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5 biggest NFL disappointments through Week 4

By Jakob Ashlin

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the field after losing to the Green Bay Packers 27-17 at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the field after losing to the Green Bay Packers 27-17 at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during game against Indianapolis Colts NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday in Miami Gardens.
Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during game against Indianapolis Colts NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday in Miami Gardens. /

Miami Dolphins

Speaking of the Dolphins, they are currently tied with the Jets and New England Patriots at 1-3 for last in the AFC East. After winning their opener against the Patriots 17-16, they have lost three straight games.

Dolphins’ fans were openly booing the team during last Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went down with a rib injury during Week 2’s 35-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills. In his place, veteran Jacoby Brissett has started two games.

However, I cannot blame Brissett for the Dolphins’ struggles. This season, Tagovailoa had one touchdown, one interception, and a completion percentage of 54.8% in a little over one game. That is not exactly inspiring.

In addition, the Dolphins’ offensive line has struggled to protect Brissett. They are 28th in the NFL in pass block win rate. Left tackle Austin Jackson has a PFF pass-block grade of 35.9, which is 69th among 72 qualifying offensive tackles. Right tackle Liam Eichenberg has not been much better, as his PFF pass-block grade is 62nd among offensive tackles.

Overall, the offensive line has given up 13 sacks, which is the fourth-most in the NFL.

They will have a difficult matchup this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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