Despite being reigning AFC East champs, the Dolphins still do not command the same level of respect in the division as the Patriots. That could change with a win on Sunday.
The Patriots were able to limit the Wildcat's effectiveness this time around and Tom Brady and Randy Moss picked on Miami's young secondary to stop the Dolphins' on Sunday.
Ted Ginn Jr. was a hot topic around the Dolphins last week because he had one great game and that apparently returned him to everyone's good graces.
Last season, the Dolphins unveiled their Wildcat package against the Patriots, and it took team by surprise. The Patriots had a bye last week and worked on stopping the Wildcat and will not be surprised by it.
In the past two games, Jason Taylor has raised his level of play. He hopes to carry that momentum against the Patriots on Sunday.
Two key cogs in the Miami Dolphins defense -- middle linebacker Channing Crowder and nose guard Jason Ferguson -- are listed on the final injury report as ``doubtful'' for Sunday's game against New England, which has the AFC's No. 1 offense.
Two key cogs in the Dolphins defense, middle linebacker Channing Crowder and nose guard Jason Ferguson, are listed on the final injury report as ``doubtful'' for Sunday's game against New England, which has the AFC's No. 1 offense.
A six pack of Dolphins:
Gibril Wilson wants to make one thing clear: He said he has not lost his starting safety job, even though Chris Clemons was on the field instead to open the Jets game. ``That was just a certain package,'' Wilson said. Yeremiah Bell ``and I are still the starters. Nobody needs to get antsy.''
Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter never seems reluctant to speak his mind, so here are a few words about the Patriots: 'I have a natural hate for them.'
Nobody likes to say it, but Sunday's game might be decided by who can fool whom, at least when the Dolphins have the ball.
Last year in Foxborough, Mass., the Dolphins unveiled their updated single wing, the Wildcat, while New England had Matt Cassel starting only his second game after Tom Brady's injury. Both coaching staffs clearly were nervous -- the Patriots limited Cassel's repertoire, and Dolphins coach Tony Sparano admitted Thursday he thought the Wildcat might be a one-shot appearance and just hoped running back Ronnie Brown handled the snap properly.
As the Dolphins get used to starting three rookies in the secondary, safety Yeremiah Bell embraces a new, bigger role as a defensive leader.
Unheralded defensive linemen Randy Starks and Paul Soliai came up with stellar performances in Sunday's win over the Jets.
Four Dolphins rookies had major roles Sunday -- Vontae Davis, Sean Smith, Brian Hartline and Chris Clemons. But what's the deal with Pat White (13 snaps all season) and Patrick Turner (who hasn't played)?
Despite playing less, Ted Ginn Jr. managed to provide more. The Dolphins' new challenge: How do you get the most out of Ginn?
Even upon further coaching review of the game film, the Dolphins rookie cornerbacks didn't play the victim role often Sunday in their first start as a duo.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Dolphins are a team with character. The Jets are a bunch of jerks.
That, as much as Sunday's 30-25 final at the Meadowlands, is the difference between the bitter AFC East rivals.
The Dolphins hold deed and title to the AFC East as defending division champions. The Jets act like they own the division, albeit with thoroughly unearned bravado.
Recently demoted wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. answered his critics in a big way Sunday, returning a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns and Miami's defense held the Jets out of the end zone when it mattered most as the Dolphins improved to 3-0 in the AFC East.
The Dolphins defense got big plays from Randy Starks and Jason Taylor to avoid blowing a big lead for the second week in a row.
The Jets were left bewildered after outgaining Miami 378-104 in total yards and shutting down the Wildcat, yet still losing.
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