The Splash Zone 11/11/22: Can Dolphins defense turn it around?

I totally forgot that for the past two seasons, the Miami Dolphins defense started out slow but turned it around for the second half of the season. Is that what is happening with the unit right now? I guess we will find out soon enough, because the defense cannot get much worse as they are in the bottom part of the league in many categories. Thankfully the schedule lightens up for a couple of weeks and the Dolphins aren’t facing quarterback like Lamar Jackson or Justin Fields who can use their legs to make plays.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Another turnaround for Dolphins defense could cement Miami’s status as contenders
In 2021, a resurgence from the Dolphins defense — morphing from one of the worst units in the first half of the season to arguably the best in the second half — spearheaded a miraculous turnaround from 1-7 to nearly reaching the playoffs.

Dolphins 2022 Season

Miami Dolphins 2022 Second-Half Outlook - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The Miami Dolphins have the chance of making the 2022 season a memorable one ... if they can navigate a tough December stretch

Examining one key to McDaniel’s good work. And Dolphins notes on both Wilsons, Hill, guard
A six-pack of Miami Dolphins notes on a Thursday:

Mike McDaniel

Tua Tagovailoa: Mike McDaniel doesn't get as much praise as I think he should - ProFootballTalk
The 6-3 Dolphins are in the thick of things in the AFC, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa playing the best football of his young career.

Dolphins Defense

Dolphins need more from healthier Emmanuel Ogbah, Xavien Howard | Schad
Emmanuel Ogbah has no sacks in two months. Xavien Howard has one interception in his past 12 games. The Dolphins need more, now that they're healthy.

Dolphins Secondary

Madison says Howard must ‘get his confidence back’ and ‘dominate.’ And Dolphins notes
The Dolphins aren’t sure if they’ll get Byron Jones back from injury this season.

Sam Madison Explains Keion Crossen No-Call, Plus Other Cornerback Talk - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Miami Dolphins cornerbacks coach Sam Madison shed some light on one of the key plays in the team's victory against the Chicago Bears

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 11/10/22: Are the Dolphins Super Bowl contenders? - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Falcons vs. Panthers Thursday Night Football bets, winners, picks - The Phinsider
Our expert picks for the Thursday Night Football kickoff to Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season.

Cleveland Browns at Miami Dolphins Thursday injury report: Terron Armstead and Austin Jackson return to practice - The Phinsider
The Dolphins are surrendering less than two sacks per game.

Miami Dolphins playoff chances improve to 85% with a win over the Browns in Week 10 - The Phinsider
Dolphins playoff chances improve to 85% with a win over the Browns in Week 10

Miami Dolphins projected to have fourth most wins in AFC at season’s end by NFL Network - The Phinsider
Are the Dolphins playoff bound?