3 ways the Miami Dolphins defense can slow down the Buffalo offense
By Wesley Minke
This front seven is going to be massive in this game for the Miami Dolphins. They HAVE to get home to Josh Allen to have any chance of winning this matchup.
I believe the secondary could truly hold their own in this one and have a real test for the dangerous weapons in Buffalo. The biggest part is going to be not allowing Josh Allen to have time to pick apart this defense.
The Dolphins are blitzing at the 5th-highest rate in the NFL but have the 5th-lowest sack%
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) September 21, 2022
Oddly enough, they're facing the 5th-fastest time to throw in the league, as well, which might explain why they're 9th in pass rush win rate, but 31st in QB pressures
The Miami Dolphins have to change this number right here. They have to find a way to get to the passer, after all, they have put into this front seven.
Melvin Ingram owns the Buffalo Bills offensive line in previous years and meetings, but he has to find a way to beat them again in this one.
Many fans are also still waiting to see this emergence from Jaelan Phillips that was so hyped up this season. He had a slow start to the season last year and finished with a great rookie season.
The last key part of this underrated defensive line is going to be Emmanuel Ogbah. He has to find a way to bat down balls, be disruptive in the run game and find a to get to Josh Allen.
Last year he led the team in sacks and was second in passes defended and tackles for loss. He got paid accordingly.
He needs to prove why that money was worth it. He has not had a big game yet this year, and truly this whole front seven has not had a total chance to get disruptive.
Look for this team to have a huge day and do something that seemingly has not been done in forever. Beat the Bills.