The 3-10 Miami Dolphins could have just as easily have been 4-9 after a controversial pass interference call gave the New York Jets the opportunity to sneak away with a one-point win last week, 22-21. With the Jets splitting with the Dolphins for 2019, Miami now returns to MetLife Stadium to battle the New York Giants this Sunday. The last time they faced the Giants in 2015, their quarterback Eli Manning threw for 337 yards and four touchdowns and an 87% completion percentage to lock in the 31-24 victory for the G-men.
As Miami travels north, let’s jump into the Dolphins Dive for Week 15.
DeVante Parker lands contract extension (and clears concussion protocol)
There’s been a lot of time spent of late talking about how essential the passing game has been to the Miami Dolphins offense. Say what you will about the departure of running back Kenyan Drake or the injury to wide receiver Preston Williams, the guy who has shined in 2019 for Miami this year is wide receiver DeVante Parker.
Parker has put up six or more catches with 90 or more yards in three of his past four outings, it’s not tough to picture him living up to his 4-year, $40 million contract extension if he keeps this up. Parker, who suffered a concussion against the Jets and missed the majority of Week 14’s game, cleared concussion protocol this afternoon and will be good to go in Week 15.
The Giants are starting a celebrity under center
With the New York Giants at a measly 2-11, they find themselves in a tough spot. With injuries to their rookie quarterback Daniel Jones, Eli Manning is slated to start Sunday. While it’s not necessarily superior values they’d post in the stat sheet, Manning can do enough to earn some dignity it what may be his final home start in New York.
The Dolphins defense continues to show promise
With nine tackles in last week’s performance, linebacker Jerome Baker now finds himself leading the team for this season with 93. The Dolphins haven’t pulled off getting every single game to the desired result, they do find themselves competitive at the end of most games in the back half of the season. A major reason for this? The Miami defense.
