"To Miami Dolphins fans and most NFL followers, the Dolphins should defeat Washington on Sunday in Madrid, Spain (9:30 a.m. eastern time). The Commanders, who are on a five-game losing streak, will be without their starting quarterback (Jayden Daniels/elbow), top wide receiver (Terry McLaurin/quad), and top defensive tackle (Daron Payne/suspension). The Dolphins, on the other hand, are relatively healthy, riding the momentum of last Sunday's stunning 30-13 upset of the Buffalo Bills, and have played exceptionally well while winning two of their past three games."
"The Dolphins' defensive front seven is showing signs of trust, meaning they're all doing their 1/11th, as they say, and not trying to do too much. They're trusting that the man next to them will do his job. Previously, players didn't trust the man next to them and consequently they would try to do his job and his job. That frequently led to disaster."
"As a result of this increased trust factor we've seen the Dolphins' run defense shut down running backs such as Atlanta's Bijan Robinson (25 yards rushing) and Buffalo's James Cook (53 yards), and the pass defense shut down Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (173 yards passing, no touchdowns, no interceptions) and limit Bills quarterback Josh Allen (306 yards passing, two touchdowns, one interception)."
The Miami Dolphins enter the Madrid game healthier and with momentum after a 30-13 upset of the Buffalo Bills, having won two of three. The Washington Commanders are mired in a five-game losing streak and will be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, top receiver Terry McLaurin, and defensive tackle Daron Payne. The Dolphins' defensive front seven has recently improved discipline and trust, producing stronger run and pass defense. That unit limited backs like Bijan Robinson and James Cook and curtailed quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Josh Allen. Offensive playmakers De'Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle have produced significant yardage and touchdowns. The matchup favors Miami.
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