Making Strides 

By Mike Rifkin

The Miami Dolphins will host the winless Panthers on Sunday. The Dolphins are coming from a 31-16 win over the Giants. The Dolphins’ speed was on display throughout the game. Tua threw for 308 yards and had two touchdowns and two interceptions. He averaged over 10 yards per pass. The Dolphins ran for 222 yards and averaged 9.7 yards per carry. The run game will suffer a bit because the team put rookie De’von Achane on IR with a knee injury. Tyreek Hill had 181 yards receiving and a touchdown, as did Jaylen Waddle. The Dolphins defense had six sacks and 14 hits on Daniel Jones.

The Panthers are coming off a 42-24 loss to the Lions. Bryce Young had 247 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Young has a 63.9 completion percentage, 750 yards, five touchdowns, and interceptions. Young is averaging 5.2 yards per pass and has been sacked 12 times. The Panthers’ defense is giving up 140.8 rushing yards per game and about five yards per carry. Miami leads the league in rushing yards per game. 

The Panthers offensive line has given up 15 sacks so far this season, while the Dolphins defense has 17. The Panthers are coming off a game where they had three turnovers. If the Dolphins’ defense can do what they did last week, it could be a big week for Vic Fangio.