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Miami Dolphins: 4 Reasons behind 2-0 start to season

By Mark Morales-Smith

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 30: Head coach Adam Gase of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 30: Head coach Adam Gase of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Albert Wilson #15 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates his touchdown with teammates against the New York Jets in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Albert Wilson #15 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates his touchdown with teammates against the New York Jets in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

Rushing Attack

While Tannehill has been efficient, the rushing attack has been their bread and butter. Coincidentally, the quarterback’s 48 yards garnered with his legs through the first two weeks has been a big part of that.

However, Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore deserve most of the credit. The Dolphins rushing attack currently ranks sixth best in the NFL. They are averaging 4.3 yards per carry and have totaled 255 yards through two games.

A strong rushing attack will be key for this offense. It allows Tannehill to have some time and attack with the play action pass. Drake is the leading rusher with 101 yards on 20 carries and Gore is right behind him rushing 18 times for 86 yards. Both backs have run strong so far and the Raiders defense shouldn’t do much to stop anybody Week 3.

The one thing I’d like to see is for them to punch a few more in the end zone on the ground. Currently, Drake boasts the team’s only rushing touchdown. This will have to improve as the season wears on. However, for now it’s clearly been good enough as it’s been one of the catalysts behind this team’s hot start.

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