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Dolphins Use Stingy Defense and Efficient Offense to Burn Baltimore
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MIA - 20 / 0 / 5 / 7 // 32
BAL - 3 / 0 / 6 / 6 // 15
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ESPN-"No, no, keep y'all same reports! 0 and 16 right! The worst team in NFL history right! Keep y'all same reports!" Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins was rather colorful in the locker room after the Dolphins dominant win over the Ravens in the Miami rain.
The Dolphins defense started off with an interception and never looked back. Xavien Howard picked off Lamar Jackson's second pass of the day and took it 37 yards to the 10 yard line before he was stopped by Jackson. Two passes to DeVante Parker later and the Dolphins had a one touchdown lead. On the very next possession, Jackson threw another pick, this time to Reshad Jones, who took it 26 yards for a touchdown.
The Ravens moved the ball well on the ground until the 3rd quarter when Mark Ingram was lost for the game. Despite the injury Ingram still finished with 113 yards on only 16 carries. The Dolphins also lost their starting running back for the game in the second quarter when Kenyon Drake left the game with a bruised sternum. Thankfully their lead was big enough and the defense good enough that it did not matter.
Receiver Albert Wilson and second year Tight End Mike Gesicki were both standouts on the day. Wilson caught a short dig route that he took 83 yards to the house in the first quarter and made some spectacular catches throughout the day. Wilson finished with 4 receptions for 119 yards and the touchdown. Not to be outdone, Mike Gesicki made his share of fantastic grabs and was a safety valve for Rosen throughout. He finished with 7 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown.
The Dolphins surprised the NFL who had already pegged them for dead with an impressive win. They face another tough test when the Patriots march into town next week.
Dolphins Stats (0-0)
Josh Rosen: 19 of 28, 288 yards, 3 touchdowns
Kalen Ballage: 14 attempts, 70 yards, 5.0 average
Albert Wilson: 4 reception, 119 yards, 1 touchdown
Mike Gesicki: 7 receptions, 112 yards, 1 touchdown
DeVante Parker: 4 receptions, 24 yards, 1 touchdown
Jerome Baker: 13 tackles, 2 sacks
Davon Godchaux: 4 tackles, 0.5 sacks
Taco Charlton: 2 tackles, 0.5 sacks
Reshad Jones: 6 tackles, 1 interception, 1 touchdown
Xavien Hoard: 6 tackles, 1 interception
Ravens Stats (0-0)
Lamar Jackson: 21 of 39, 221 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
Mark Ingram: 16 attempts, 113 yards, 7.1 average
Gus Edwards: 3 attempts, 5 yards, 1.7 average, 1 touchdown
Seth Roberts: 5 receptions, 59 yards, 1 touchdown
Pernell McPhee: 3 tackles, 3.0 sacks
Brandon Williams: 3 tackles, 1 sack
Michael Pierce: 3 tackles, 1 sack