Miami Dolphins
A fun trend is developing in the NFL the last few weeks as underdogs are scoring their fair share of victories. One way the Miami Dolphins became the latest team to pick off a heavy favorite -- an aggressive style of play with blossoming youngsters throughout the roster.
Waddle Emerging
One of three receivers Thursday night to go over 60 yards (Albert Wilson and Isaiah Ford), rookie Jaylen Waddle is showing why Miami coveted the receiver with the sixth pick in April's draft. He drew Ravens All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey repeatedly throughout the game, garnering high praise from the back-to-back Pro Bowl corner.
Waddle was only targeted twice when matched up man-to-man on Humphrey, catching both passes for 20 yards, but it was the frequency of his separation that stood out above all. According to Next Gen Stats, no receiver generated more separation on average in a game against Humphrey than Waddle's 2.34 yards per route run.
The 35-yard reception to dig Miami out of a first-and-20 hole was the second-longest of his career and came with a 30.6 completion probability, per Next Gen.
"The one to Waddle? That was a good grab by Waddle," quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said postgame with a chuckle.
Miami's defensive turnaround started building in Western New York three weeks ago when they held the Buffalo Bills to three points late into the third quarter. Josh Allen warmed up and Buffalo eventually scored 26, but it was a sign of things to come as the Dolphins have allowed just 19 points in the last two games while holding the opposition to 8-of-27 on third down (29.6 percent).
On tap, a trip back to New York (well, technically New Jersey) to face the Jets. Miami is in search of a third-straight win and a chance to even their AFC East record at two up, two down.
New York Jets
Offense sputtered at home against Buffalo Girls, as QB Mike White came out and threw four picks... Defense did the same, nothing and gave up 45 points to a divisional opponent. Next week the Miami Dolphins coming in over a big Thursday Night win against the Baltimore Ravens.
Both rookies MC and Moore scored late in mop up duty.
A fun trend is developing in the NFL the last few weeks as underdogs are scoring their fair share of victories. One way the Miami Dolphins became the latest team to pick off a heavy favorite -- an aggressive style of play with blossoming youngsters throughout the roster.
Waddle Emerging
One of three receivers Thursday night to go over 60 yards (Albert Wilson and Isaiah Ford), rookie Jaylen Waddle is showing why Miami coveted the receiver with the sixth pick in April's draft. He drew Ravens All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey repeatedly throughout the game, garnering high praise from the back-to-back Pro Bowl corner.
Waddle was only targeted twice when matched up man-to-man on Humphrey, catching both passes for 20 yards, but it was the frequency of his separation that stood out above all. According to Next Gen Stats, no receiver generated more separation on average in a game against Humphrey than Waddle's 2.34 yards per route run.
The 35-yard reception to dig Miami out of a first-and-20 hole was the second-longest of his career and came with a 30.6 completion probability, per Next Gen.
"The one to Waddle? That was a good grab by Waddle," quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said postgame with a chuckle.
Miami's defensive turnaround started building in Western New York three weeks ago when they held the Buffalo Bills to three points late into the third quarter. Josh Allen warmed up and Buffalo eventually scored 26, but it was a sign of things to come as the Dolphins have allowed just 19 points in the last two games while holding the opposition to 8-of-27 on third down (29.6 percent).
On tap, a trip back to New York (well, technically New Jersey) to face the Jets. Miami is in search of a third-straight win and a chance to even their AFC East record at two up, two down.
New York Jets
Offense sputtered at home against Buffalo Girls, as QB Mike White came out and threw four picks... Defense did the same, nothing and gave up 45 points to a divisional opponent. Next week the Miami Dolphins coming in over a big Thursday Night win against the Baltimore Ravens.
Both rookies MC and Moore scored late in mop up duty.
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