After twelve games, the Miami Dolphins have started eight different offensive line combinations, yet they only allow

1.5 sacks per game. The explosive attack led by coach Mike McDaniel is ranked second in rushing (143.3 ypg) and

first in passing (285.1 ypg).

After playing left guard for the Dallas Cowboys for four seasons, Connor Williams made an immediate impact in

Miami. During his rookie season in South Florida last year, PFF ranked him as the fourth-best center in the league.

After 13 weeks, he is currently rated as the best center in the league, demonstrating his growth in year two.

Williams’ total grade of 85.9 secured him the top spot, surpassing Detroit’s Frank Ragnow (84.2) and Atlanta’s Drew

Dalman (84.7) with just one sack and four hurries allowed. Only Austin Jackson, a right tackle, has started eight of

his twelve games.

Regarding Miami’s many offensive line starters, Williams responded last month, “Lucky enough we’ve had the same

room all through [the season] and so communication, everything has stayed the same all through throughout the

year.” “I have complete faith and confidence in each and every one of our offensive line guys and guards. We are

collaborating and developing as a team.

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Excellent Dolphins DT Aches in the Groin Ahead of Week 14 Matchup Against Titans

Except for developing running back De’Von Achane’s knee injury, the Miami Dolphins have avoided any serious

injuries during the season. It may be quite devastating, especially this season, to have high expectations and then

have the season end due to an injury. That is all too real for me as a Bengals fan, but fortunately for Miami, they

haven’t lost any significant players to injuries yet.

Key defensive tackle is on the injury report for the Dolphins

That is, up until possibly right now. Christian Wilkins, a standout defensive tackle, was listed as injured in his groin

on Friday. That might indicate a number of things, but it’s important to note that this defense’s star defender had his

name appear on the injury report.

Honestly, it could be as easy as Wilkins having to sit out a few plays due to soreness after a teammate unintentionally

bumped him in the groin. If this is all you’ve heard about Wilkins’ ailment, it could indicate that he has a serious

muscle strain. Nevertheless, Wilkins will probably play well on Sunday against the Titans.

Miami’s defense will suffer greatly without Wilkins if this turns out to be a more serious injury. Wilkins has proven to

be a superb three-technique, recording 25 tackles this season and getting to the quarterback 6.5 times. That may not

sound all that impressive, but defensive tackles are generally thought to be worthless when it comes to tackles. Their

role is to clog holes, stuff double teams, and narrow running lanes, making it much easier for the linebackers to close

space rather than to bring down the running back.

On the other hand, Miami’s opponents are the reason why they are once again facing a shortage of their top

defensive lineman. When Derrick Henry breaks through the A-gap on Sunday, Miami will be attempting to stop

perhaps the best running back in the NFL. When playing against Henry, defensive tackle is without a doubt the most

crucial position on the field because of Henry’s greatest strength—his ability to accelerate—which makes it nearly

hard to bring down without giving up at least four yards.

Wilkins, as was already indicated, would help close gaps and keep Henry from having a large area and lots of time to

gain momentum. The defenders usually meet Henry at or behind the line of scrimmage in every game where he has

struggled. The linebacker will surely flatten the defender and gain the extra two yards from his body length if he

meets him another yard or two from the line of scrimmage.

Wilkins should play, and this is all being discussed as a precaution. Miami will have to blitz the A and B games

considerably more frequently during the game if Wilkins is sidelined in an attempt to deploy many players to do

what Wilkins can accomplish on his own.

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