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MIAMI GARDENS –
Let's take a closer look at the 31-28 Dolphins win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon:
Strategist
The sluggishness that some predicted at the news that Brock Osweiler would start instead of the injured Ryan Tannehill did not materialize. Osweiler had a few moments in Osweiler, but he managed a 374-yard pass with three TD passes. Much more than anyone could have asked against this defense.
Grade: A
Running backs
Once Ryan Tannehill eliminated, the Dolphins had to leave the production of this unit. Frank Gore and Kenyan Drake reacted (for a while), getting the hardest yards in the Bears defense. Among the key pieces, Drake, 11 yards, prevented Adrian Amos from setting up a 25-yard field goal. Gore finished with 101 yards, including what should have been an incredible 32-yard overtime race. With Gore on fire, whatever the reason, the Dolphins decided to give The Bears' 1 Drake the ball, and Drake escaped the ball.
Grade: A-less
Receivers
Albert Wilson grabbed a large receiver screen and increased speed, making everyone else feel like they were moving slowly for a 43-yard touchdown. He dominated the score with three minutes to go, catching a short pass from Brock Osweiler and avoiding the six Bears who were lucky enough to tackle him on the road to a 75-yard touchdown and a total of 155 yards. Kenny Stills saved Osweiler by creating enough space in the back of the end zone to convert a PAT to two points. The new surprise came from Dwyer High's new TE Nick O'Leary, who had four passes for 49 yards and a 5-yard touchdown.
Grade: A
Offensive line
It was simply the best outing of the season. Faced with the most formidable league scorer (Khalil Mack) and one of the best defensive units, point originally, the Dolphins line allowed no bag on Brock Osweiler, who launched for 380 yards and three touchdowns. It's only half. The Bears led the league in defense of the race (64 yards per game), but the Dolphins had 161 yards and an average of 5.2 per run. Could not ask for more. Mack only managed two tackles.
Grade: A-plus
Defensive line
William Hayes has been away for a long time. Charles Harris and Cameron Wake were inactive and injured. The bust known as Jordan Phillips (whose dolphins did not need and should never have been used) was shown at the door. A line that took a defeat this season has responded significantly, including the bags of Jonathan Woodard and Vincent Taylor. Taylor's bag fell to third place and allowed the defense to leave the field. Whether on special teams or in defense, Taylor continues to play.
Grade: B-less
linebackers
Raekwon McMillan allowed Anthony Miller to slip behind him for a 29-yard touchdown with time remaining at 3:17, but one might wonder why a linebacker was charged with covering a wide receiver. Rookie Jerome Baker abandoned a 50-yard reception by taking over Tarik Cohen. Kiko Alonso recovered a fumble in the red zone and caused a huge fumble with 1:52 to go.
Grade: C-plus
Defensive backs
Reshad Jones came flying to attack Tarik Cohen with no win on a fourth and one in the first quarter and added an interception in the end zone. Torry McTyer had a hard time getting called and giving up on Taylor Gabriel taking a 47-yard pass despite full coverage on the wide receiver. McTyer was also a step behind Gabriel on a 54-yard reception. Two games later, Tarik Cohen escaped Jones on a draw to run 21 yards for a 21-10 lead. Xavien Howard recovered a fumble caused by Kiko Alonso at 1:52 of the end.
Grade: C-plus
Special teams
With ex-dolphin Cody Parkey on the other side of the line, rookie Jason Sanders attempted (and did) the longest goal of his 50-foot career to reduce the deficit. at 14-10 in the third quarter. But his moment – the biggest moment of the match – came when he scored 46 goals in the last overtime game to win him.
Grade: A
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