MIAMI GARDENS — Beyond how quarterback Jacoby Brissett fares replacing an injured Tua Tagovailoa and how the offensive line performs after a dismal showing in last week’s 35-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills, likely the biggest key to success for the Miami Dolphins against the Raiders in Las Vegas on Sunday will be their coverage of elite tight end Darren Waller.
Waller is a freakish 6-foot-6, 255 pounds and can go up and catch a ball over anybody in the NFL. He is a big reason Raiders quarterback Derek Carr leads the NFL in passing through two weeks, as Waller has come down with 15 receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown during Las Vegas’ 2-0 start.