DAVIE (CBSMiami/AP) — It’s been an interesting, and in many ways surprising, first two weeks of the NFL season.
Ndamukong Suh’s not laughing at the Miami Dolphins’ front four anymore.
The five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle poked fun at his former team’s run defense on Instagram during the exhibition season. But after two games — both wins — the run defense appears better without Suh.
Miami is allowing 3.3 yards per rush, which ranks third in the NFL. That’s a big improvement over last year’s average of 4.1, which ranked 16th.
And while the pass rush has totaled only three sacks, Miami has mustered enough pressure to force five interceptions, which is tied for the league lead entering Sunday’s game against Oakland.