clearly thriving in Miami after being the first player in 52 years to get 1,000 yards in the first eight games of the season.
The former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver informed reporters that he is assisting the Dolphins defense in learning how to stop quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Hill believes that in order to stop the two-time Super Bowl MVP, tight end Travis Kelce must be stopped.
“What I’ve been telling the guys to do is just find Kelce,” Hill stated, according to USA Today. “If you let Kelce get open, he’s like the team’s energy, whereas Pat is like all-world.” But if he finds Kelce and Kelce only snags a 2-yard throw, he finds energy in that and gets the team moving.”
Hill, on the other hand, is ecstatic to meet his old teammates. “I’m excited to see Pat, Kelce, things like that,” he went on to say. “It’s going to be one of those things like backyard football with your brothers.”
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