Browsing: defense and special teams  against elite teams – will determine this season’s destiny.  Injuries always play a key role in any team’s success and the Dolphins are no exception. De’Von Achane

   The Dolphins defeated the New York Giants 31-16 in a desultory performance that shouldn’t have been as close sans an ill-advised red zone pass interception returned for a 102 yard  touchdown by Giant safety Jason Pinnock and a second interception that led to the Giants’ final score, a field goal.