The season hasn't gone as planned off the heels of a 10-win season. Miami has won Patrick Maroon Men Jersey two in a row after losing seven of their first eight to begin the year, yet seem to get their season going in a better direction that's to an improved defense over the last several games. also appears to start Sunday after coming in relief and leading Miami to a huge upset over the in Week 10.The have shown signs of progre s this season, but starting quarterback is still out with an injury. , who the Jets acquired from the prior to the trade deadline, will get the start in his return to New York (spent the 2020 season with the Jets). New York, which has the league's worst defense, seeks to surpa s its win total from last season (two) with a win over Miami.How will Flacco fare in his first start of the year? Can the Dolphins continue their momentum? Here's a preview of the Week 11 matchup.Date:Sunday, Nov. 21 |Time:1 p.m. ETLocation:Metlife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)TV:CBS|Stream:Paramount+ ( )Follow:Odds:Dolphins -3, O/U 44.5 Joe Flacco vs. Dolphins pre sure and cover-0 defenseThe Dolphins Ondrej Palat Kids Jersey defense has been disappointing, but the pa s rush has turned things up a notch -- particularly in getting the quarterback off his spots. The Dolphins have gotten pre sure on 35% of opponent dropbacks this season, the most in the NFL. Miami runs a lot of cover-0, running it on 13% of defensive plays (also the highest in the league).The Dolphins defense used cover-0 and high pre sure rate to shut down in Week 10, running cover-0 33% of the defensive snaps in the win -- the highest for any defense over the last five years. Over the last three weeks, the Dolphins have used Louis Domingue Kids Jersey cover-0 23% of the time -- also the highest in the NFL.Flacco has seen cover-0 on just one snap this year and Jets quarterbacks have seen it on just eight total snaps. The Jets have allowed pre sure on 38% of dropbacks this season, the fourth-highest rate in the league. Miami has a clear advantage here unle s Flacco can beat them over the top. Dolphins offensive line vs. Jets pa s rushMiami's offensive line has been one of the worst in the NFL this year, which has led to Tua Tagovailoa and struggling to throw the football and have a clean pocket. The Dolphins are allowing pre sure on a league-high 41% of dropbacks this season and Dolphins quarterbacks have been pre sured a league-high 182 times in 2021 -- only having 2.36 seconds to throw (third-worst in NFL).Good news for Miami this week. The Jets have Peter Budaj Women Jersey the worst defense in the NFL and one of the worst pa s rushes in the league. New York gets pre sure on only 28% of dropbacks, good for seventh-worst in the league. The lack of a pa s rush affects the secondary, as the Jets allow 8.5 yards per attempt (31st in league), a 69% completion rate (29th), and 13% of pa ses have over 20 air yards (28th).Tagovailoa should have his opportunities to throw the ball downfield this week. PredictionThe Jets are really mi sing Zach Wilson, whose development has been hindered by New York keeping him on the bench to recover from a PCL sprain. The Jets feel Flacco starting gives them a better chance against a Dolphins defense that wants to get after the quarterback and collapse the pocket quickly.Miami is going to make life difficult for Flacco. the Jets will have their chances downfield, but they can't stop anyone on the other side of the ball. This is a matchup which favors Miami, specifically since the Dolphins poor offensive line are facing a pa s rush at their level. Carter Verhaeghe Kids Jersey Latest Odds: New York Jets +4 Pick: Dolphins 34, Jets 26
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