Cameron Wake finally made an impact last week, recording four sacks in one half. (Getty)
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It’s been a dream start to the Dan Campbell era in Miami.
Dolphins couldn’t run the ball?
Lamar Miller had his best game of the year against Tennessee.
Dolphins couldn’t rush the passer?
Miami sacked Marcus Mariota six times en route to a 38-10 win.
Now for something the Dolphins haven’t done in franchise history: beat the Houston Texans. The Dolphins are 0-5 against the Texans, dating back the Houston franchises’ inception in 2012. If the Dolphins want that first win, they’ll need to find a way to slow down DeAndre Hopkins. The Texans wideout has seen more targets than anyone in football this season, but this week he’ll be matched up against Dolphin corner Brent Grimes.
If the Texans want to win consecutive games for the first time this season, they’ll have to find some balance. The Texans have attempted more passes than any other team this year, and they have a 2-4 record for it. They could also use some help from their defense. The Texans have a -5 turnover differential, one of the league’s worst margins. They have just five interceptions this season, and have not recovered a single fumble.
I’ll take Miami and the points this week, because if I don’t I think their coach beat me up.