The Splash Zone 11/30/22: Dolphins defense comes to life against Texans

The Miami Dolphins have a tough three game stretch coming up as they are on the road for all three games. We are going to learn quite a bit about this team over the next few weeks as they push for the postseason. The Dolphins offense seems like it can beat any defense at the moment, but that’s not the unit that the team should be concerned about. The Dolphins defense has not lived up to standards as opposing offenses have found success when facing this unit. However, on Sunday against the Houston Texans, we saw the big plays this defense is capable of and hopefully they can keep that up during these next few games.

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

Miami Dolphins Defense Trending in Right Direction - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
While the offense has grabbed the spotlight for the Miami Dolphins in 2022, the defense could make a big difference down the stretch

Dolphins Offense

Dolphins film study: The plays Miami’s offense is lamenting in a lopsided victory
By the end of the Dolphins’ Week 12 game against the Houston Texans, Miami had scored 30 points — all in the first half — in another lopsided victory.

Dolphins Linebackers

What to know about Phillips and Van Ginkel in a deep linebacker room. And Dolphins notes
A six-pack of Miami Dolphins notes on a Tuesday:

Dolphins 2022 Season

Miami Dolphins-L.A. Chargers Game Goes to Prime Time - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The Miami Dolphins' Week 14 game at SoFi Stadium was flexed to Sunday Night Football

Are Dolphins Real Team To Beat In AFC East? - Draft Network
As the Miami Dolphins keep chugging to victory after victory, it’s easy to wonder whether they are the real team to beat in the AFC East.

Final NFL Week 12 Observations ... With Miami Dolphins Angles - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Good news/bad news for AFC East teams, 49ers D keeps rolling, Chargers hanging around, plus other thoughts on Miami Dolphins opponents

Miami Dolphins Week 13 Power Rankings Roundup - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The Miami Dolphins remain a consensus top five in the NFL after their fifth consecutive victory

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 11/29/22: Tough task ahead for the Dolphins - 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.

Miami Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player | Week Twelve | Defense shows heart and hustle - The Phinsider
Sure, Sunday’s game was against the lowly Texans, yet Miami’s defense was still dominant for much of the contest against Houston.

Tyreek Hill, Xavien Howard, Jaylen Waddle questionable for Dolphins
The Dolphins passing offense and passing defense will both be impacted by the results of decisions about who will be healthy enough to be in the lineup against the Jets on Sunday. Wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are both listed as questionable to be part of the group of targets for quarterback Teddy [more]

Dolphins’ coach Mike McDaniel had some interesting things to say about Tua Tagovailoa’s high school film - The Phinsider
At least he was being honest.

QB Tua Tagovailoa is playing error-free football for the Miami Dolphins - The Phinsider
Miami’s quarterback has leveled up in year three.

Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers flexed into Sunday Night Football in Week 14 - The Phinsider
The NFL has moved the Miami Dolphins into the Sunday Night Football slot in Week 14 when they visit the Los Angeles Chargers.