Fields is averaging 59.3 rushing yards per game, more than some of the high-profile running backs in Jets history: More than Breece Hall's average in 2023 and 2024; more than Le'Veon Bell in 2019 (and Bell was paid $13 million per year); and more than Jets legend Matt Snell in the 1968 Super Bowl season. At his current pace, Fields will finish with 949 yards, almost tripling Geno Smith's team mark for most rushing yards by a quarterback in the Super Bowl era (366 in 2013).
All of a sudden, one of the Dolphins' biggest weaknesses entering the season, cornerback, isn't a big weakness any longer. It's an interesting phenomenon, a curious turn of events. This trio of castoff and no-name cornerbacks - Jack Jones, Rasul Douglas and Cornell Armstrong - has emerged as a reliable crew, something that was on display in Monday's 27-21 win over the New York Jets.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins linebackers coach Ryan Crow will remain on administrative leave following his August arrest for domestic battery, although the charge against him will reportedly be dropped, coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday. Independent reporter Andy Slater reported Wednesday morning that the misdemeanor charge against Crow will be dropped, but McDaniel said Crow will remain on leave pending a league investigation.
Mike McDaniel believes that identity and culture must be created through diligent work rather than mere talk, which led to the decision to practice and play against the tough Detroit Lions.
Robinson's quick return to practice following a rib injury demonstrates the Dolphins' commitment to managing player health responsibly while ensuring crucial defensive roles are filled.
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill was out on the practice field but without pads. Coach Mike McDaniel said he would try to practice through his oblique injury, revealed ahead of the Friday joint session, but Hill did not do anything against the Bears.
The Dolphins produced a helium-filled 11-6 record against a squishy schedule in 2023, losing to bona fide contenders in their final two games by a combined score of 77-33 before getting laughed out of Arrowhead Stadium in the playoffs.