DOLPHINS GAMEDAY

Make Giants’offense one

dimensional: The Giants are averaging 90.8 rushing yards and 3.84 yards per attempt this season, but those struggles can be attributed to not having a healthy Saquon Barkley most of the season. The Giants’ featured back began the season coming back from an ACL injury that cut his 2020 season short, and then missed four games this year because of an ankle sprain. He’s slowly worked his way back the past two games, contributing 65 yards on 19 carries and catching 10 passes for 44 yards.

Make Giants’quarterback

uncomfortable: A neck injury will keep Daniel Jones from playing Sunday’s game, but the approach shouldn’t change whether Mike Glennon is the starter, or not. The Dolphins need to aggressively get after whoever is behind center for the Giants, who possess a massive offensive line, that features two talented tackles. But the Dolphins have history with Matt Skura, who is starting at left guard after spending training camp with the Dolphins.

Provide Tua Tagovailoa

adequate protection: Last week the Dolphins allowed two sacks early before tightening up. The Dolphins need to continue to get improved play from the offensive line, particularly offensive tackles Liam Eichenberg and Jesse Davis, who have collectively allowed 15 of the 29 sacks Miami has given up this season. The Giants have only recorded 21 sacks this year.

Score at least 21 points:

The Dolphins have scored 22 or more points the past three weeks, which coincides with Tagovailoa returning to the starting lineup. Miami’s 42% conversion rate on third downs has improved drastically with Tagovailoa behind center.

Rush for over 100 yards:

The Dolphins gained more than 100 rushing yards for the fourth time all season last week, gaining 111 on 39 carries against the Panthers. While the yardsper-attempt average (2.8) was disappointing, the commitment to keeping the offense balanced was admirable.