The Miami Dolphins have been on a roll heading into their Week 12 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, winning five straight after a 1-4 start. The Dolphins offense has made some plays, particularly in the run game, but the Miami defense has taken some important steps forward.
Football Outsiders ranks the Dolphins defense No. 7 overall, splitting it up at No. 5 against the pass and No. 14 against the run. The 49ers have been wildly inconsistent on offense, and the Dolphins pass rush in particular presents a stiff challenge. We took a few minutes to speak with Kevin Nogle of The Phinsider to get his thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the Dolphins defense.