TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 10: Mike Gesicki #88 of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball after a reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Brian Flores’ team finds itself at the bottom of the AFC East. The Miami Dolphins look to end their five-game losing streak with a win over the Falcons.
From an opening Sunday win at Foxborough to last place in the AFC East. In Week 6, the New York Jets were off while the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins all bit the dust.
But what was particularly disturbing if you were head coach Brian Flores is the fact that his team fell to the previously-winless Jacksonville Jaguars. The 23-20 setback in London brought an end to a 20-game losing streak – the second-longest skid in NFL history.
Now it’s the Dolphins in the midst of a five-game losing streak. The team is ranked 30th in the NFL in total yards per game and the club has allowed the third-most total yards per contest. Now the club takes on the Atlanta Falcons, who won at London when last they played in Week 5.
5. TE Mike Gesicki leads team in catches and receiving yards
Last week, he totaled eight receptions for 115 yards in the team’s loss to the Jaguars. But wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had a team-high 10 catches. Against the Colts in Week 4, he led the Dolphins with five receptions. However, wideout DeVante Parker racked up 77 a team-best 77 yards receiving.
Tight end Mike Gesicki is a vital part of Miami’s passing attack. After a slow start, he’s totaled a combined 27 catches in his last four games and has helped the ‘Fins stretch the field. On Sunday, look for him to frustrate the Falcons’ defense with his top overall performance of 2021.