MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Immediately after Buffalo defeat Miami practically a thirty day period back, Dolphins mentor Mike McDaniel said it was a valuable understanding working experience that his young crew could use against tough competitors afterwards in the time.
McDaniel recurring all those words following Sunday’s highway loss to the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.
“I form of understood that likely into the match that it was likely to be that type of atmosphere,” McDaniel reported, “and I feel that’s really essential for our workforce, staying on the younger aspect, to encounter. Those people are critical. You have to truly feel what it is like to perform this kind of a very good workforce on the street.”
Miami will require to discover a way to acquire these kinds of game titles at some point this season if it wishes to be a title contender.
The AFC East-top Dolphins have played two teams with profitable records this period — the Eagles and the Bills — and have missing each video games by double digits.
They scored 20 and 17 points towards Buffalo and Philadelphia, respectively, which is nicely under their typical of 34.3 details per activity. On Sunday, Miami recorded a period-minimal 244 total yards soon after getting into the video game averaging virtually 500.
Penalties negated very first-down conversions. Tyreek Hill also had a pair of uncharacteristic drops, just one of which could have been a touchdown if he’d held on.
“It’s tough when you come on the street towards a genuinely great workforce and you’re not capable to execute the way you envisioned to execute,” quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reported. “But you have to give props to those people fellas and their coaching employees. They did a true excellent position in preparing for us. Some factors went very well for us, some issues we’re just making an attempt to figure out there. But total we just have to get better.”
Tagovailoa was 23 of 32 for 216 yards and a landing. He was intercepted by Eagles cornerback Darius Slay on an underthrown go to Raheem Mostert in the close zone.
McDaniel reported it was the style of loss that ought to harm.
“The assortment of coaches and players in the locker area appropriate now are hurting due to the fact they sense like they left some performs on the discipline for guaranteed,” he stated. “You know, losses, if approached the suitable way, if you are not pointing fingers and you are wanting internally, can be a excellent detail as well. So that is what we’ll be established to make this going ahead, starting with tomorrow.”
What is Functioning
Hill’s skill to get open up downfield continues to be Miami’s most strong offensive risk. Hill sprinted as a result of a double crew for a 27-property touchdown catch prior to halftime that slice the deficit to seven points.
Hill caught 11 passes for 88 yards — a silent day by his requirements. He still led Miami’s receivers Sunday and prospects the NFL in obtaining yards (902), landing catches (7) and catches of 40-furthermore yards (six).
WHAT Desires Enable
Penalties and miscommunication have stalled momentum also frequently, specifically in equally of Miami’s road online games. Tagovailoa explained there were interaction challenges Sunday — anything he also described soon after the reduction to Buffalo.
“I have to talk to the line,” Tagovailoa mentioned. “The cadence in a loud ecosystem, you know, all of these points perform a role in us heading out there executing, specially with a loud setting.”
Stock UP
The Linebackers. Jerome Baker returned an interception for a rating and led the Dolphins with 11 tackles. David Prolonged Jr. was owning his very best match of the season with 4 tackles ahead of he left to be evaluated for a concussion. Jaelan Phillips recorded a sack and two quarterback hits. Bradley Chubb compelled a fumble and had two sacks.
Stock DOWN
The offensive line. Sure, there were accidents, but the Dolphins struggled in the trenches from Philadelphia’s defensive entrance, much like they did towards Buffalo’s. Miami rushed for a period-small 45 yards, and Tagovailoa was sacked a few times.
Injuries
LT Terron Armstead (knee) remains on injured reserve, C Connor Williams (groin) missed his 3rd game, and LG Isaiah Wynn injured his quad in the to start with quarter Sunday. … CB Xavien Howard (groin) was inactive. … WR Jaylen Waddle played just 45% of snaps because of a again personal injury.
S Jevon Holland and Extended collided helmets chasing Jalen Hurts in the third quarter. Equally players remained on the floor just after the play but walked off below their very own ability to be evaluated for concussions. Holland was cleared to re-enter to the match a handful of performs later on. Extended did not return but was cleared soon after the game. Holland was put in the concussion protocol Monday soon after reporting signs or symptoms in his comply with-up test.
Important Range
10 — The variety of instances Miami was penalized. Philadelphia had no recognized penalties.
Following Measures
The Dolphins host division rival New England in 7 days 8 before touring to Frankfurt, Germany, to face Tremendous Bowl winner Kansas Metropolis.
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