Another Loss For the Dolphins

The Dolphins came up with another loss this past Sunday against the Ravens.  By a score of 26-23, the Dolphins lost their second game in a row to fall to a record of 3-2.

Perfect time for the bye week for the Dolphins who have looked awful the last two weeks.  In my last blog I talked about how the Dolphins were going to beat the Ravens.  By not turning the ball over and not allowing any sacks.



Mike Wallace makes a catch on a 46 yard pass

The Dolphins won the turnover battle by not throwing any interceptions or fumbling the ball.  However, the offensive line was terrible once again and gave up a total of 6 sacks in the loss.

Before I start talking about what the Dolphins need to do to improve in the bye week, lets look at what they did well.

The chemistry between Tannehill and Wallace looked like it was improving Tannehill hooked up with Wallace for 7 catches and 105 yards.  Tannehill connected to Wallace on a deep pass that went over 40 yards that fans have been waiting to see.  Here is a link to Wallace's big catch.
http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Highlight_Mike_Wallace_49yard_Reception/567f1f0e-8c78-4bab-a5ed-f17b866c3621

Another key factor that the Dolphins did well was that they did put pressure on Joe Flacco.  Rookie defensive end did a nice job putting pressure on Flacco.  Jordan hit Flacco's arm and safety Reshad Jones picked off Flacco on that play and returned it for a touchdown.  That tied the game in the fourth quarter at 23-23.


Dion Jordan gets pressure on Flacco to force an interception.

http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Highlight_Reshad_Jones_INT_TD/6173ab37-9be6-432d-96f9-54b18a4f4561
Above is the link to the pick six that Reshad Jones makes that tied the football game.

Now to what the Dolphins need to improve on in their bye week.  The offensive line needs to figure it out.  Their are allowing way too many sacks.  Tannehill is not going to last long in this league with the offensive line he has.  You have to protect your quarterback if your going to win in this league.

Dolphins gave up another 6 sacks in the loss to the Ravens.  The Dolphins are on pace to give up a record 92 sacks this year.  NOT GOOD!!!

Another area the Dolphins need to get going is the run game.  They only had a total of 22 rushing yards in the loss this past Sunday.  In order for the passing game to work, the running game needs to get going. 

22 rushing yards is not going to get you a win.  They need to establish some type of running game so it takes pressure off the passing game.  Lamar Miller needs to step it up or he will find himself on the bench very soon.

The bye week comes in at a perfect time.  The Dolphins will have to work on the offensive line and the running game this bye week so they can get ready to beat the Bills in two weeks.