Nothing stands out more than the early dropped touchdown pass by Kenny Stills, who caught only one of five targeted passes on the day. The offensive line gave up four sacks, 4 tackles for loss and eight quarterback hits. We knew going in that run blocking wasn't their strength and they did nothing to change that perception. 3.2 yards per rush isn't very good, but to they're credit, they were playing against a tough defense.
Speaking of tough defense, Ndamukong Suh played a solid game. Four tackles - two solo, one sack, one tackle for loss, one pass defensed and three quarterback hits. Cam Wake was limited to one quarterback hit and was penalized for roughing the passer.
The Dolphins other blue chip player, Safety Reshad Jones, led the defense with twelve tackles - six solo, one tackle for loss and one pass defensed.
Kiko Alonso, Isa Abdul-Quddus and Byron Maxwell, along with rookie cornerback Xavien Howard all played well enough to inspire confidence in their abilities. Along with Jones, this group had half of Miami's tackles and along with Suh, all five of Miami's passes defensed.
An honorable mention to Dolphins Punter Matt Darr for his 46.7-yard average that kept the Seahawks at bay for most of the game.
Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson, injured against a relentless Dolphins defense, still mustered the game-winning drive.
It was an entertaining, tough effort by the Dolphins defense, but playing over half the game took physical toll on them with several injuries, hopefully none seriously.
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Absolutely!
This was a winnable game against a good team thanks to the defense. Too bad the head coach blew it, making all kinds of dumb decisions.
Who gets the game ball?
Jones?
The defense played phenomenally for 58 minutes.
Who gets the game ball?
Jones?
The defense played phenomenally for 58 minutes.
Don't forget returns by Jakeem Grant. He looked good.
Don't forget returns by Jakeem Grant. He looked good.
The coaching was stellar, the game was lost by selfish players without focus, Jenkins, stills, etc. not surprised. Karma bites.
I'm bummed! But not going to blame anyone but Gase for not kicking a fg on 4th and 2 chain lengths and Frank's for missing a chip shot.
Game ball goes to the center kid.....the backup. Steen? Tough assignment.
Kick it to tie the game at 3-3 instead of trying to shock the world. Be cool not cocky - your time will come and it did. And we lost by 2 instead of winning by 1.
Rc, this team lacks balls, don't blame Gase for not feeling queasy like Philbin. Let's look at dope smoker tunsill, and stills mcdrops on their failed execution first. Tunsill allowed the blocked kick, and stills was worried about pushing a false police conspiracy against blacks more than catching a ball a pee wee player could snag.