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If the Dallas Cowboys are for real Daniel Kilgore Jersey , they will win their sixth straight game and clinch the NFC East at Indianapolis on Sunday.If the Colts are for real, they will knock off the Cowboys and stamp themselves as true contenders for the AFC playoffs.With three games remaining, Dallas (8-5) is in control of its division, thanks to a staunch defense and a revived air game with the addition of Amari Cooper. Has any veteran been more worth a first-round draft pick in a midseason trade?“I didn’t know we were going to get all that, honestly,'” says NFL rushing leader Ezekiel Elliott about Cooper, acquired from Oakland. “But when I finally saw him in person, when I saw him catch the ball, I saw him run around and run after the catch, that’s when I really realized he’s truly special.”A Cowboys win does the trick in the NFC East, as would losses by Philadelphia and Washington. Dallas has almost no chance at a first-round playoff bye, though.So what? The Cowboys were 3-5 and sinking and now look where they are.Talking about sinking, Indianapolis was 1-5 two months ago. Then the Colts (7-6) won five straight before that string ended with an awful performance at Jacksonville. So they went to AFC South leader Houston, winner of nine in a row, and won.In his comeback from a 2017 season lost to a shoulder injury, Andrew Luck has been sensational, working behind an offensive line that has gone from sieve to sturdy. Luck has been sacked 16 times, second fewest in the league.Indy is in a four-way tie for the second AFC wild-card slot with Baltimore, Tennessee and Miami.“Most people call this the dash for cash,” Colts tight end Eric Ebron says. “So you just try to win.”The weekend began Thursday night with the Los Angeles Chargers‘ 29-28 comeback victory at Kansas City.Philip Rivers led the Chargers to a pair of touchdowns in the final minutes, then hit Mike Williams for the go-ahead 2-point conversion with 4 seconds remaining. The Chargers (11-3) trailed 28-14 before Justin Jackson scored with 3:49 to go.Not only did the Chargers clinch a playoff berth, they forged a first-place tie with the Chiefs (11-3) in the AFC West while ending a nine-game losing streak to their longtime division rivals.New England (9-4) at Pittsburgh (7-5-1)Tampa Bay (5-8) at Baltimore (7-6)The AFC North has become a jumble with Pittsburgh’s slump (three successive defeats) and Baltimore’s resurgence. These matchups don’t bode well for the Steelers, especially if Ben Roethlisberger‘s rib and James Conner‘s ankle are factors.The Patriots have won the past five meetings. Of course, the 2017 version is unforgettable: Roethlisberger threw an interception in the end zone with 5 seconds remaining after tight end Jesse James‘ apparent go-ahead touchdown with 29 seconds left was overturned on review. Officials ruled the catch did not “survive the ground;” James jostled it after stretching across the goal line.So the league amended the rule in the offseason to allow some movement by the ball if a receiver maintains possession.New England can clinch its 10th straight AFC East title with a win or tie and a Miami loss or tie.Baltimore, meanwhile, will sit the now-healthy Joe Flacco behind first-round pick Lamar Jackson, who has won three of his four starts with Flacco (hip) sidelined. The Ravens‘ ground game has been sensational with the rookie behind center:Jackson has 336 yards rushing over the past four games, the most by any NFL quarterback in his first four starts during the Super Bowl era. Baltimore also is allowing an NFL-low 18.5 points per game.Philadelphia (6-7) at Los Angeles Rams (11-2)New Orleans (11-2) at Carolina (6-7), MondayTop seed in the NFC is what it’s all about for the Saints and Rams, who lost to New Orleans this season.The Rams and Saints each clinch a first-round bye with a win and a Chicago loss or tie, or a tie and a Chicago loss.New Orleans has struggled offensively the past two weeks, but this is a matchup Drew Brees enjoys. The Saints beat the Panthers three times last season, including the playoffs. Brees has completed 76.7 percent of his passes for 2,714 yards with 21 touchdowns and four interceptions in the past 10 NFC South games and has 46 TDs and 20 INTs vs. the Panthers, who have lost their past five overall. But Carolina is 5-1 at home.With the Rams coming off the lowest-scoring performance under Sean McVay, a 15-6 loss to the Bears, they try to avoid falling in consecutive games with McVay in charge. Indeed, he has won at least two straight after all seven of his career defeats.Eagles QB Carson Wentz is battling a back injury. He tore up his knee at LA last year and missed his team’s run to the championship.Houston (9-4) at New York Jets (4-9), SaturdayDespite flopping at home against Indy, the Texans are in solid position, closing in on the division crown, with a playoff berth almost certain at the least. Houston also has an outside chance at a first-round playoff bye, but probably needs to win out and get some help.QB Deshaun Watson has thrown at least one TD pass in 18 straight games, while top target DeAndre Hopkins has caught at least one TD pass in five straight road games. He and Watson have connected for 16 TD passes in 20 games they’ve played together.New York got back rookie quarterback Sam Darnold and he put together his first fourth-quarter comeback to beat Buffalo last week and end a five-game slide.Tennessee (7-6) at New York Giants (5-8)The other weekend game at MetLife Stadium; notice the neutral end zones.New York once was 1-7, yet has a very long shot at making the playoffs. A retooled offensive line has provided time for Eli Manning to show he isn’t over the hill, and for rookie running back Saquon Barkley to go wild.Tennessee has had at least 400 yards in each of the past two games, and hasn’t managed three straight since Oct. 1-16, 2000. It has allowed the fewest touchdowns in the league this season, 27.Green Bay (5-7-1) at Chicago (9-4)Miami (7-6) at Minnesota (6-6-1)Chicago’s last-to-first climb in the NFC North could be finalized against its biggest rival. A win over Green Bay, which leads the NFL’s longest series 97-94-6, gets it done. So does a Minnesota loss or tie.The Bears lead the NFL in turnover differential (plus 13) and interceptions (25).Green Bay, under interim coach Joe Philbin, must win out for any chance to play in January. The Packers have won eight in a row at Soldier Field and nine of the past 10 meetings overall. But with a win, Chicago would finish 7-1 at home for the first time since 2005.Miami’s stunning “Drake Escape” victory against New England kept it viable in the AFC playoff chase. The Dolphins are second in the NFL with 19 interceptions and tied for third with 25 takeaways.Minnesota was overwhelmed last Monday night at Seattle, and fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. In their past three losses Youth Andrew Van Ginkel Jersey , all on the road, the Vikings have averaged just 274 yards and 12 points per game. But they’re at home and the Dolphins are 0-5 on the road since beating the Jets in Week 2.Seattle (8-5) at San Francisco (3-10)Surging Seattle has won four straight and its defeats are to opponents who are a combined 36-16, with two of losses to the 11-2 Rams. The Seahawks have the league’s top rushing team and have become as stingy as anybody on defense despite being in a rebuild.A win gets them into the postseason, and they have won 10 straight in this NFC West rivalry, starting with the conference title game in January 2014. Linebacker Bobby Wagner , making a hefty statement for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, seeks his eighth straight game with at least eight tackles. Wagner had 12 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, two passes defensed and a 98-yard interception return for a TD in the Week 13 win over San Francisco.Cleveland (5-7-1) at Denver (6-7), SaturdayYes, both clubs have outside shots at the postseason as they meet in prime time.Denver has won the past 11 meetings, going back to 1990. But these Browns are spunky, led by top overall draft choice Baker Mayfield. He has 1,406 yards passing, 11 TDs, four interceptions since interim coach Gregg Williams supplanted coach Hue Jackson on Oct. 29.He needs to watch out for DE Bradley Chubb, the fifth overall selection in April. Chubb’s 12 sacks are a rookie franchise record and 2½ shy of Javon Kearse’s 1999 NFL rookie record.Detroit (5-8) at Buffalo (4-9)Don’t look for much scoring here.With 3,187 yards passing, Detroit QB Matthew Stafford is in jeopardy of ending his seven-season streak of topping 4,000 yards. His counterpart, first-round pick Josh Allen, has a combined 335 yards rushing in the past three games. He’s the second NFL QB to top 90 yards rushing in three consecutive games, joining Green Bay’s Tobin Rote in 1951.Arizona (3-10) at Atlanta (4-9)Atlanta might do some scoring here, while Arizona ranks at the bottom in most offensive categories. Its pitiful 178 points are 23 lower than the next-worst team, Buffalo. The Cardinals started five rookies on offense last week.After being held without a TD catch in the first seven games, Atlanta WR Julio Jones has five in the past six games. Jones leads the NFL with 1,429 yards receiving and has topped 100 yards in nine games.Oakland (3-10) at Cincinnati (5-8)Banged-up Cincinnati has been in freefall, dropping five in a row and seven of eight. This is its final home game. The Bengals have averaged 51,673, the second-smallest attendance since Paul Brown Stadium opened in 2000. They’re 3-4 at home.The Raiders fired GM Reggie McKenzie on Monday, one day after a stunning upset of Pittsburgh.Washington (6-7) at Jacksonville (4-9)What does a team do when its top two QBs have broken legs and the third guy has a broken career? In Washington’s case, it turns to someone who hasn’t started since 2011, is 0-5 in the NFL and recently had a contract with the startup Alliance of American Football, Josh Johnson.Redskins RB Adrian Peterson needs 112 yards rushing to pass Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson (13,259) for eighth most in NFL history. The Dolphins have needs. Lots of needs."WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsBreakingDolphins 2019 Draft picks: 13 - Christian Wilkins; 78 - Michael Deiter; 151 - Andrew Van Ginkel; 202 - Isaiah Prince; 233 - Chandler Cox; 234 - Myles Gaskin脳NFL Draft2019 Miami Dolphins draft needs2019 NFL Draft2019 NFL Draft: Breaking down Miami Dolphins draft needsNew,132commentsThe Dolphins have needs. Lots of needs.EDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft: Breaking down Miami Dolphins draft needsDavid Butler II-USA TODAY SportsThe Miami Dolphins have needs heading into the 2019 NFL Draft. Yes, that may be the understatement of the year. The Dolphins probably have more needs heading into the 2019 NFL Draft than they have roster positions solidified. The Dolphins could select just about any prospect in any round of the Draft and fill a need.It is almost makes best player available a requirement rather than a luxury at this point.Though all of that is true, the Dolphins still have draft needs that must be addressed. Some of the needs are more pressing than others, with high and/or multiple draft picks likely to be spent on the position. Here are the team’s top needs:1. Defensive endThe Dolphins have to find a pass rusher this year, which could mean a first-round pick on the position is in order. The Dolphins current defensive end group includes Tank Carradine, Charles Harris, Jeremiah Valoaga, and Jonathan Woodard, who have a combined 10.5 career sacks. Add in the recently signed linebacker Jarone Elliott, who led the short-lived Alliance of American Football in sacks, and that numbers increases to 14.5 career NFL sacks. To put than in perspective, in his ten seasons with the Dolphins, Cameron Wake, who signed with the Tennessee Titans this offseason, averaged 9.8 sacks per season - nearly totaling the Dolphins combined career numbers for the position group right now. In 2016, when he played all 16 games, he tallied 10.5 sacks and he has reached or exceed that 10.5 sacks mark for a season five times in his career. In four of the years (2018, 2015, 2013 Josh Sitton Jersey , and 2009) in which he did not reach 10.5, he also did not play in all 16 games. The Dolphins are going to miss Wake’s production, even if he is closer to the 14 games played, six sack player that they had last year. Replacing him right now in the starting lineup is likely Harris, the team’s 2017 first-round draft choice who will hopefully take a big step forward in his third season. Miami needs to add to the pass rush this year, and they probably need to do it early and often.Potential targets: Josh Allen, Nick Bosa, Brian Burns, Jaylon Ferguson, Clelin Ferrell, Jachai Polite, Montez Sweat, D’Andre Walker, Chase Winovich, Oshane Ximines2. Offensive tackle (or guard)Replacing Ja’Wuan James, who signed with the Denver Broncos, should be the top priority on the offensive line. If the team moves Jesse Davis from right guard to right tackle, maybe the team looks to address guards over tackle, but leaving Davis at guard and adding a top tackle makes the most sense.Miami’s starting offensive line right now is likely Laremy Tunsil at left tackle, Isaac Asiata at left guard, Daniel Kilgore at center, Jesse Davis at right guard, and Zach Sterup at right tackle. They have Michael Dunn (G), Connor Hilland (C), Jaryd Jones-Smith (T), and Chris Reed (G) as the depth options. Adding a right tackle as an opening day starter would solve a lot of issues for Miami.Asiata remains a question mark, so do not be surprised if Miami is adding a tackle early and addresses offensive line again later in the Draft.Potential targets (tackle): Andre Dillard, Chuma Edoga, Cody Ford, Tytus Howard, Greg Little, Kaleb McGary, Isaiah Prince, Dalton Risner, Max Scharping, Jawaan TaylorPotential targets (interior): Garrett Bradbury, Nate Davis, Michael Detter, Elgton Jenkins, Michael Jordan, Chris Lindstrom, Erick McCoy, Connor McGovern, Drew Samia, Jonah Williams3. Running backThis was almost wide receiver, because the Dolphins likely need to find their true number one receiver, despite re-signing DeVante Parker this year, but it is a position they could wait until next year to draft. Running back, meanwhile, is a need for the team this year. It may not be an early pick, but at some point, Miami probably has to bring in someone. The roster currently has Kenyan Drake, Kalen Ballage, and Kenneth Farrow. That is the entire depth of Miami’s running back group. It is just not enough. Adding depth here is a requirement.Potential targets: Ryquell Armstead, Damien Harris Andrew Van Ginkel white jersey , Darrell Henderson, Josh Jacobs, Bryce Love, David Montgomery, Miles Sanders, Devin Singletary, Dexter Williams, Trayveon Williams4. CornerbackThere are plenty of people who will argue that cornerback is too low here. The only reason is it not up in the third spot is there are options that can solve the issue internally. Xavien Howard is clearly the top of the group - and hopefully the Dolphins re-sign him soon so he is the answer here for a long time - and Bobby McCain should lock down the nickel cornerback spot. It is the position opposite Howard where questions come into play.If the coaches think they need to get an early cornerback, there should not be complaints. But there is also potential on the roster that, with a defensive head coach like Brian Flores, could still find a way to be productive. Whatever happened with Cordrea Tankersley last year may be able to be fixed so he plays more like the cornerback seen at the end of 2017 than the one who disappeared for much of 2018. Cornell Armstrong and Torry McTyer could also factor into the mix if they can continue to develop. Eric Rose joins the team as a free agent addition. Jalen Davis, Dee Delaney, Jomal Wiltz, and Chris Lammons could all surprise.And Minkah Fitzpatrick is the wildcard. While he likely ends up as the team’s primary free safety, Miami has two other starting safeties in Reshad Jones and T.J. McDonald that could allow the coaching staff to make Fitzpatrick a cornerback.Potential targets: Deandre Baker, Sean Bunting, Justin Layne, David Long, Julian Love, Trayvon Mullen, Byron Murphy, Greedy Williams, Joejuan Williams, Rock Ya-Sin5. QuarterbackPeople may be screaming right now because quarterback is so far down the list. Yes, the Dolphins have to find their quarterback of the future, and yes, quarterback is the most critical position on the team, but that does not mean Miami NEEDS to grab that top-tier quarterback this year. They seem content with Ryan Fitzpatrick starting, so do not be surprised if they do not add a quarterback until day two or day three of the Draft.Miami seems to be setting up for 2020 to be their major come-back year, so finding the quarterback of the future is probably a bigger need in 2020 than it is this year. The Dolphins could add a quarterback early, but they could just wait to get a developmental player they can put behind Fitzpatrick and have as a 2020 rookie’s backup.Potential targets: Ryan Finley, Will Grier, Dwayne Haskins, Tyree Jackson, Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Gardner Minshew, Kyler Murray, Jarrett Stidham, Manny WilkinsHonorable mention: Defensive tackle. Miami could address defensive tackle, but it misses out on the list above because the group right now consists of Davon Godchaux, Joey Mbu, Durval Queiroz Neto, Kendirck Norton, Jamiyus Pittman, Akeem Spence, and Vincent Taylor. While they need to improve against the run, and if Miami is planning to run more 3-4 schemes, they could use a true nose tackle, the group will likely consist primarily of Taylor, Godchaux, Spence, and Pittman with someone else making the roster as a depth option. It is a need, but not as desperate one as some would say.