Statistics that promote Dolphins’ decision to make swap at QB

One statistic that promotes Dolphins’ decision to make swap at QB

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) celebrates a touchdown pass to Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (81) in the second quarter to give the Dolphins a 21-0 lead against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, October 18, 2020. [ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post]

Red Zone Touchdown %

58% of the Dolphins’ red zone possessions are converted into touchdowns. That number is one of the bottom 10 figures in football — and it needs to get better if Miami is going to stay proficient in closing out games against better competition. That will come down to accuracy just as much as anything, which Ryan Fitzpatrick can be scattershot with at times because his mechanics are so lax when he gets off script or pressured. Tagovailoa has a stronger arm and is more accurate, so presumably those tight window throws in the red zone will be converted with greater frequency.