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Dolphins’ Thanksgiving Game Marred by Injuries and Mistakes

The Miami Dolphins had a rough start to their Thanksgiving primetime game against the Green Bay Packers, marked by errors, penalties, and injuries that left the team reeling. From the outset, Miami’s performance was riddled with costly mistakes and bad luck, making for a forgettable night.

Early Struggles and Blunders

The game began poorly for the Dolphins, as a botched punt set up an early touchdown for the Packers. On their first offensive drive, Miami committed multiple penalties, including a personal foul and a false start, leading to a quick punt. Fans expressed frustration as the team appeared unprepared and error-prone.

Secondary Hit Hard by Injuries

Injuries compounded Miami’s woes, with two cornerbacks sidelined in the first half. Kader Kohou went down while attempting to intercept a pass, colliding with Christian Watson and sustaining a back injury. Though cleared of a potential concussion, Kohou’s return was deemed questionable. Shortly before halftime, rookie Cam Smith also left the game with an injury, further depleting the Dolphins’ secondary.

The situation was worsened by the continued absence of Kendall Fuller, who missed his third consecutive game while in concussion protocol. With their top cornerbacks unavailable, Miami turned to undrafted rookie Storm Duck, who struggled and allowed a touchdown early in the game.

Fan Frustration Mounts

The Dolphins, playing on a short week, failed to shake narratives about their inconsistency. Social media buzzed with criticism of the team’s lackluster play, particularly their inability to avoid penalties. Miami committed three infractions on their opening drive alone, including mistakes by Jonnu Smith and Julian Hill.

The game’s lowlight so far was Malik Washington’s fumbled punt, which wasted an opportunity after Miami had forced Green Bay to punt on their first drive. Fans have expressed disappointment with the team’s lack of preparedness, further dimming hopes for a successful primetime showing.

As the game progresses, the Dolphins face a steep climb to turn things around amidst injuries and growing dissatisfaction from their fanbase.