When the Dolphins have the ball…
Miami passing offense (28th in NFL) vs. Tennessee pass defense (28th in NFL)
Miami’s offense has been ugly — borderline unwatchable, even — for two straight weeks, largely thanks to the passing performances of Jay Cutler. Cutler has struggled out of the gates in 2017, but he can’t bear the sole brunt of the blame. The offense play-calling was conservative under coach Adam Gase last season, and it appears it’s become even more so this year. Cutler, who is known as a turnover-prone gunslinger, has thrown for only 4.7 net yards per attempt this year, suggesting that many of his throws are at or behind the line of scrimmage. While short-yardage gains and time-consuming drives were effective for Miami in 2016, the even more conservative approach has yet to be fruitful for Miami in 2017. Without a change in game plan, the passing game will likely continue to struggle. Edge: Titans
