Weeks 1-5 Most Interesting Miami Dolphins Player Statistics

Bleacher Report

Yesterday we went over the most interesting team statistics for the Miami Dolphins from weeks 1-5. Today we will go over the most interesting player statistics.

Positives
Ryan Tannehill is 11th in yards per pass thrown (11.6).

Marcus Thigpen is 5th in kickoff return yards (262).

Caleb Sturgis 9-10 kicking field goals. 3rd longest FG made (54).

Brandon Fields is 1st in yards per punt (50.6)

Derrick Shelby is tied for 2nd in  forced fumbles (2)

Negatives
Ryan Tannehill is tied for 8th highest interceptions (5). League high in fumbles (6)

Ryan Tannehill has been sacked a league high 24 times. Geno Smith is 2nd highest at 18.

Lamar Miller is 28th in rushing attempts (50), 26th in rushing yards (211).

Intriguing from around the NFL
Sam Bradford, Matt Ryan, and Matt Schaub have attempted the most passes in the league so far. Their teams are 5-10 combined.

Peyton Manning has a 136.4 QB rating.

Wes Welker has most receiving touchdowns in the league (7).

Statistics from www.teamrankings.com