In my preview for the Miami Dolphins' Wild Card game last week, one thing I mentioned was how smart defensive coordinators had found ways to limit quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's throws over the middle of the field. Miami's offense was built on getting runaways for wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle by utilizing Tagovailoa's quick release and accuracy in those spots. What the best defenses did against Miami was limit those throws and make him throw outside the numbers, where he is weaker.
Well, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo watched the film and came to the same conclusion as I did.