The
Miami Dolphins have reached a graduation point in their 2016 season.
Not only are they a hot team. But the Dolphins have also proven to be a legitimately good team.
Through major injuries, a double-digit deficit and other issues on the road, Miami produced a surprising, late comeback to pull off a
14-10 victory over the
Los Angeles Rams. It was the fifth straight win for the Dolphins (6-4), who have not lost in 42 days. It marked their second consecutive road win after they lost their first four away from Hard Rock Stadium.
Things looked dim early for Miami. The team was without two starting offensive linemen (
Branden Albert and
Mike Pouncey) because of injuries. Rookie first-round draft pick
Laremy Tunsil injured his shoulder late in the second quarter and didn’t return to the game. The Dolphins played the entire second half against the Rams with backups
Sam Young,
Anthony Steen and
Kraig Urbik on their offensive line.
They tried everything to get back to their usual form. They attempted more dual-tight end formations. They ran some three-tight end sets and rolled Tannehill out of the pocket. All of that was an attempt to establish the physicality and rhythm offensively that Miami managed to produce during its four-game win streak. It wasn't until the Dolphins essentially opened their two-minute offense and got into desperation mode that things clicked.
That was yet another adjustment and an example that these Dolphins, who are in the thick of the playoff race, are more than just hot. They are actually pretty good.
Click to expand...