MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins recorded a a lot desired get in the “Reunion Bowl” towards Pittsburgh, 16-10.
It was still a different match that arrived suitable down to the wire, a staple of the period so far that has the Dolphins at 4-3. With previous mentor Brian Flores back again in city, proprietor Stephen Ross again with his staff, and Tua Tagovailoa again at quarterback the sport was not lacking storylines.
Opening Up
It appeared like it may well be a Dolphins blowout as the offense was dominant to commence and had prospects early on. An opening drive touchdown travel was a single of the team’s most outstanding this year.
But prospects to blow the recreation large open up had been skipped as they settled for field goals rather of scoring touchdowns. They were being unsuccessful on a 3rd quarter 4th and 3, passing up a field intention that would have created it a two rating game. It’s a win but the offense and Tua will will need to be a great deal sharper relocating forward.
Defensive Depth
Noah Igbinoghene eventually set the match away with a slick interception in the remaining seconds. With a laundry list of accidents at cornerback, it was a big moment for the former very first round draft decide and the team. It was a person of a few substantially desired interceptions by the defense from rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett.
Playing without having various defensive backs coordinator Josh Boyer arrived up with a wonderful video game approach to lead the way to the gain. The protection came up with a potent exertion for the next consecutive 7 days, a fantastic indication moving forward. They shut out the Steelers in the 2nd half.
Subsequent Up
Immediately after ending the 3 recreation getting rid of streak and getting what realistically amounted to a ought to get the Dolphins experience the identical predicament this week. With a hard late period routine looming, they need to bank wins now. Detroit on the street is up up coming with a prospect to get to 5-3. If the Dolphins are likely to be a playoff crew, like the gain from the Steelers, this is a recreation they will need to occur out on top rated.
