DAVIE Mike Hull Jersey , Fla. (AP) — d was honored as the AFC defensive player of the week, he sat out practice with a sore knee.So it goes for the Miami Dolphins, with injuries continuing to outnumber achievement.Howard joined his team's long injury list Wednesday, and his availability is uncertain for this week's game against New England . Fellow Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain said he was confident Howard will play. Coach Adam Gase sounded less optimistic, describing Howard's status as week to week.Gase declined to rule out surgery, but said he expects Howard back this season.Howard was hurt when tackled returning an interception during Sunday's 21-17 win over Buffalo . He missed one play and then rejoined the lineup, but the injury worsened after the game.Howard has seven interceptions, including two in each of the past two games Matt Haack Jersey , and had two interceptions the previous time he faced Tom Brady. Howard seemed destined for his first Pro Bowl, and Gase didn't try to sugarcoat the magnitude of losing the third-year pro."If you throw the ball at him and you're inaccurate, he's not just going to knock it down — he's going to pick it off," Gase said. "He's one of our best players, if not our best player, on that side of the ball. You're not going to replace him."The Patriots, already favored by more than a touchdown on the road, would love not having to worry about Howard."He's an outstanding player Stephone Anthony Jersey ," coach Bill Belichick said before learning of the injury. "He's got very good instincts, very good ball skills. The interception he made against us last year and the one against the Colts this year were two of the best plays a corner could make, getting in good position and then finding the ball late and making a good catch. He's a playmaker."Led by Howard, the Dolphins (6-6) have used turnovers to stay competitive . They rank second in the NFL with 19 interceptions and third with 25 takeaways.As a result, they're on the fringe of the playoff race despite a depleted roster. Gase said weeks ago his team couldn't afford to lose any more players, but the season-long wave of injuries has continued."We're losing guys left and right," he said.Said rookie defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick: "It's hard to win games without the people you started with."Eleven players have suffered season-ending injuries. McCain, for one T.J. McDonald Jersey , said Howard's injury isn't nearly that serious."He'll be just fine, I promise," McCain said. "Hopefully we can get him back Thursday or Friday." *(Just click the play button right above and enjoy!)No, I’m (Sutton) not expecting another child because of the Miami Dolphins’ “Miami Miracle” victory Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium versus the New England Patriots. I knew you’d all be wondering.We may take a step back and look at everything objectively for about .08% of the show, but the Phinsider Radio team will be rehashing one of the craziest finishes you’ll see in the NFL in a mostly hedonistic fashion. It’s a noteworthy game when the football gods smile down upon the Miami Dolphins - possibly for nefarious purposes - but a smile nonetheless.Next week’s opponent, the Minnesota Vikings, will be coming off a big NFC showdown Monday night versus the Seattle Seahawks. Do the Dolphins have enough momentum to ride into the Playoffs this year or is this just another cruel joke on behalf of the powers that be?Let us know your thoughts down below in the Comments Section!!!Follow Matthew (@CannataNFL), Houtz (@Houtz) William Hayes Jersey , and myself (@suttonlacesout) on Twitter! Tune in. Subscribe. Give us an awesome rating. We love good food, family, Tom Brady has small penis jokes...and you.