The Dolphins' defense has looked like an entirely different unit during its four

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — By linebacker Jordyn Brooks' estimation, the Miami Dolphins' defensive improvement was only a matter of time.

That unit had a terrible start to the season, giving up 32.3 points and 145 yards rushing per game entering Week 4. There were several reasons for that: Miami was playing with a couple of rookie defensive tackles and several late offseason additions who were still adjusting to a new system.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel stressed the need for patience as that unit worked on building cohesion, and the result has been evident over the past several weeks.

Since Week 10, the Dolphins’ defense has looked like an entirely different group and has powered Miami (6-7) to a four-game winning streak that has helped keep its playoff hopes alive. In Sunday’s 34-10 w