Justin Herbert didn't turn the ball over and the Chargers rushed for 234 yards — but even then it still wasn't enough. Tua Tagovailoa and Miami's offense had a big day but the defense made an impact when it mattered most. Austin Eckler averaged seven yards per carry while Joshua Kelley added another 91 yards on 16 carries. Was it part of Miami's plan — or should we begin to worry about Vic Fangio's defense?

Jevon Holland led the Dolphins with 14 tackles while fellow safety DeShon Elliot had 13 tackles. Will Miami continue to lean on the safeties or will we see a significant impact from the linebackers next week against the New England Patriots?

This clip originally aired on the podcast: Tua Tagovailoa Needed Just One Game To Match Patrick Mahomes MVP Odds

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Tua Tagovailoa completed 28 passes for 466 yards in an AFC bout against the Los Angeles Chargers on opening day. Bradon Staley, coach of the Chargers, had the secret sauce to slow Miami's quarterback down last season but 2023 was completely different. Tagovailoa diced the defense with the help of 11 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns from All-Pro receiver Tyreek Hill.

While Hill had a monster day, Jaylen Waddle averaged 20 yards a reception as five different receivers had five targets in the win.

Should we be surprised that the Dolphins stuck to their pass-happy ways after preaching balance throughout the offseason?

This clip originally aired on the podcast: Tua Tagovailoa Needed Just One Game To Match Patrick Mahomes MVP Odds

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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): Faraz Siddiqi and Zach Rizzuto share some thoughts on the exciting Dolphins vs. Chargers matchup in Week 1.

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We've made it — welcome to Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season! The Miami Dolphins begin the year with a challenge — another shot at the Los Angeles Chargers after falling 23-17 last season. The rematch created plenty of storylines, and coach Mike McDaniel had months to plot his revenge after Miami's offense struggled last season.

Vic Fangio's addition to the equation can't be mentioned enough after the Dolphins made him the league's highest-paid defensive coordinator over the offseason. Will a new-look Dolphins defense have enough to hold down Justin Herbert and a devastating offense that will likely push the ball down the field under first-year offensive coordinator Kellen Moore?

The regular season isn't a race, but a 17-game schedule leaves little room for error for two teams with something to prove.

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The Miami Dolphins held the Los Angeles Chargers to just six points in the second half of last season's bout. The Chargers, now running Kellen Moore's offense, and the Dolphins, now running Vic Fangio's defense, will look pretty different on Sunday. How can Miami's secondary, without Jalen Ramsey, contain an offense led by quarterback Justin Herbert's ability to push the ball down the field?

Miami's pass rush with Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb leading the charge, could be the x-factor if Herbert plans to let plays develop down the field.

This clip originally aired on the podcast: Week 1 Game Preview: How Can The Miami Dolphins Start The Year With a Road Win Over The Los Angeles Chargers? 

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Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert; Mike McDaniel and Brandon Staley — the matchup between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers features plenty of juicy matchups. The Dolphins struggled to generate points last season and the deck is already stacked against Miami since left tackle Terron Armstead has been declared out for Week 1.

Will the Dolphins focus on running the football — or will Mike McDaniel attack the Chargers defense with throws outside the numbers? Week 1 doesn't decide the season, but a win will do wonders for Tagovailoa and the offense early in the year.

This clip originally aired on the podcast: Week 1 Game Preview: Will The Los Angeles Chargers Prove They 'Figured Out' The Miami Dolphins?

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In what should be a mid-season primetime bout, the Los Angeles Chargers host the Miami Dolphins to begin the 2023 season. @BrianCatNFL returns to the show to look at what went wrong last season, and how quarterback Tua Tagovailoa can bounce back after a tough performance in 2022.

It may seem hard to imagine, but Tagovailoa pushed the ball downfield more than Josh Herbert — and his rocket arm — last season. Will Brandon Staley and the Chargers stick to the game plan or expect something new from the Dolphins after an offseason to prepare? Despite Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle on the outside, expect Raheem Mostert to be a difference-maker early in the season.

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The Miami Dolphins begin the 2023 season with a tough opponent in the Los Angeles Chargers — a team that defeated coach Mike McDaniel's team 23-17 last season.

Speaking of coaching — how much of an impact does McDaniel's relationship with Chargers coach Brandon Staley have on the equation? On top of that — how does Miami defensive coordinator Vic Fangio — the creator of Staley's defense — level the playing field?

The Joe Philbin queasy meter is leveraged for the first time to discuss Terron Armstead, Jaylen Waddle, and a few players on the defensive side of the football.

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The first regular-season injury report was released on Wednesday and Terron Armstead remains sidelined for the Miami Dolphins. While coach Mike McDaniel noted that Armstead doesn't need to practice to play — the queasy meter has us wondering if his injury will keep him out for an extended period of time. Justin Bethel joins Armstead as the only players who did not practice on Wednesday.

Good news! Jaylen Waddle, De'Von Achane, and Salvon Ahmed all practiced and are expected to be ready for Sunday's bout with the Charges.

This clip originally aired on the podcast: Dolphins At Charger: Coaching Staff Storylines Worth Following, Wednesday Injury Updates

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The relationship between Brandon Staley and Mike McDaniel is at the center of every matchup between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers and opening day will be no different. Despite the attention, how big of a role will this play in deciding the outcome for Week 1?

If Staley does have the secret sauce to stopping McDaniel, how does new Miami defensive coordinator Vic Fangio help balance the field?

This clip originally aired in the episode: Dolphins At Charger: Coaching Staff Storylines Worth Following, Wednesday Injury Updates

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