MIAMI — After snapping a three-game losing streak with a 15-10 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday, Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel made an interesting observation — the Dolphins, known for their league-leading offense in 2023, had become a defensive team.
Such is the state of Miami’s offense five weeks into the season. After leading the NFL in yards last season, Miami is ranked 21st through five games this season and is averaging a league-worst 12.3 points per game. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was placed on injured reserve on September 17, after suffering the third diagnosed concussion of his career and he’s not eligible to return until Week 8.
McDaniel said there haven’t been any “red flags” with Tagovailoa in the two weeks since, but added that he won’t fully progress through the protocol until after his IR stint is over.