Defense failed to capitalize

After the game, the advantage of the battle between quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa seemed to be given to the Dolphins’ signal-caller, which has largely been based on the stat sheet. However, it could have been the other way around, but lack of execution is the reasoning for it.

A deflected pass by cornerback Michael Davis in the first quarter. The ball was in linebacker Denzel Perryman’s hands, and he dropped it. Miami went on to score a touchdown.

Then in the third quarter, linebacker Kenneth Murray was in perfect position in the middle of the field. Tagovailoa threw it right into Murray’s hands. But, it slipped through and ended up as a 19-yard completion to tight end Adam Shaheen. They settled with a field goal.

Had the defense capitalized on those two plays, the debate between Herbert and Tagovailoa would be completely different.

As for the rest of the defensive unit, there wasn’t much to be thrilled about. The pass rush failed to put any pressure on Tagovailoa and their ongoing issues against the run continued, struggling to get any push up front and tackle in space.