Stingy, aggressive defense has Dolphins in playoff race
FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16), during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Twelve months ago, they were 0-7 under first-year coach Brian Flores and allowing 34.0 points a game, and they went on to surrender the most points in franchise history. They've gone from worst to first in the NFL, and are now giving up 18.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16), during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Twelve months ago, they were 0-7 under first-year coach Brian Flores and allowing 34.0 points a game, and they went on to surrender the most points in franchise history. They've gone from worst to first in the NFL, and are now giving up 18.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

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FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, filer photo, Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) smiles after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Miami Gardens, Fla. Van Ginkel picked up the ball after Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) was sacked and fumbled the ball. Twelve months ago, they were 0-7 under first-year coach Brian Flores and allowing 34.0 points a game, and they went on to surrender the most points in franchise history. They've gone from worst to first in the NFL, and are now giving up 18.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, filer photo, Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) smiles after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Miami Gardens, Fla. Van Ginkel picked up the ball after Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) was sacked and fumbled the ball. Twelve months ago, they were 0-7 under first-year coach Brian Flores and allowing 34.0 points a game, and they went on to surrender the most points in franchise history. They've gone from worst to first in the NFL, and are now giving up 18.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

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FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo,Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Twelve months ago, they were 0-7 under first-year coach Brian Flores and allowing 34.0 points a game, and they went on to surrender the most points in franchise history. They've gone from worst to first in the NFL, and are now giving up 18.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo,Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Twelve months ago, they were 0-7 under first-year coach Brian Flores and allowing 34.0 points a game, and they went on to surrender the most points in franchise history. They've gone from worst to first in the NFL, and are now giving up 18.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)

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FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, righty, during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The exuberant 315-pound tackle had a simple explanation for his first career interception, the kind of pivotal play that has become a habit for the Miami Dolphins' defense. “It’s all in the hips,” Wilkins said. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, righty, during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The exuberant 315-pound tackle had a simple explanation for his first career interception, the kind of pivotal play that has become a habit for the Miami Dolphins' defense. “It’s all in the hips,” Wilkins said. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

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