Ryan's defense was ripped to shreds last week in a 40-32 loss to the New England Patriots that saw Tom Brady throw for 466 yards -- the most the Bills had ever allowed. Buffalo committed 14 penalties for 140 yards in the game, and Ryan has already talked about how his team needs to find the line between physical play and illegal play.
The Dolphins, on the other hand, are getting destroyed by the run -- a significant problem with LeSean McCoy in the Buffalo backfield. Miami's opponents are averaging 142 yards a game on the ground, a startling statistic given what the Detroit Lions did against the run last year, thanks to Suh.
Match Info: Date: 27-09-2015, Time: 4:25 am, Watch Live on Fox.
Match Info: Date: 27-09-2015, Time: 4:25 am, Watch Live on Fox.
Suh only has two tackles, but his role in Detroit was never just about making tackles. He would occupy two or three offensive players, leaving his teammates more room to attack the running game. That's a big reason why DeAndre Levy led the league in unassisted tackles last season, and Miami needs more members of the front seven to find that kind of space, especially against a back like McCoy.
Every extra yard McCoy gains will take more pressure off Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Taylor was sacked eight times against the Patriots, but if the Dolphins have to commit more resources to stopping the run, they won't be able to attack him with such abandon.
