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Anarumo’s Scheme Smothers Dolphins in 33-8 Week 1 Rout

Miami leaders say Colts disguises erased first reads, with protection injuries worsening Tua Tagovailoa’s performance.

Overview

  • Indianapolis flooded passing lanes with disguised coverages, simulated pressures and defensive-back blitzes, producing a Kenny Moore II strip-sack and a drop-eight look that set up Laiatu Latu’s interception.
  • The Colts pressed at an 81% rate in Week 1 and sent a defensive back on eight blitzes, tied for the most in the league, according to TruMedia metrics reported by CBS Sports.
  • Tua Tagovailoa finished 14 of 23 for 114 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, took three sacks and six hits, and struggled when forced beyond his first read.
  • Miami lost right guard James Daniels to injured reserve with a pectoral injury and saw right tackle Austin Jackson exit with a toe issue, with Mike McDaniel anticipating Larry Borom at tackle and Kion Smith in line to start.
  • Ex-Dolphin Xavien Howard said taking away Tagovailoa’s first read put him in “panic mode,” while McDaniel called the showing embarrassing and Tagovailoa organized an offense-only reset ahead of Week 2 vs. New England.