Xavien Howard had his fall-back-to-earth game Sunday, which was probably inevitable after spending the past dozen or so games in the stratosphere.
Howard, the Dolphins’ third-year corner, had his worst game in a long time, allowing all three passes thrown at him to be completed — two for touchdowns. That’s according to Pro Football Focus, which gave him the lowest grade of any Dolphins defensive player.
The touchdowns were the first he has allowed since Week 11 of last season, and just the second time he has given up three or more receptions in some 11 months.