They out gained the Bears 393-224.
They nearly doubled Chicago's time of possession.
They forced three turnovers. Chicago forced zero.
From the word go this game belonged to the Dolphins. Even more importantly, it belonged to Ryan Tannehill.
The third year QB had a career game, completing 25 of 32 passes for 277 yards and two scores. He also ran 6 times for 46 yards, including a 30 yard run on 4th down.
His 123.6 quarterback rating was a career best. He was accurate on every throw, involved everybody, and made smart, quick decisions every drop back.
It wasn't just him, though. Charles Clay had a breakout game. Mike Wallace caught another touchdown. Brian Hartline was the Brian Hartline of old. Jarvis Landry continued to produce.
This was the offense I expected this season. Creative play calls. Playmakers making plays. Read options in key situations. Bill Lazor featured all of it today.
Defensively, it was dominant. Brandon Marshall had 6 catches for 48 yards. Alshon Jeffery was held to only two catches. Martellus Bennett was held in check.
The front seven, led by Cam Wake, pressured Cutler all day long. He was sacked 3 times, including a Wake strip sack that he also recovered.
Reshad Jones had an interception. Cortland Finnegan had his best day as a Dolphin. Brent Grimes was, well, Brent Grimes.
Even the linebackers, led by Koa Misi, were effective today. That's something rarely said nowadays.
Huge win for this team, no doubt about it. Especially coming off last week's heartbreaker. I wouldn't have been surprised if they rolled over, but give credit to Joe Philbin and these players, folks. This was a gut check win.
Miami is now 3-3 with a trip to Jacksonville on deck.
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