Photos: Jaguars 23, Dolphins 20
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) walks off the field after being injured against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)
By Jim Rassol
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Lot of young players surrounding Blake Bortles and that means Jacksonville could be growing but schedule about to get very tough.
(Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)Jacksonville Jaguars players celebrate with kicker Jason Myers (2) after he kicked the game winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins during the final seconds of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Jacksonville won 23-20. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (Stephen B. Morton / AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Jason Myers, right, celebrates with Jacksonville Jaguars long snapper Carson Tinker after the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars won 23-20. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (Stephen B. Morton / AP)
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Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) and defensive end Jared Odrick (75) pose for a photo with Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) after an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive end Terrence Fede (78) embraces Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Jason Myers (2) after the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars won 23-20. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Mike Stewart / AP)
Committing 13 penalties in one game is out of the norm for a Philbin-coached team, but it needs to be fixed. The Dolphins continue to abandon the run game (42 yards on 16 carries against Jacksonville), putting more pressure and responsibility on Ryan Tannehill’s shoulders (44 attempts). That’s not a wise approach. And the play of the Dolphins’ defensive line remains puzzling. Time for defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle to dust off his 5-2 and speed packages to help contain the run and add some pass rushing.
(Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)Former NFL quarterback Dan Marino attends an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)
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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, left, and former NFL quarterback Dan Marino talks on the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) scores a touchdown as Miami Dolphins cornerback Brice McCain (24) tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (Stephen B. Morton / AP)
Blake Bortles was the most sacked quarterback in the NFL last season, and was taken down five times in Week 1. Yet the Dolphins didn’t manage a single sack on Sunday. The lack of a pass rush put pressure on the secondary, which got shredded by a young, inexperienced receiving corp. Brice McCain’s 17-yard pass interference penalty allowed the Jaguars to hit a 58-yard field goal before halftime. That play swung momentum back in Jacksonville’s favor.
(Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)Miami Dolphins running back Damien Williams (34) scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (Stephen B. Morton / AP)
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jared Odrick, left, sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) causing a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Jacksonville won 23-20. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (Stephen B. Morton / AP)
Miami Dolphins tight end Jake Stoneburner (86) is upended after a reception by the Jacksonville Jaguars defense during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (Stephen B. Morton / AP)
Miami Dolphins tight end Jordan Cameron (84) makes the catch against Jacksonville Jaguars James Sample (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jared Odrick (75) knocks down a pass attempt by Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Jacksonville won 23-20. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)
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The Dolphins allowed 123 yards rushing a week after allowing 161 to Washington. There’s plenty of blame to go around, but pushing it in Ndamukong Suh’s direction is a tad bit irresponsible considering how much attention he gets from offensive linemen. Kelvin Sheppard made four tackles, which is a step in the right direction. But the play of Miami’s linebackers needs to improve. “The Jaguars executed better than us and played better than us and deserved to win,” said linebacker Koa Misi, who contributed four tackles in the loss. “We just got to get ready for the next game, make the corrections, get ready for Buffalo.”
(Stephen B. Morton / AP)Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Rashad Greene (13) makes a reception in front of Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain, right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Mike Stewart / AP)
Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (Stephen B. Morton / AP)
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Peyton Thompson (25) breaks up a pass intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Mike Stewart / AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Greg Jennings during warm ups before an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns, left, runs past Miami Dolphins cornerback Brice McCain, right, after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (Stephen B. Morton / AP)
Owner Shad Khan has shown patience with coach Gus Bradley and it might just pay off this season. They have offensive firepower and a young defense.
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Jim Rassol is a photojournalist at the Sun Sentinel and photographs a variety of subjects including news, sports, business and lifestyle assignments. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, he has B.A. degree in English and a M.A. degree in Education. He hails from South Florida.