Scouting report: Miami Dolphins

• The Dolphins have lost two straight, falling to the Patriots 41-13 on Sunday, to drop their playoff chances down to just 0.1 percent.

• Miami was outscored in the second half 48-3 in their past two losses to the Ravens and Patriots.

• The Dolphins defense is ranked seventh in the NFL, giving up 331.6 yards per game. It gives up only 209.2 passing yards per contest, fourth fewest in the league.

• Among rookies, receiver Jarvis Landry is tied for first with 71 receptions, is sixth in receiving yards with 672 and tied for seventh with five touchdowns.

• Cornerback Brent Grimes has five interceptions this season, tied for third most in the NFL.

• Miami is 1-2 against the NFC North this season, beating Chicago 27-14 at Soldier Field.

PLAYER SPEAK QB RYAN TANNEHILL

• Tannehill is one of four quarterbacks with an improved quarterback rating over the past three seasons. His current passer rating is 90.8.

• On the Dolphins' last two losses: "When you control your own destiny and don't play well, that's basically what we've done the last two weeks, it's tough. We started off games well and didn't play well in the second half. It's hard to swallow."

• On cornerback Xavier Rhodes: "He plays the ball well in the air. I've seen him make some great plays on the ball on stop routes. He really makes it tough with his long arms. If the ball is not going to the perfect spot, he's going to have a chance to pick it. So I definitely respect the way he is playing right now."

• The 53-year-old is in his third season as Dolphins coach. His record is 22-24.

• On Tannehill's improvement: "His accuracy has improved. I think his decision-making has improved. A lot of the measurements of quarterbacks, his quarterback rating is higher than it's ever been, so I think he's making good progress."

• On Vikings rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater: "He's completing almost 64 percent of his passes. For a rookie, I think that's outstanding. I like his poise back there and his ability to kind of keep his focus where it needs to be. I think he's done a heck of a job."

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