Miami Dolphins, Donald Trump on Sunday morning
Ivory’s status is key because the Dolphins are allowing 145 rushing yards per game and are getting very inconsistent play from their linebackers. For the Dolphins, it’s about stopping this season from creeping closer to being a lost cause. “This is not a time to panic”, Philbin told reporters earlier this week on the heels of a lopsided 41-14 loss to Buffalo. The interesting story-lines to watch out for in this game will be how do the Jets react to the 5 time zone difference as they’ve never experienced this and the Dolphins have been a mainstay in London over the last several years. “But we don’t normally play in London”.
Philbin and the Dolphins look to get back on track when they travel to London’s Wembley Stadium to “host” the AFC East rival New York Jets on Sunday morning.
Following their 43-18 loss to the Steelers in Week 2, the Niners followed up that performance by getting routed 47-7 in Arizona last Sunday.
The Jets’ defense? Dominant. They were trailing by an average of 12.3 points per game at halftime of those games, which speaks to their struggles both offensively and defensively. Suh usually stays at left defensive tackle, but Miami moved him around against Jacksonville. The defense has just one sack this season.
‘It was the home opener in front of our fans and not being able to perform the way we would like to perform and the way they would like to see us perform was a let-down and a disappointment’. “We’re playing an excellent defense”. “Pressure doesn’t have anything to do with us missing tackles or messing up in coverage”.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins’ offensive line has surrendered seven sacks in three games.
Robinson finished the quarter with three receptions for 91 yards, including two athletic catches of 52 and 36 yards that set up the Jaguars’ two scores in the period.
Since signing in the offseason, Brandon Marshall has made a huge impact on the Jets (Getty).
Michael Thomas started at free safety last week for the Dolphins, and there’s a good chance that could continue.
“I’ve heard that it comes up a little bit and it’s a little soggy”, Bowles said.
Offensively, the Dolphins need to establish the run. “Obviously, we haven’t performed up to par or even close to it the past two weeks”.
On operations set-up this week, such as watching film, Bowles said, “We’re here Wednesday and Thursday”. “But we’re looking forward to facing the Jets”.
Three players were listed as limited: Jordan Cameron (groin), Earl Mitchell (back), and Jonas Gray (calf).