The concern over the Dolphins offense is also a little exaggerated. For the first 7 quarters of this season they were average or downright terrible. They scored just 13 points against NE (defensive TD brought them to 20 for the game). They had 14 points through 3 quarters against Baltimore. And while Tua threw 6 TDs, he also threw 2 INTs. Miami has basically no run game to speak of as well.
Yes, they have to be careful with those WRs, especially given our secondary is banged up. But our defense is more than capable of limiting them. Edmunds and Milano have been beasting, I expect them to cover a lot of ground in the middle on those intermediate routes. They'll keep the safeties deep to prevent the over-the-top stuff. Elam and Benford have performed admirably so far. Taron Johnson is still Taron Johnson and rock solid. And our D-line has absolutely done their part this season, especially if we get get one or both of Oliver/Settle back. And McDermott/Frazier have proven themselves to be among the top defensive coaches in the league, they'll have a plan to compensate for any personnel issues. We saw one of the best tackling displays Monday night I have ever seen from a Bills defense, so even if Tua is forced into quick throws I expect this defense to limit those gains.
I respect their playmakers. I don't fear playing against them. I think it is still more likely than not we hold them to 20 points or lower. And worst case scenario maybe they get to 30. In either scenario, I'm very comfortable with Allen putting up 30+ and us coming away with a win.
