Same here and my decision wouldn't even be close. You never risk injuries in Week 17 to play for seeding. Most of your regulars are banged up anyway so aside from eliminating injury risk they get an extra week to recover to be at optimal strength in the playoffs.
Congratulations to you Dolphin fans here. Enjoy this time.
So now, that's Reshad, Isa, Misi, Cameron, and Pouncey on IR. And Ryan Tannehill is probably unlikely to play again this year. Our Sports Science department better not be asking for raises this year. Just bad timing, guys, haha.You realize this game means nothing, right? We already made the playoffs. Let the cloud of pessimism pass for just one week.
Anyway, the more I think about it, the more I agree with HRB, especially since we're (nearly) certain to face the Pats again if we get past the first weekend. (Also not likely, but play along, please.) In order for the Miami defense to be successful, the defensive line (Suh, Wake) need to dominate. Makes sense to rest them both, ensuring their at their best come the playoffs.
Also, if we're fortunate enough to get to NE in the playoffs, you certainly don't want them to see everything you have in store for them Week 17 -- in a game that just won't matter.
I might feel differently if this team wasn't so banged up or if the #5 seed was more possible, but as BB would say, it is what it is ...