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Keys to week 2

Tough loss last week vs. a top team in the NFL on the road. Now we go to another top NFL team on the road and need to steal one to put us back in the race in the division. While there was plenty to be excited over, there are still some serious concerns that need to be answered and now it looks as if we need to win 10 of the next 15 games to have a real shot at the playoffs.

Here are my top 10 keys:

1) Defensive line must dominate the game. They looked up to the task Sunday, but with Mario Williams possibly out, can they do it again. New England is banged up on the line and have a young QB, pressure must happen.

2) Stop the running game of the Patriots. Nothing helps a QB more than being able to run the ball and Blount for them is key to the game. If he has 100 yards I think we will have a difficult time stopping the Patriot offense.

3) Tannehill must play a "clean" game again. Don't take sacks, run the ball some, take what is given in the passing game. I am a believer he played about like what I'd expect against the Seahawks. The last drive he had was awesome and he made some great throws, but he also missed on some. Just need him to be solid this week. I think he must run the ball 8-10 times for us to be effective on the ground and extend drives.

4) Offensive line must continue to improve. We had a few busts in the passing game (not surprising with a rookie and first time starter right next to him), but we must continue to get better. I think this group can be a solid group for us. We must establish some type of running game to have a shot this week.

5) LB's must cover backs/TE's against the Patriots better than they did against the Seahawks. Too many dump offs for first downs to backs last week. We must be better there.

6) DB's keep playing at same level as last week. I was ok with how they played. Felt we gave ourselves a chance and our Safeties are the strength of the defense in the back 7. Need them to get 2-3 INT's if we can force NE to throw the ball.

7) A running back not named Foster must make a play and give him some rest. I personally think it is the rookie from Alabama or Pead. But someone else needs to step up and help Foster.

8) Stop playing 84 and go with Sims. He can't block and now can't catch. Get him off the field please. I really like 48 as an H back/TE to pair with Sims.

9) Jakeem Grant needs to continue to be electric. He will return one very soon. I love watching him make plays in the special teams.

10) WR's need a bounce back game. I think they can. I am not going to say sit Stills as I still think he can make plays, he just needs to be our #3 WR. Need Parker back ASAP.

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