The Numbers Behind Miami’s “MUST WIN” Week 2 Matchup Against the Patriots
With their home opener looming against division rival, the New England Patriots, the Miami Dolphins look to silence the naysayers and erase the painful memories from week one.
Coach McDaniel’s grasp on being called ‘coach’ remains as volatile as it has ever been. Can the team get back on the same page, well, any page to be fair, in the hopes they can silence the critics and show the rest of the NFL what this flawed, but highly talented roster can achieve?
Tua has played exceptionally well against the Pats in his career and looks to get back on track.
Let’s cover and review the numbers that display the recent dominance over New England.
8 – In the previous nine games against the Patriots, Miami has logged eight wins versus one loss.
0 – Tua has led the team to 7 of those wins without a loss. Can he help get that to 8?
18 – The Dolphins play better football at home, evidenced by an 18-7 record during Coach McDaniel’s tenure.
61.9 – Further strengthening the need for Miami’s quarterback to stay on the field, Tagovailoa’s career win percentage stands at 61.9% which is good for 6th in the NFL during his career. Since drafting Tua, Miami is tied for the
10 – 10th best record in the National Football League.
27 – The Dolphins have won 27 of 35 games on their home turf that Uno has started. But on the flip side, turnovers have become an alarmingly consistent part of Tua’s recent play, adding up to
22 – 8 fumbles, 14 interceptions, while falling to a 6-9 record in his last 15 games.
1 – Coach Weaver’s (perceived in pre-season) potentially top 10 front seven looks to achieve their first defensive stop of the season.
27 – Fellow linebackers, Brooks and Dodson, look to continue their solid play while combining for 27 tackles versus the Colts, becoming the lone bright spot.
16 – Playing in Miami has not been kind to New England over the years, compiling an overall record of 16 wins versus 43 losses, which marks the potential of the Dolphins coming together, playing solid football, and quelling the taste of week 1’s effort and result.
