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As I decompress from the improbable, unlikely, and totally unexpected victory over the Atlanta Falcons, the reality of facing the Baltimore Ravens with Lamar Jackson is beginning to take hold.At this point, it is entirely acceptable to have more questions than answers heading into Thursday Night Football. Let’s examine some of these very legitimate questions surrounding the Miami Dolphins. Was the team that we witnessed on Sunday the real Miami Dolphins, or was that performance a one-off? Given that the Dolphins were successful running the football, will Coach Mike McDaniel develop any counterstrategies should the Ravens shut down the running game? Will Tua Tagovailoa continue to be the efficient field general and leader that can carry the team should the Ravens make defensive adjustments forcing Tua’s hand?Will guard Jonah Savaiinaea have another excellent game and make the case for Chris Grier’s draft pick? Did the Dolphins’ offense figure something out regarding how to run the ball effectively and utilize all three of their running backs?Does offensive coordinator Frank Smith’s relocation to the sideline from the booth make that much of a difference? Can Anthony Weaver’s defense find a way to shut down the Ravens’ running game, led by Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson, as they did against the Falcons?Have the rookies on the defensive side of the ball —namely, defensive linemen Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips —started to realize their potential?Will Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb, and Chop Robinson be able to corral Lamar Jackson and create some sacks?Can the special teams continue to deliver through a solid kicking game and positive kickoff returns?Will the Miami Dolphins players continue to fight for the coaches and each other if adversity strikes early on Thursday?At a record of two wins and six losses, these questions are valid until proven otherwise.
