Mix in hard flat zones on third downs
The Dolphins will need to keep their eyes disciplined in this game — and if they pin the Rams down on 3rd and long they’ll need to be aware of the screen game. How do you counter that? You sprinkle in some hard flat zones to ensure there’s a presence in the flat to disrupt the screens and, in zone, you can keep your eyes on the quarterback and feel if offensive linemen are releasing onto the second level or into the flats. From there, Miami’s boundary players will need to play fast to beat them to the ball or play big to fight off contact.