When we first got a look at the 2021 schedule, the Dolphins game loomed as one of the tougher matchups of the early going along with the Buccaneers and Washington Football Team. Washington hasn’t been quite as good as expected but did beat the Falcons regardless, but Miami has been far worse than I would have expected.
We are talking about a team that went 10-6 last year, finishing with a middle-of-the-pack offense and solid defense that finished top 10 in the NFL in scoring. We’re talking about a team with a well-regarded head coach and frankly enviable talent at several key positions, including receiver, along the defensive line and at cornerback.