In the absence of both starting running backs in Week 5, Buffalo could not muster much of a running game. Though it was reported that Boobie Dixon would receive starting duties, newly-signed back Dan Herron surprisingly led the team with nine carries. Dixon managed 39 yards on ten touches.
The leading rusher was quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who posted an impressive 8-76-1 line on the ground. If Karlos Williams (concussion) is not able to return for Week 6, Dixon and Boom Herron will likely share carries to some extent. Neither are viable options against Cincinnati's defense. LeSean McCoy (hamstring) will most likely need at least one more week to return.
Joe Philbin is finally out as head coach in Miami and the team is likely to (eventually) benefit from the move. Over the past three weeks, the Dolphins have been, all around, the worst team in the league as they have failed to execute in all aspects of the game. The ground game has been especially putrid.
The team attempted only 10 rushes throughout the entire game due to the fact that they were playing catch-up all morning in London. Lamar Miller still appears to be the top guy here, although I would recommend benching every player on this offense (except maybe Jarvis Landry) until the new coaching staff can turn things around.