Miami Dolphins Week 7 Instant Takeaways: Willis, Douglas Make Sure to End Winless Foolishness
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Key Points:
- The Miami Dolphins secured their first win of the Jeff Hafley era by defeating the New York Jets, dispelling early doubts about a winless season and the Malik Willis quarterback experiment.
- Malik Willis delivered a solid performance with 208 passing yards on 14 completions, showing improved decision-making and scrambling ability, which may influence the Dolphins' 2027 first-round draft strategy.
- Caleb Douglas made a notable return from injury, demonstrating impressive route-running and yards after catch, contributing significantly to the game-winning touchdown.
- The Dolphins' running game, led by Ollie Gordon II, was instrumental in closing out the victory, showcasing aggressive play-calling and effective execution in critical moments.
- Defensively, Miami's young secondary showed promise with key plays, including a crucial interception by safety Michael Taaffe and a goal-line stand, while special teams performed well, avoiding previous errors.
