Rising
Delmas
1. Louis Delmas, safety: Delmas’ season had been fairly nondescript during the first six games. But he made he made a major impact against the Jaguars. Delmas returned an interception 81 yards for a touchdown of Jacksonville rookie quarterback
Blake Bortles and also recovered a fumble. Delmas said he read Bortles' eyes on the pick and took advantage of the rookie. Miami’s defense can use more big plays from Delmas in the second half of the season.
Falling
1. Pass protection: After a solid start, Miami’s pass protection is starting to show flashes of its 2013 form – and that’s not good news for the Dolphins. Miami has allowed seven sacks in the past two games, which included three sacks in Sunday's victory. The Dolphins are having their most trouble up the middle between the guard and center. Veterans
Daryn Colledge and
Mike Pouncey are having some issues picking up middle rushers. This recent trend hasn’t cost Miami any of the past two games, but it’s certainly a concern heading into a tough November schedule.
