Jordan Thomas of the Texans: increased role Thursday

Aaron Wilson and columnist Houston Chronicle said Ryan and his teammates Jordan Akins would replace Ryan Griffin (illness), starting Thursday, against Thursday's game.

This same state existed at week 7 and the Thomas / Akins duo had a combined goal. Thomas (55 shots) got the most of the play time since he is considered the best blocker of both, and we should see a repeat of the division of play time last week. Miami's 29th-ranked defense could be vulnerable to Lamar Miller and Alfred Blue all night.