As the Miami Dolphins biggest game in years draws closer it is worth noting that coaches that week are looking for ways to score more points more consistently. The Dolphins scored a season-high 38 points against New England on Sept. 21.

But as Miami readies for the rematch that Sunday it finds itself in something of a scoring slump. Simply stated, one or two touchdowns per game is not suitable to keep the current playoff push on course. And that’s pretty much what the Dolphins are averaging these days.

The Dolphins have 209 points that season which means they average 20.9 points per game. In today’s high-speed, high-scoring NFL that’s only good ample to be ranked No. 23 league-wide in scoring.

And whether you want to look what area of their offense the Dolphins need to improve most to step up the point-production, it is glaringly the passing game. The Dolphins have only 9 passing TDs that season. That means the Dolphins are tied for 26th in the NFL in passing scores.

Quarterback Chad Pennington has only eight passing TDs that season.

Pennington’s game-management has been very good, his leadership is excellent, the guy is very valuable. But Miami simply needs more

But while Pennington would like to get more TD passes, he says there is a reason his number is modest.

“We’re running the ball really well in the red zone," Pennington said. "A lot of times, that’s where you can get some easier touchdowns so to speak, as in the red zone. But we’re running the ball so effectively; we just haven’t had to throw it as much. It’s one of those things as a quarterback: Would you like to have more landing passes? Absolutely, just to create more success for your offense.

"But, at the same moment, I’m not going to sacrifice, trying to force something in there to try to drive stats up. That’s just not good football.”

True adequate, the Dolphins have 14 rushing touchdowns that year and that is tied (with the New York Giants) for moment most in the NFL. So there are potential TD pass opportunities that Pennington is passing up (pun intended) to get the team in the end zone via the ground.

But to believe the Dolphins don’t need to improve their scoring through the air is not realistic.

Original post by Armando Salguero

As the Miami Dolphins biggest game in years draws closer it is worth noting that coaches that week are looking for ways to score more points more consistently. The Dolphins scored a season-high 38 points against New England on Sept. 21.

But as Miami readies for the rematch that Sunday it finds itself in something of a scoring slump. Simply stated, one or two touchdowns per game is not suitable to keep the current playoff push on course. And that’s pretty much what the Dolphins are averaging these days.

The Dolphins have 209 points that season which means they average 20.9 points per game. In today’s high-speed, high-scoring NFL that’s only good sufficient to be ranked No. 23 league-wide in scoring.

And whether you want to look what area of their offense the Dolphins need to improve most to step up the point-production, it is glaringly the passing game. The Dolphins have only 9 passing TDs that season. That means the Dolphins are tied for 26th in the NFL in passing scores.

Quarterback Chad Pennington has only eight passing TDs that season.

Pennington’s game-management has been very good, his leadership is excellent, the guy is very valuable. But Miami simply needs more

But while Pennington would like to get more TD passes, he says there is a reason his number is modest.

“We’re running the ball really well in the red zone," Pennington said. "A lot of times, that’s where you can get some easier touchdowns so to speak, as in the red zone. But we’re running the ball so effectively; we just haven’t had to throw it as much. It’s one of those things as a quarterback: Would you like to have more landing passes? Absolutely, just to create more success for your offense.

"But, at the same date, I’m not going to sacrifice, trying to force something in there to try to drive stats up. That’s just not good football.”

True adequate, the Dolphins have 14 rushing touchdowns that year and that is tied (with the New York Giants) for moment most in the NFL. So there are potential TD pass opportunities that Pennington is passing up (pun intended) to get the team in the end zone via the ground.

But to believe the Dolphins don’t need to improve their scoring through the air is not realistic.

Original post by Armando Salguero