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ng to continue to put distance between themselves and the rest of the AFC East. The playoffs are still a long way away Matt Haack Jersey , but as the first quarter of the season comes to an end, Miami could be 4-0 with a three-game lead over the New England Patriots, who most considered the favorite to win the division before the start of the season.As we do each week, we take a look at the NFL’s schedule and decide which teams winning best helps Miami’s chances for the playoffs. The basic rules for most of the game is that you root the Dolphins, for NFC teams over AFC teams, and you do not root for teams in the AFC East. Later in the year, when strengths of victory and the surprises of the season - “bad” teams being good and “good” teams being bad - this will adjust, but we are still early in the season so those basic rules likely apply.Jets at Jaguars - 1pmThis game hits on two reasons to root against the Jets. The first being the obvious fact that it is the Jets, and therefore you should root against them 99.9 percent of the time. The other being a presumption that the Jaguars will win the AFC South, which would keep them from claiming a Wildcard position http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-mike-hull-jersey , a good thing for Miami. Root for: Jaguars.Dolphins at Patriots - 1pmRoot for: Dolphins.Eagles at Titans - 1pmThe Dolphins have already defeated the Titans this year, which could lead to an argument that a Tennessee win is actually good for Miami as it increases their strength of schedule/victory tiebreaks. That said, I would rather see the Titans fall away from the Wildcard than trust that tiebreaks - which can get wonky if more than one team is involved - would push Miami into position. Root for: Eagles.Texans at Colts - 1pmThe Dolphins still play both of these teams, so they can get the head-to-head tie break for both. That means, the question is which of the two teams do you see as a more-likely Wildcard competitor for Miami? At 0-3, the Texans have put themselves into a tough hole, while the Colts are only a game better at 1-2. For this week, we will say the Colts have the better chance at the Wildcard. Root for: Texans.Bills at Packers - 1pmThis one is pretty straight forward. Even with the Dolphins playing the Packers later in the year, go ahead and hope to see the Bills fall further behind in the AFC East. Root for: Packers.Lions at Cowboys - 1pmThe odd NFC versus NFC game that impacts Miami. The Lions come to Miami in Week 7, so the better their record Womens Charles Harris Jersey , the better the tie break for Miami with a win. Root for: Lions.Bengals at Falcons - 1pmThe Bengals are in the lead in the AFC North, but it does not feel like they will stay there - Pittsburgh and Baltimore should be able to make a run at them, right? In that case, Bengals losses make sense to get them away from the Wildcard. Root for: Falcons.Browns at Raiders - 4:05pm Miami holds the head-to-head tiebreak on the Raiders after last week. Like the Texans and Colts game, this is a team with one win (Cleveland at 1-1-1) against a team with no wins (Raiders 0-3). Both teams could find themselves with outside shots at the Wildcard, so we will root for the team that could help Miami in strength of schedule/victory tiebreaks and against the team with a win. Root for: Raiders.49ers at Chargers - 4:25pmEasy one. Root for the NFC against the AFC. Root for: 49ers.Ravens at Steelers - 8:20pmIf the Bengals are going to fall out of the AFC North lead, one of these two will do it (sorry Browns, not ready to believe there yet). The Ravens are tied with Cincinnati right now, but I think the Steelers are more likely to rebound and take control of the division than anyone else. This game is pretty much a toss-up at this point. Root for: Whichever you think will win the Division (I will go Steelers).Chiefs at Broncos - 8:15pm MondayThis is another game where it really does not make a lot of difference. One of these two seem to be the future AFC West winner, while the other will likely be in the Wildcard hunt. It might make more sense to see the Broncos lose so that they have two losses on the year Xavien Howard Jersey , but I will look at it a different way. If the Chiefs lose, they fall from the ranks of the undefeated. In Miami, that is an important thing. Root for: Broncos.Games not impacting DolphinsBuccaneers at Bears - 1pmSeahawks at Cardinals - 4:05pmSaints at Giants - 4:25pm DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Now that Reshad Jones has rejoined the Miami Dolphins, he says he hopes to play for them this season.The two-time Pro Bowl safety reported to mandatory minicamp after skipping earlier voluntary offseason practices under first-year coach Brian Flores . Those absences fueled speculation he might be traded and perhaps preferred to play elsewhere.Not so, Jones said Tuesday.“I’m here,” he said. “I love this city, I love the fans. I’d love to be a part of the Dolphins organization.”Jones, the team’s highest-paid player at $13 million this year, said he chose to work out on his own rather than attend voluntary team practices partly because he was recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.“Voluntary mean voluntary http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-raekwon-mcmillan-jersey , so I took the time to get physically ready to play a 16-game stretch coming off a surgery in February,” he said.Asked about his health now, Jones said, “I’m not 100%, but I’m close.” He participated fully in the first of this week’s three workouts that conclude the Dolphins’ offseason drills.“It’s great to see him,” Flores said. “He looks like he’s in really good shape.”That’s a given, Jones said.“I don’t really have to prove anything to anybody,” he said. “I’ve been one of the best safeties in this league for a long time. I put the work in year in and year out. That’s my pattern.”Other Miami players rehabbing injuries attended the voluntary practices. Flores shrugged off Jones’ absences but has made no guarantees about his playing time.The rebuilding Dolphins also have veteran safety T.J. McDonald, and 2018 first-round draft pick Minkah Fitzpatrick and veteran Bobby McCain can play safety as well as cornerback.Jones’ role was an issue last year under coach Adam Gase. Jones took himself out of a midseason game against the New York Jets and watched the second half from the sideline, unhappy with a plan to rotate safeties.Flores said he hasn’t discussed that episode with Jones.“My conversations with Reshad are about playbook Womens Jakeem Grant Jersey , communication, fundamentals, technique,” Flores said. “Last year is last year.”Jones said the Dolphins were OK with his decision to skip voluntary practices, and he looks forward to playing for Flores.“We’ve had minimal relations, minimal talks, but I know he’s a straightforward guy,” Jones said. “He kept it real with me once we were communicating about me not being here.”