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Miami Dolphins 2021 NFL Schedule: 5 must-win games

By Cole Thompson

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 13: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins in action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 13: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins in action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 10: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs at Nissan Stadium on January 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 10: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs at Nissan Stadium on January 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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If it comes down to a race for a wild card spot, there’s a good inclination that Tennessee and Miami could be battling it out for one of the three. It also will be somewhat of a revenge game for Ryan Tannehill following his success in the Music City.

The Titans won the AFC South in 2020, but the almost missed the playoffs altogether down the stretch. In what felt like a three-way race for seventh place, Miami’s loss to Buffalo in Week 17  allowed Indianapolis to squeak in and Tennessee to host a playoff game against Baltimore.

Miami’s run defense was overall more complete than its coverage skills in 2020, allowing an average of 116.4 yards per game. They’ll be going up against the league leading rusher in the past two seasons in Derrick Henry. Last season, he finished with 10 100-plus yard games and three 200-plus yard games.

Depending on if the front seven can step up in 2021, he could be looking towards the latter option when facing Miami. And if Tannehill regresses as a passer due to the departure of Arthur Smith, expect Mike Vrabel to be running the ball often.

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