Halfway by means of the season the AFC East is the most effective division in soccer, which suggests the Dolphins’ season-ending schedule seems a lot harder than initially projected. It’s the one division by which each staff has a successful document.
Buffalo leads the division at 6-2, adopted by the New York Jets and Dolphins at 6-3, after which New England at 5-4.
The Dolphins finish the season at Buffalo (Dec. 18), vs. Green Bay (Dec. 25), at New England (Jan. 1) and vs. the Jets (Jan. 8).
By the best way, each staff within the division has a successful street document. The Jets are 4-0, and the three others are every 3-2. In different phrases, there are not any low-cost victories on this division.
The NFC East doesn’t have a staff with a dropping street document as Philadelphia is 4-0, adopted by the New York Giants at 3-1, Dallas at 2-1, and Washington at 2-2.
At this level the AFC East has Buffalo, the Jets and Dolphins incomes three of the seven AFC playoff berths with New England within the eighth spot behind the Chargers (5-3).
Snap counts
Edge rusher Bradley Chubb, acquired from Denver final week in a high-profile commerce, performed 56 snaps in opposition to Chicago, 54 from scrimmage and two on particular groups in his Dolphins debut. Chubb ended with one sort out, however utilized good stress on Bears quarterback Justin Fields.
Wilson performed 34 snaps, 28 snaps (49%) on offense and 6 snaps on particular groups. Fellow operating again Raheem Mostert performed 27 snaps (47%), six snaps on particular groups. Mostert is the deep man on kickoff returns and Wilson performs one of many two spots simply in entrance of Mostert, a spot typically performed by fullback Alec Ingold.
Defensive again Elijiah Campbell performed a season-high 16 snaps (22%) from scrimmage in opposition to Chicago because the Dolphins proceed to dig into their depth to seek out solutions.
Defensive backs Justin Bethel and Clayton Fejedelem, who’ve performed key roles from scrimmage up to now two video games, didn’t get any snaps from scrimmage.
Safety Eric Rowe, who was inactive final week, began and performed 57 snaps (77%). Cornerback Noah Igbinoghene performed 19 snaps (26%).
Among different starters within the secondary, cornerback Xavien Howard and security Jevon Holland performed all 74 snaps whereas cornerback Kader Kohou performed 73 snaps.
Left guard Robert Jones, making his season debut as a starter, performed all 57 snaps whereas broad receiver Cedrick Wilson performed 13 snaps (23%), tight finish Mike Gesicki performed 28 snaps (49%).
Hill nonetheless doing large issues
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who had seven receptions for 103 yards and one landing in opposition to Chicago, now has 76 receptions for 1,104 yards and three touchdowns, eye-popping numbers for a full season and much more spectacular contemplating the season is simply 9 video games deep.
Hill stays within the dialog for the most effective receiving season in NFL historical past.
The document for single-season receptions is 149 by Michael Thomas (New Orleans) in 2019.
The document for single-season receiving yards is 1,964 by Calvin Johnson (Detroit) in 2012.
It’s conceviable Hill might finish with 150 receptions and a couple of,000 yards receiving.
Tua is No. 1
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s profession passer ranking is now 95.3, which is the most effective in Dolphins historical past, surpassing Chad Pennington (2008-10, who posted a 94.5.
Tagovailoa has had his two greatest profession passer scores the final two weeks with a career-best 138.7 at Detroit and a 135.7 at Chicago.
On a aspect be aware, Tagovailoa is 12-2 in his final 14 begins and 13-1 within the final 14 video games he’s completed.
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