Dolphins at Cardinals: Miami Offensive Snap Counts

The Miami Dolphins fell to 1-3 on the season after their second straight overtime loss yesterday, this one to the undefeated Arizona Cardinals. The Dolphins were in control of the game for the majority of the contest, but still ended up allowing the Cardinals to tie the game, then win it in overtime.

By the end of the game, quarterback Ryan Tannehill had set the team's rookie passing yardage record for a single game, throwing for 431 yards, one yard shy of Cam Newton's NFL record. Wide receiver Brian Hartline gained 253 receiving yards, setting the Dolphins' single game receiving yardage mark as well.

Davone Bess added 123 yards of his own, giving the Dolphins two 100-yard receivers in a game for the first time since 2001.

Miami ran 77 offensive plays this week. Here is the break down of the Miami offense, by position groups, for the Week 4 game against the Cardinals:

Thoughts: The five starters all played every snap, as usual. Nate Garner came in for one play, giving the Dolphins six offensive lineman during the game.

Thoughts: Clay dropped way down this week, and has been less and less effective each week. It could be a sophomore slump, but something is clearly going on with Clay right now.

Thoughts: While Clay dropped this week, Lane jumped up against the Cardinals. He more than doubled his percentage of snaps from last week, and he is becoming an integral part of the Miami offense. He scored his second career touchdown this week, his second straight week with a TD.

Thoughts: Bush's carries went down this week compared to his normal carries, which is probably a combination of the team looking to limit his contact with his knee injury, and the Dolphins' success in the passing game. Miller's snaps dropped this week as well, which is a little surprising.

[Mike Pouncey picture courtesy Matt Kartozian-USPRESSWIRE 9/30/12 Brian Hartline picture courtesy Jennifer Stewart-USPRESSWIRE 9/30/12; Anthony Fasano picture courtesy Matt Kartozian-USPRESSWIRE 9/30/12; Jorvorskie Lane pictures courtesy Jennifer Stewart-USPRESSWIRE 9/30/12; Reggie Bush picture courtesy Matt Kartozian-USPRESSWIRE 9/30/12; Ryan Tannehill picture courtesy Matt Kartozian-USPRESSWIRE 9/30/12]