The Splash Zone 9/30/18: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

The Splash Zone 9/30/18: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots The Miami Dolphins will face their biggest test today as they take on the AFC East rival http://www.authenticsmiamidolphins.com/cheap-matt-haack-jersey , New England Patriots. The Pats are coming off a tough loss to the Detroit Lions and you can bet they are going to play angry. On the other side, the Dolphins are feeling pretty good sitting at 3-0, two games ahead of the Pats, New York Jets, and Buffalo Bills in the division. So how good is this Dolphins team? We’ll find out today after the game.You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.NFL: Are Miami Dolphins really this good? We'll find out vs. PatriotsTo achieve the Miami franc hise’s first 4-0 start in 23 years, the Dolphins only need to beat a desperate Patriots (1-2) team at Gillette Stadium.Dolphins at PatriotsPatriots have edge over Dolphins in Post sports staff predictionsJoe Schad, Beat Writer It would be a neat story line if Miami were to actually wi...What Danny Amendola, Brandon Bolden brought to Miami DolphinsJakeem Grant was sitting next to Danny Amendola in the Miami Dolphins wide receivers room,...Dolphins Tight EndsDolphins rookie TE Mike Gesicki studies Patriots star Rob GronkowskiWhen the Dolphins arrive for Sunday’s game at New England Youth Jason Sanders Jersey , rookie tight end Mike Gesicki will...Dolphins Defensive LineNFL body weight rule: Cameron Wake rips league for protecting QBsDolphins star Cameron Wake has objected to what he perceives as the NFL’s lack of concern for...Dolphins SecondaryDolphins’ Xavien Howard on an interception roll | Miami HeraldA sx-pack of Dolphins notes on Xavien Howard, Albert Wilson, Jakeem Grant, Nick O’Leary and assorted topics.'Intense' Bobby McCain Developing Into A LeaderThe first thing that jumps out when it comes to Bobby McCain is the intensity.Phinsider News You May Have MissedThe Splash Zone 9/29/18: Previewing Sunday’s Game Against The Patriots - The PhinsiderWelcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.Dolphins at Patriots: FanPulse winners picks see close game in Week 4 - The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins are 3-0 on the season and headed to face a struggling opponent on the road. Miami is a seven-point underdog for the game because that struggling opponent is the New England...Dolphins at Patriots preview: Covering Gronk, Josh Gordon, and Steve from Accounting - The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots are preparing to face off for the first time this season on Sunday as the Dolphins travel to Foxboro. Miami comes into this game looking to stay...Opposing Player Spotlight: Week 3, Oakland Raiders The Dolphins are leading the AFC East and are preparing to take on another conference opponent in an attempt to reach a 3-0 start. This week, the Oakland Raiders are coming to Hard Rock Stadium in search of their first win of the 2018 season.Each week of the 2018 season, I’m highlighting one player on the opposing team that Dolphins fans should be watching out for. This week White Xavien Howard Jersey , that player is Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook.Fact CheckPosition: TEExperience: 10th seasonAge: 31Height/Weight: 6’5”, 254 lbsCollege: South CarolinaStat ReviewCook has gotten off to a sizzling start this season, showing a strong connection with quarterback Derek Carr in the duo’s second year together. Through two games, Cook has amassed 13 receptions for 229 yards with a yards-per-catch (ypc) average of 17.6. For reference, that ypc figure would place him at third for the 2017 season, only behind the Jaguars’ Keelan Cole (18.4) and the Lions’ Marvin Jones Jr. (18.0). Cook has recorded almost one third of his entire yardage total from last season (688) through just two weeks. While his pace is sure to drop off, his heavy usage is notable under new (old) Raiders head coach John Gruden. It’s possible that Cook will continue to blossom in a new scheme despite having not topped 700 yards since 2011. Key MatchupsLast season, the Dolphins struggled mightily to defend the tight end position. In fact, Cook racked up 126 yards against Miami last November. Over the course of the 2017 season, the Dolphins were 32nd in the league in receptions allowed to tight ends (94) Youth Cameron Wake Jersey , 31st in yards allowed (1034), and 31st in touchdowns allowed (10).For the Dolphins to keep Cook in check this time around, the team’s linebacking corps will have to vastly improve it’s coverage of tight ends which was Miami’s largest blemish on defense last season. I would watch for the coaching staff to have Jerome Baker, who is Miami’s quickest linebacker, to cover Cook early and often. That being said, rookie defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick, who has already proved himself a very capable starter on multiple occasions through two games, should be heavily involved in blanketing Cook as well.