What should Phins fans keep their eyes on against the Falcons?
The Miami Dolphins will play their second of three preseason games Saturday at 7 PM when they host the Atlanta Falcons. Along with the added Regular Season game, there is also one less Preseason Game. So will the starters get the lion share of their reps and play into the 2nd Half this week or the next? I have a feeling that the 3rd game will be the main dress rehearsal where the starters get extended playing time because they have an off week after that before they start the regular season.
But, we’ll see real soon how it all plays out!
Clearly, one Phins’ performance will be front and center
Obviously, the biggest thing that needs to be seen is some improvement on the offensive line, mainly from Austin Jackson. M.J. has already gone over his poor performance in immense detail. Unfortunately, there probably isn’t a quick fix for him, so really we can only hope that his technique improves as well as his play each week. On a side note, another poor performance should put the Miami brass on notice to start thinking of getting another Left Tackle in the building. Yes, they traded for Greg Little with the Panthers for a 7th RD pick, but does anyone feel great about him starting if Jackson doesn’t improve?
So, with Miami loaded at wide receiver, they could use someone as trade bait to get a legitimate Left Tackle before the season starts. Not saying this will be the case, but just in case, this could be an option.
We should expect Tua to improve even more every week
Another key to look for is can Tua get Miami in the end zone for the first time this preseason? He started the last game with a three and out, but then followed that up with a 7 play drive for 60 yards and a field goal. His last series of the day was a 13 play drive that went 52 yards but ended with an ill-thrown interception. Tua took a risk, which is a good sign, however this time it didn’t pay off. It would also be nice to see him with the starting receivers healthy and active for this game to really have the chance to get the full potential out of this offense.
Defense will be the backbone of the 2021 Phins
On defense, we played very well in the first half, but our depth got torched by a young running and passing QB in Justin Fields. The main goal on defense this week should just be playing a more complete game. This is the time for our depth players to make an impact and give themselves a legitimate chance to make the roster.
The best bookie PPH free trail service on the market has the Dolphins as a strong favorite at -5. Even though it’s just a preseason game, a victory would still be a plus in the moral department. There is no reason why Miami can’t get better from last week and finish the game with player improvement and a victory.
The Falcons have a quality offense, but their defense is still the weak part of their team. Miami should get a good test for their defense and a little break in competition on offense to build confidence. This game will be an interesting watch for sure!
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Can the Miami Dolphins show player improvement and get the win this week against the Atlanta Falcons?