Another Dolphins Podcast

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...

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 epis...

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 bee...

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 Brand...

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 Dolp...

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...

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 Wee...

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 g...

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...

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 s...

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&#...

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. Offensive...

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...

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 sac...

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-roun...

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...

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 follo...

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 contac...

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 s...

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 J...

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 off...

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...

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 touch...

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 Dolph...

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...