ATLANTA — The Miami Dolphins’ stunning, complete, well-rounded effort in a 34-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, at a time when the team appeared to be at its lowest , was what observers expected when they believed this team could compete for a playoff spot in the AFC.

Of course, starting the season in a 1-6 hole, we should pump the brakes on immediately thinking the Dolphins are now bound for a playoff push at 2-6.

Miami has a big challenge ahead of it on a short week, hosting the similarly hungry Baltimore Ravens (2-5), who are primed for their own midseason turnaround with star quarterback and two-time league MVP Lamar Jackson expected to make his return from injury in prime time Thursday night.

But things the Dolphins took from Sunday’s win can lead them to success

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