QB1 Tua Tagovailoa and Miami's offense host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday; how will Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins attack the Panthers' struggling defense? Will Miami be able to have success on the ground against a team allowing over 5 yards per carry without Connor Williams and De'Von Achane in the lineup? Is this the week we finally see Chase Claypool in action, or is this a Robbie Chosen revenge game?! All of this and more on the latest episode of Another Dolphins Podcast This clip original...
Oct 13, 2023•11 min
2023 first-overall pick Bryce Young has had an up-and-down start to the season, we dissect what the Dolphins must do defensively to stop the Panthers offense. We also break down which matchups we are most looking forward to on Sunday -- like Adam Theilen vs. Kader Kohou -- and whether or not we'll finally have a chance to see rookie cornerback Cam Smith. All of this and more on the latest episode of Another Dolphins Podcast! This clip originally aired on the podcast: Week 6 Game Preview: The Mia...
Oct 13, 2023•19 min
Finding benchmarks throughout a 17-game season isn't as simple as cutting a 16-game schedule into four quarters — but we're going to try! The Miami Dolphins are one of the NFL's best teams throughout five weeks, but it hasn't just been quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and a high-flying passing offense that is guiding the way. Miami's offensive line has been a pleasant surprise every week. Right tackle Austin Jackson deserves love after struggling early in his career. Defens...
Oct 12, 2023•43 min
Former sixth-round pick DeShon Elliot was originally an afterthought for Miami's defense in 2023 — how quickly things can change. The Dolphins have been without Elliot once this season, Miami's loss against the Buffalo Bills. Through four games, Elliot has allowed just two receptions on seven targets and has only missed three tackles since moving to South Florida. While most expected Brandon Jones to return as a starter, Elliot may be the best free-agent signing Miami made in free agency. This c...
Oct 12, 2023•10 min
Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb began the season as Miami's 1-2 punch at passrusher, but Andrew Van Ginkel has taken advantage of each opportunity he steps on the field. Due to injuries, the former fifth-round pick has played more than 50 snaps three times this season. While he leads the team with four sacks, Andrew Van Ginkel has also shined in pass coverage and as a sound tackler. The Dolphins are beginning to get healthy, but it's hard to imagine taking Van Ginkel out of the equation. This ...
Oct 12, 2023•11 min
Issues on the offensive line haunted the Miami Dolphins for roughly a decade, but it seems like the franchise has finally turned the page. Drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Austin Jackson had a bumpy start to his career but is turning into a quality starter at right tackle. Jackson had his best performance of the season against the New York Giants and has been consistent all season. He surrendered four pressures in week one but only one sack since playing against the Chargers. Mi...
Oct 12, 2023•10 min
The Miami Dolphins will be without De'Von Achane for an extended period of time after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's win over the New York Giants. The Dolphins are yet to make a decision on if Achane will land on injured reserve, meaning he'd be sidelined for at least four weeks. Miami may give the rookie tailback an extended period of time off, considering that the team has a Week 10 bye — the same week Achane is eligible to return. Achane is an instant success with the Dolphins, 11 runs o...
Oct 11, 2023•18 min
From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ): In this clip, James and Matt try to make sense of the ridiculousness we're seeing out of Tyreek Hill in this Miami Dolphins offense right now. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies...
Oct 10, 2023•15 min
De'Von Achane ran for 150 yards and a touchdown as the Miami Dolphins flew past the New York Giants and improved to 4-1 on the year with a 31-16 win at Hard Rock Stadium. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for two interceptions as the Dolphins scored more than 30 points for the third time this season. Miami's offense turned the ball over three times, but the defense was the story against the Giants. Zach Sieler and Miami's pass rush had 14 quarterback hits and seven sacks as New York's offense fai...
Oct 09, 2023•37 min
Zach Sieler led the Miami Dolphins with two sacks as the New York Giants failed to score an offensive touchdown on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. The Giants were dealing with injuries on the offensive line, and Miami took advantage with seven sacks and 14 quarterback hits. Jerome Baker and Emmanuel Ogbah each had 1.5 sacks, while Andrew Van Ginkel got to the quarterback for his team-leading fourth sack. In the secondary, Jevon Holland, Xavien Howard, and Eli Apple had pass breakups against New Yor...
Oct 09, 2023•12 min
The New York Giants forced the Miami Dolphins into three turnovers yesterday but couldn't parlay them into a win Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions, including a pick-six, but it wasn't enough to derail an offense that scored on two separate three-play drives. Coach Mike McDaniel continues to flash his background as a run game coordinator as De'Von Achane ran for 151 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. In comparison, Raheem Mostert added another 65 ya...
Oct 09, 2023•18 min
The Miami Dolphins return home on Sunday to host the New York Giants after falling 48-20 in Buffalo last weekend. The Giants have lost back-to-back games, and quarterback Daniel Jones was sacked nine times last week and has been sacked at least seven times twice this season — making Week 5's matchup an opportunity to get back on track after a couple of bumpy performances on the road. Offensively, De'Von Achane continues to be the center of attention after needing just two weeks to rush for 300 y...
Oct 06, 2023•39 min
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 282 yards, one touchdown, and one interception last week and that was deemed a decent game — look how far we've come! Miami's offense returns home on Sunday and looks to prove that a trip to Buffalo didn't ruin one of the league's best offenses. With Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle outside, De'Von Achane emerged in the backfield, needing just two weeks to rush for 300 yards. The Dolphins feature one of the league's most balanced attacks, meaning ...
Oct 06, 2023•11 min
Andrew Van Ginkel is the only player on the Miami Dolphins with more than one sack through four games, Sunday's matchup with the New York Giants is a strong opportunity to change things. The Giants will be without three starting offensive linemen and the Seattle Seahawks sacked quarterback Daniel Jones 11 times last week. The Dolphins only have 10 sacks this season while Jones has taken 23 sacks through four games, something will have to change come Sunday. Additionally, Jones had just 200 yards...
Oct 06, 2023•11 min
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hasn't missed a beat this season as the Miami Dolphins lead the league in points and yards per game. That being said, general manager Chris Grier felt it was necessary to add another receiver to the roster following injuries to River Cracraft and Erik Ezukanma early in the season. The Dolphins made the low-risk high-reward decision to send a sixth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for wide receiver Chase Claypool. Additionally, Miami announced on Friday th...
Oct 06, 2023•15 min
The Miami Dolphins offensive line allowed just one sack through the season's first three games, but things went south as the unit allowed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to be sacked four times last Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. While the Bills feature a powerful defensive front, injuries only added to Miami's issues in the trenches. Center Connor Williams was forced to miss the game with a groin injury. Liam Eichenberg replaced him, allowing five pressures and two sacks. He was called for a pena...
Oct 06, 2023•37 min
We've discussed Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills enough — WE'RE ON TO NEW YORK! The Miami Dolphins return home for just the second time this season and look to get back on track following a three-game winning streak to begin the season. New York, coming off a performance where quarterback Daniel Jones was sacked 11 times, should be a chance to build the confidence back up following Week 4's loss. Injury updates for Connor Williams, Jaelan Phillips, DeShon Elliot, and Jeff Wilson Jr. whil...
Oct 05, 2023•50 min
Rookie running back De'Von Achane has been on fire this season — you better check your pulse if you're not fired up. The third-round pick torched the Buffalo Bills for 101 yards and two rushing touchdowns on just eight carries — despite Miami's offensive line struggling for most of the game. Achane leads the league with a 93.5 PFF grade and averages seven yards per carry — after contact. We saw how hyped Mike McDaniel was when the Dolphins drafted Achane, but how long until he takes over as RB1?...
Oct 05, 2023•15 min
Wednesday marks the first injury report of the week — a chance to get a hint about someone's availability heading into Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Injury updates for Connor Williams, Jaelan Phillips, and DeShon Elliot are provided. Additionally, the Dolphins active the 21-day practice window for cornerback Nik Needham and guard Robert Hunt. Meanwhile, the same can't be said for Jeff Wilson Jr. Looking at the Giants, over half of New York's starting offensive line missed practice o...
Oct 05, 2023•23 min
The Miami Dolphins struggled to get much of anything going defensively in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. Vic Fangio's defense surrendered 48 points — should anything have been done differently? Xavien Howard mentioned that he would've liked to shadow Diggs in coverage, but how much would that have changed the outcome? The largest concern is inside linebackers, David Long Jr. and Jerome Baker simply don't look comfortable in Fangio's defense. Long missed two tackles while Baker allowed three...
Oct 04, 2023•30 min
The Buffalo Bills needed five or fewer plays to reach the end zone in Sunday's 48-20 win over the Miami Dolphins. Josh Allen ended the day with a perfect quarterback rating and wide receiver Stefon Diggs was virtually unguardable with six receptions for 120 yards. The Dolphins missed nine tackles on the day and only sacked Allen twice — do we blame the scheme or the players? Looking at the offensive side of the football, Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a solid day with 282 yards, one touchd...
Oct 03, 2023•36 min
Rookie running back De'Von Achane continues to light the world on fire, scoring a pair of touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Starting running back Raheem Mostert struggled to get much of anything going — is it Achane's time to shine as the team's top running back? We also discuss injuries to Terron Armstead and Connor Williams, as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was sacked four times after being taken down once through the first three weeks. The Dolphins scored 20 points but couldn't kee...
Oct 03, 2023•14 min
After putting up 70 points against the Denver Broncos, the Miami Dolphins couldn't keep up with the Buffalo Bills. Quarterback Joah Allen had four passing touchdowns and just four incompletions in the 48-20 win over Miami. The divisional bout turned into a one-sided track meet as the Dolphins struggled to contain Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who finished with 120 yards and three touchdowns on just seven targets. Should cornerback Xavien Howard be shadowing Diggs in that situation, or is...
Oct 03, 2023•16 min
All eyes are on the Miami Dolphins after last week's 70-point showing against the Denver Broncos. That said, another high-powered offense in the division prepares for an opportunity to remind the league that they've won three straight AFC East titles. The Buffalo Bills are averaging more than 30 points through three games this season, second behind Miami's 43 points per game. The Dolphins and Vic Fangio's defense is tasked with slowing the Bills down in Buffalo, which won't be easy. Tune in to h...
Sep 30, 2023•34 min
The undefeated Miami Dolphins face their biggest test yet in Sunday's trip to battle the Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins haven't won in Buffalo since 2016, but last year featured three matchups decided by three points or less. In what should take place in primetime, this game features two of the NFL's top-scoring teams. Miami averaged 10.2 yards per play last week in a 70-point win, while the Bills thrashed Washington with the help of nine sacks and four interceptions. Mike McDaniel's offense is hum...
Sep 29, 2023•41 min
The Miami Dolphins averaged 10 yards per play against the Denver Broncos last week, but we're officially on to Buffalo. Week 3's results no longer matter, but everyone is wondering if Miami's offense can lead the franchise to its first win in Buffalo since 2016. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been unstoppable through three games and has only been sacked once — can the Dolphins continue their success against one of the NFL's toughest defenses? Keep in mind, Jaylen Waddle is set to return to actio...
Sep 29, 2023•13 min
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has five touchdowns and four interceptions this season but is a threat to find the end zone anywhere on the field — especially against the Miami Dolphins. Vic Fangio is leading Miami's defense, how will that change things after the Dolphins dropped two games in Buffalo last season? Without Jaelan Phillips, expect Andrew Van Ginkel to play a larger role as the secondary tries to contain Stefon Diggs, who has two 100-yard games so far this season. Allen hasn't ...
Sep 29, 2023•15 min
Sunday's bout between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins has as much at stake as any Week 4 matchup possibly should. We run through the injury updates, most noticeably the announcement that pass rusher Jaelan Phillips would be inactive for the game. Terron Armstead and Connor Williams are both questionable, will Miami's line be at full strength come kickoff? For the Bills, safety Micah Hyde has been ruled out but they saw Leonard Floyd and Jordan Poyer return to the field later in the week...
Sep 29, 2023•9 min
The Miami Dolphins have won three straight games to begin the year, but No. 4 will be the toughest test yet. The Dolphins haven't won in Buffalo since 2016, is Mike McDaniel and Miami's offense ready to even the score? Coming off a 50-point win over the Denver Broncos, which featured 70 points and ten touchdowns, can the Dolphins continue their early-season success against an AFC East rival that has won three-straight divisional crowns? Tune in for thoughts on how Miami can avoid trouble against...
Sep 29, 2023•44 min
The Miami Dolphins rushed for 350 yards on Sunday, but we had to start today's conversation by discussing the fact that people still doubt quarterback Tua Tagovailoa despite throwing eight touchdowns and leading the league with an 82.9 QBR through three games. Tagovailoa threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns but people still won't give him flowers. It's okay — be sure to tune in for 10 minutes of Tua! Miami's group of running backs were viewed as either injury-prone or unproven — is one game e...
Sep 28, 2023•55 min
