The matchup between these teams could come down to who allows more explosive plays.
The Dolphins defense has allowed 50 plays of at least 20 yards, which ranks 31st in the league. Its 150 plays of at least 10-plus yards ranks last. The Jets defense, however, has allowed an average of 43.8 points per game since the bye week and ranks last in plays going for at least 20 yards (52). The Green & White's 147 plays allowing at least 10 yards is tied for 30th.
"Against Buffalo last week, too many balls over the top of the defense, too many lost 1-on-1s on the edges," Saleh told newyorkjets.com's Eric Allen. "There was some miscommunication that allowed the shots to get over our head and those are things that as a coaching staff, we have to be relentless in terms of making sure out communication is very simple. As players, we have to be relentless in executing. If we can eliminate explosives from the defensive side of the ball, we can eliminate the amount of points that are being scored."
The Dolphins defense has allowed 50 plays of at least 20 yards, which ranks 31st in the league. Its 150 plays of at least 10-plus yards ranks last. The Jets defense, however, has allowed an average of 43.8 points per game since the bye week and ranks last in plays going for at least 20 yards (52). The Green & White's 147 plays allowing at least 10 yards is tied for 30th.
"Against Buffalo last week, too many balls over the top of the defense, too many lost 1-on-1s on the edges," Saleh told newyorkjets.com's Eric Allen. "There was some miscommunication that allowed the shots to get over our head and those are things that as a coaching staff, we have to be relentless in terms of making sure out communication is very simple. As players, we have to be relentless in executing. If we can eliminate explosives from the defensive side of the ball, we can eliminate the amount of points that are being scored."