MIAMI -- It really began two weeks ago, the Miami Dolphins' defensive revival.
That's when they held the Buffalo Bills to 122 yards in the first half, containing one of the NFL's most explosive offenses. Cornerback Xavien Howard said Miami went back to a lot of coverages and defensive schemes that made it successful in 2020.
If that game in Week 8 was the first sign of life, Thursday night's 22-10 upset over the Ravens was living, breathing proof that the Dolphins' defense is back.
Howard forced a fumble and returned it for a touchdown as the Dolphins shocked Baltimore.