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With Ryan Tannehill ruled out of Sunday's game against Detroit Ricky Jean Francois Jersey , Brock Osweiler will get another start at quarterback, and the Miami Dolphins' super sub is optimistic he can deliver a successful encore to the most prolific game of his career last week.But then Osweiler is always optimistic, even when he's playing lousy."My confidence," he said, "will never waver."A journeyman already at age 27, Osweiler will start his second game in a row for the Dolphins (4-2). They announced Wednesday that Tannehill will not play against the Lions because of an injury to his throwing shoulder.Tannehill also missed an overtime win against the Chicago Bears last Sunday, and Osweiler stepped in to throw for a career-high 380 yards and three touchdowns.Thanks to that performance, Brocktober now comes with a hashtag on Twitter."It's fun," Osweiler said. "Keep using it."Brocktober is likely to continue for the rest of the month, at least. It's doubtful Tannehill would return next week, when the Dolphins have little preparation time before a Thursday night game at Houston on Oct. 25."I know what Brock brings to the table," coach Adam Gase said. "I know what his strengths are and what he likes to do. I'm real comfortable with where we're at right now."Tannehill was on the field in shoulder pads during practice Wednesday http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-jalen-reeves-maybin-jersey , but didn't throw because rest for the shoulder has been prescribed. Gase said Tannehill is still expected to return at some point this season."It's really day to day," Gase said. "Every week hopefully we'll see progress."Tannehill's injury has given Osweiler a chance to start for Gase for the first time. They were together for four seasons in Denver, where Gase was an assistant and Osweiler was on the bench behind Peyton Manning.Osweiler washed out as a starter in Houston in 2016, and went 0-4 as a starter when he returned to Denver in 2017. He then signed with Miami because of the chance to reunite with Gase — and perhaps run his offense."It's something I've been wanting for a lot of years," Osweiler said. "I heard a lot of play calls come in through that earpiece that weren't coming in for me. To go out last week and be the guy finally pulling the trigger, it was a very special day."Led by Osweiler, the Dolphins netted 541 yards against the Bears, their highest total in 30 years. Among those applauding the performance was Manning, who happened to be at the game."We talked before the game in the locker room," Osweiler said. "We talked after the game as well, and Monday morning. Payton and I spent four years together in Denver. We really built a tremendous relationship. I think we have a ton of respect for each other."Osweiler said the primary lesson he learned from Manning was how to prepare. As a result, Osweiler was ready last week Womens Danny Amendola Jersey , even though he took first snaps during practice.This week he'll get all the reps with the first team, and he'll have input on the game plan. Otherwise, he said, this week will be no different.He's confident."I've been through some ups and downs and I've learned so much," he said. "I've always believed in who I was. None of this has taken me by surprise, but it's special because in this league, you never know how many opportunities you're going to get." MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins‘ run defense is stuck in reverse, perhaps taking the season with it.Poor tackling, botched assignments and a manhandling up front doomed the Dolphins on Sunday, when the Detroit Lions ran for 248 yards to win 32-21.It was Detroit’s biggest total in 21 years, and the second bad game in a row for the Dolphins’ run defense. They allowed 164 yards rushing a week earlier but still somehow managed to beat the Chicago Bears in overtime.“We have a lot of work to do Golden Tate III Jersey ,” defensive end Cameron Wake said. “I’m not panicking yet.”Lions rookie Kerryon Johnson rushed for 158 yards on 19 carries, including a 71-yard draw play where he was untouched until tackled. LeGarrette Blount added 50 yards on 10 carries, and both repeatedly broke tackles as the Lions averaged 7.1 per rush.“Johnson, LeGarrette, they’re big backs,” Miami defensive tackle Akeem Spence said. “With those guys, you have to tackle in committee. One guy can’t bring them down. You need two, three guys. That’s on the defense. We just have to be better.”With the loss, the Dolphins (4-3) fell out of first place in the AFC East. Linebacker Raekwon McMillan acknowledged they played on their heels.“We fell back on our attack-type mentality,” he said.That meant the front seven was dominated, with the line surge so tepid Miami had not one tackle for a loss.The issue extended beyond running plays. Matt Stafford had plenty of time to throw and went 18 for 22 for 217 yards and two scores, with just one sack.“We couldn’t stop them http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-deshawn-shead-jersey ,” Miami coach Adam Gase said. “That’s just what it was. They were executing better than us, and we just didn’t do enough to affect the quarterback. It didn’t seem like he got out of rhythm.“That was really the No. 1 thing we were talking about all week. That guy, if you give him time and he doesn’t feel the pressure up front and we’re not tight enough in coverage, you’re going to have problems.”The Lions scored on seven of nine possessions. They punted once and ran out the clock once.And they sustained drives while converting only twice on third down. The Lions gobbled up yards in such large chunks they earned 21 first downs on first- and second-down plays.“I’m pretty sure there weren’t too many third-and-longs out there,” Wake said.Miami’s performance was reminiscent of a loss last November at Carolina, when the Panthers racked up 294 yards rushing. The Dolphins won only two more games the rest of the season.In this instance, solutions need to come quickly. The Dolphins play Thursday at the Houston Texans (4-3), who earned their fourth consecutive victory Sunday by winning at Jacksonville.“Usually I say you’ve got about 24 hours to pat yourself on the back or lick your wounds,” Wake said. “Now you’ve got about 30 minutes.”