Keys to success for the Miami Dolphins’ defense in Week 1

Keys to success for the Miami Dolphins’ defense in Week 1

Nov 3, 2019; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (84) is unable to make a catch as Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) Miami Dolphins cornerback Eric Rowe (21) leaps during the play the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

A big day from Eric Rowe and Jerome Baker

If the Patriots are going to find success offensively, it will be because of their ability to run the ball and subsequently manipulate the middle of the field defenders with their run reads and pass assignments. And so the pressure will fall on Baker and Rowe to make sure they’re playing assignment based football and not being premature with their decisions on when and where to flow. That is, of course, easier said than done. But it is what must be accomplished for Miami to be at their best against the Patriots.