Myles Murphy has been playing at a really high level over the past couple of months. The third-year defensive end has been a true difference maker as both a pass rusher and against the run. There is no doubt the Bengals will be picking up his fifth-year option prior to training camp next year.
Murphy didn’t have a ton of opportunities to rush the passer on Sunday, with the Dolphins rushing the ball and using quick game until things got out of hand for them in the second half. Murphy finished with just two pressures on the game, a week after having two sacks. His presence was still felt, with him consistently drawing extra attention from tight ends and running backs when the Dolphins dropped back to pass.
Myles Murphy finished the game with a team-leading five stops against the run. He had an incredible 90.0 overall grade per PFF, mainly due to his impact slowing down the dangerous Dolphins rushing attack. Below are some of those impactful plays against the run from Myles Murphy on Sunday.
The one trait I have admired most from Murphy has been his continuous effort on the field. It was evidenced earlier in the season when he chased down Derrick Henry 40 yards down the field to make a tackle, on a drive that eventually ended with a Bengals interception instead of a touchdown for the Ravens. He is constantly running toward the ball, which led to a fumble recovery against the Dolphins.
In another frustrating season, the development of Myles Murphy has been a bright spot. Hopefully, the Bengals can start seeing some similar progression from this year’s first-round pick, Shemar Stewart, over these last couple of weeks.
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