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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 Quincy Enunwa #81 of the New York Jets is tackled by linebacker Kiko Alonso #47 of the Miami Dolphins during the first half at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Quincy Enunwa #81 of the New York Jets is tackled by linebacker Kiko Alonso #47 of the Miami Dolphins during the first half at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Rush Defense

In the most shocking turn of events for me this season, the Ndamukong Suh-less Dolphins have had an outstanding rush defense. They are currently ranked eighth-best in the league allowing just 158 yards through two games on 3.3 yards per carry. This couldn’t be more surprising.

I pounded the table all summer that Dolphins will have an elite secondary this year. I said they would emerge as one of the league’s best. Nevertheless, I also insisted that this rushing defense would be among the league’s worst. They were bad last year, lost one of the league’s best run-stoppers and looked pitiful in the preseason. It seemed obvious.

I’m not sure what has happened, but Dolphins fans have to be thrilled. Especially when you consider their Week 1 opponent. Their two-headed monster is one of the most versatile in the entire league. Derrick Henry is a monstrous power back and Dion Lewis is the kind of undersized shifty back that has given Dolphins’ fans nightmares for years.

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The Jets’ running backs looked significantly worse against us as well compared to their Week 1 massacre of the Lions. If this group can continue to stop the run like this, the Dolphins will be a playoff team. I still want to see it continue before I buy in, but this should be their because weakness. If it’s a strength, look out.

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