Week 12 Bet.

For our week 12 bet we head to New York state. It's another divisional match up with one team on the ascendancy and the other in turmoil.

Buffalo have appointed defensive coach Perry Fewell on an interim basis as The Bills search for a new coach for next season after the sacking of Dick Jauron. Franchise owner Ralph Wilson has said he is prepared to completely re-vamp the team for the 2010 season and that nobody's place is secured. It very much looks like Buffalo have resigned themselves to also rans for this campaign and will concentrate on repairing the damage in an attempt to be competitive for next season.

Miami on the other hand had a great win last Thursday (giving them plenty of rest before Sunday's game) against a strong Carolina team. They have put themselves right bang in the race for an AFC Wildcard spot.

Ricky Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored 3 touchdowns against the Panthers last week and this matchup really should be about the rush game. Miami are ranked 4th in the NFL with an average of 156 rush yards per game whereas Buffalo are ranked 31st on rush defense conceding an average of 165.9 yards per game.

Back in week 4 Miami beat Buffalo 38-10 where The Dolphins racked up 250 yards rushing alone (Buffalo managed only 206 total offensive yards).

Miami will be playing hard knowing a win will give them every chance of a play off spot. The Fins have had a very tough schedule this term so it is credit to Tony Sparano and his men that they are still in the hunt.

I really expect Miami to be far too strong for Buffalo and with only 3 points to cover think they look like a strong bet.

1pt Miami -3 @ 4/5 generally.