Thomas ruled out for Dolphins' game with Buffalo

[RedEyE]

Thomas ruled out for Dolphins' game with Buffalo


December 1, 2004
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Linebacker Zach Thomas, the Dolphins' leading tackler, will not play against Buffalo on Sunday because of a hamstring injury.

Thomas was injured two weeks ago against Seattle, and played only part of the first quarter in last week's 24-17 victory at San Francisco. Rookie Derrick Pope, who had eight tackles and scored the clinching 1-yard touchdown against the 49ers, will likely start in Thomas' place.

Coach Jim Bates said Thomas received ``three or four treatments'' at the team's training facility Tuesday, but the hamstring didn't respond well enough to merit the risk of playing against the Bills.

``He was really going to push himself trying to get back,'' Bates said Wednesday. ``But this week, he's ruled out.''

Thomas, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, has a team-best 132 tackles and made at least 11 stops in each of Miami's first 10 games. It's unclear when he will return, although it seems likely Thomas will also miss Miami's game at Denver on Dec. 12.

[FTG]

Good! Willis should have a field day!

[BAM]

[Tatonka]

i guess shelton will have to find someone else to destroy, waffle style.

[mybills]

Injuries:
Miami Dolphins
Tony Bua- LB -Out -Quad
Jeno James- G -Doubtful -Knee
Zach Thomas- LB -Doubtful -Hamstring
A.J. Feeley- QB -Questionable -Back/buttocks
Rob Konrad- RB -Questionable -Concussion
Olindo Mare- K -Questionable -Right calf
Sammy Morris- RB -Questionable -Ribs

Buffalo Bills
Troy Vincent- CB -Doubtful -Knee
Josh Reed- WR -Questionable -Knee

I don't see Travis...maybe they haven't updated this yet.

[Hemlepp53]

Looks like Willis will have his way with the D this weekend. I would like to see him break 150 this game. I think it is doable. I'm still planning on heading down for the game. So I will try to hook up with several I have already spoken too. Lets Go buffalo

[mybills]

[G. Host]

Thomas ought to save his strength for Broncos anyways; they were beaten by Raiders so Miami ought to have a chance of beating them

[ryjam282]

Yeah, I doubt that one....