The Dolphins’ season has spiraled, but Miami has a few players who, in my book, were worthy of Pro Bowl nods.
Brooks has played at an All-Pro level this season, gobbling up tackles. The 28-year-old leads the NFL with 169 total tackles, 93 solo and 12 tackles for loss. With so many tackles, you’d expect more misses. Instead, the linebacker has been a steady performer, generating a 4.9 miss-tackle percentage, third-lowest among LBs, per PFF. Brooks can also affect the quarterback, generating 17 QB pressures (11 quick) with 3.5 sacks and four QB hits.
On the other side of the ball, Brewer has been excellent opening holes in Mike McDaniel’s ground attack. Pro Bowl running back De’Von Achane benefited from Brewer’s elite skill. Perhaps a tad undersized, Brewer showed this season that he’s an ideal pivot for McDaniel’s offense, able to get out in space and blow open holes at the second level. The Dolphins’ rushing attack wouldn’t be as potent or creative without Brewer on the field. While pass-pro isn’t his forte, Brewer has allowed only one sack this season, per PFF.