PHILADELPHIA – “Grit” and “good fortune” are not words often used to describe this year’s Miami Dolphins. Usually, when things go bad early it quickly snowballs.
But that certainly wasn’t the case Sunday for the Dolphins. Despite injuries, another slow start and a hostile environment, Miami pulled out a 20-19 win over the Eagles. It was the Dolphins' most impressive win of the season considering the circumstances.
The grit came in the form of overcoming a 16-3 deficit in the first half and numerous injuries. Miami produced just its second double-digit comeback of the season without defensive starters Jelani Jenkins (ankle) and cornerbacks Brice McCain (knee) and Brent Grimes (illness).