QB Tannehill was back and the depleted offense looked much better with him throwing. Osweiler is nowhere near Tannehill's level. He finished 17 of 25 for 204 yards and 2 TDs proving again that stats don't mean a lot in today's NFL because when they needed the offense the most up 10 with a quarter to play the offense could not get a first down. It was mostly on Gase's play calling but still... B-
RB Gore (14 for 67) and Drake (8 for 32 and a TD, 5 receptions for 64 and another TD) are all of Miami's offense. The problem is teams figured that and are defending against the backs (Who would you cover ? Parker ?) Gesicki ? (headed to Bustville?) B-
WR Really ? when the Dolphins desparetley needed yards they threw a buble screen to DeVante Parker ? Parker ? (3 catches for 10 yards ? they are not going to pay the 9M per year now, I hope...). The Dolphins do not hae legitimate WRS. Stills ? 1 reception for SIX yards, Gesicki ? 1 reception FIVE yards and 1 fumble lost ? Really ?? Carro had a nice long reception and that was it for the entire WRs... F
OL The tackles were OK (penalties hurt), the inside guys aren't helping. There is a reason Larsen and Brendel are not starters... C
LB The two starting safeties combined for 17 ackles and 2 assists, that says something about the LBs. Kiko is playing well but other than that.. They could not stop Luck and the running game. D-
DL When Wake is the best player... Run stopping ? what's that ? Pressure ? D-
Secondary They really should play better with their talent level, decent safeties, one GREAT CB (Howard had 2 INTs) and a promising rookie but they are not playing up to the level of their talent. Luck killed them in the 4th. D- (Howard not included)
Special teams They blocked a punt, which was great (a course refreshment on football rules can help - don't field a block punt...). The special teams is not the problem of this team. B+
Coaching That loss is on Gase. Two last drives, up 7 from the Fins 25 and they throw, throw run for -5 yards, take 43 seconds off the clock anf punt ? AWFUL! then backed up in a tie game electing not to try and ply for the win and giving Luck the ball back with good field position ? Really ? the defense can't stop Luck - play to win the game.... F-
