Dolphins Jay Ajayi impressive with 111 yards
By Brian Miller
Two weeks ago Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi registered his 2nd consecutive 200 plus yard game rushing. On Sunday he was more impressive with 111 yards rushing.
The Dolphins are starting to flex their muscle with their rushing attack. Ajayi faced the leagues number one rushing defense and while early on it appeared that the Jets would win the contest on the ground, it was AJayi who broke the game open when it mattered.
There were no 30 yard scampers by Ajayi on Sunday. His longest was 20 yards in the first quarter that ended with a touchdown. He ran the ball 24 times in the game and kept grinding.
Late in the game with the Dolphins holding a one score lead it was Ajayi who kept the final drive alive barreling into the Jets stout defense. Ajayi added runs of 9, 20, and 16 on the final drive that ended with Ryan Tannehill taking a knee at the 10 yard line.
45 yards in one drive against the leagues best. That’s an impressive finish. Coming at the end of the game when it’s on the line is a testament to what the Dolphins are doing and doing well. Miami has their bell cow back.
It’s amazing that it was a short two months ago that many fans thought the Dolphins should trade the runner after his fit at the end of camp when the starting job was handed to Arian Foster. The Dolphins said they squared that away with him but it was easy to see that the Dolphins didn’t have the level of faith in him that they do now.
Next up for the Dolphins “London-Express” (I took that from our chat room reader ‘Splitter’) is the San Diego Chargers. San Diego is the 5th best team in the NFL against the run and are currently giving up around 85 yards per game. The Dolphins will have to be ready once again.
For those keeping track at home, the Dolphins rushing attack knocked the Jets out of the number one spot dropping them to 4th overall against the rush.
Over the last three games Jay Ajayi has rushed for 529 yards. It’s a testament not only to Ajayi but to the offensive line who has been ridiculed for their play.