The Splash Zone 12/13/22: Embarrassing effort by Dolphins offense against Chargers

The Miami Dolphins had the chance to show the NFL world that they are a different team. For most of the season, the Dolphins offense has been electric and no one could find a way to slow them down. That is until they played the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Chargers who have now provided the blueprints for defenses heading forward. The game against the Chargers was especially frustrating. It just looked like no adjustments were being made and the Chargers weren’t afraid of the Dolphins ground game. No guarantees the offense gets back on track this week though as they travel north to take on the Buffalo Bills for another primetime game on Saturday night.

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

Cause for alarm? Miami Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa misfire again in loss to Chargers | Habib
Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins' offense struggle for the second week in a row in a 23-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dolphins at Chargers

CBS4's Steve Goldstein on how the Dolphins came up empty out west - CBS Miami
The offense simply didn't play to the high standard it set all season and ultimately it cost them

Miami Dolphins 2022 Week 14 Snap Count Observations - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Jeff Wilson Jr., Cedrick Wilson Jr., Jerome Baker and Andrew Van Ginkel were among the Miami Dolphins with noteworthy playing time against the Los Angeles Chargers

5 Instant Takeaways: Dolphins lose at Chargers as Tua Tagovailoa struggles
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passed for 367 yards while Tua Tagovailoa started slow and finished with 145 yards through the air.

Three Takeaways Miami Dolphins Week 14 at Los Angeles Chargers NFL 2022
The Dolphins return from the west coast following another difficult defeat as we examine the 23-17 loss in Los Angeles

Miami Dolphins-Los Angeles Chargers: The Five Biggest Plays - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Breaking down the five plays that most decided the outcome in the Miami Dolphins' 23-17 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers at So Fi Stadium

Mike McDaniel

Head Coach Mike McDaniel Takeaways Day After Dolphins-Chargers Week 14 Game - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looks back on his team's 23-17 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium

Dolphins Offense

Tua Tagovailoa says Dolphins offense ‘not up to our standard’ in loss to Chargers: ‘Very disappointing’
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa authored the worst game of his career in Sunday night’s 23-17 loss to the Chargers, unable to find the mark and getting outdueled by Justin Herbert.

With waning offense, Miami playing worst football of season
As the Miami Dolphins won all three of their November games, coach Mike McDaniel preached the importance of playing their best football in December. The Dolphins have done the exact opposite, putting together terrible performances against the 49ers and the Chargers.

Dolphins Secondary

Miami Dolphins CB Byron Jones Not Likely to Play This Season - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones has been on the reserve/PUP list all season and likely will remain there

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 12/12/22: Dolphins flop against Chargers - 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.

The Good, Bad & Ugly from the Miami Dolphins’ Week 14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers - The Phinsider
Has Miami’s offense been figured out?

Dolphins vs. Bills Week 15 odds: DraftKings Sportsbook expecting Buffalo to avenge loss in Miami - The Phinsider
After two-straight losses, the Miami Dolphins are headed into a rematch with the Buffalo Bills. The oddsmakers do not expect a lot out of the Dolphins.