Dolphins 20, Jaguars 17
Q. The 4th down call in the second half, was that just trying to be a little --
DOUG PEDERSON: No, it was trying to stay on the field. Really just wanted to stay on the field. Execute the play, stay on the field, 1st and 10. They stopped us, made a play, and then it turned into a good situation because they ended up missing the field goal there. But no, just wanted to stay on the field.
Q. (On the second half performance.)
DOUG PEDERSON: Yeah, it takes a little wind out, but guys battled. The defense stepped up and made some stops. It was just kind of a tale of two halves, really. We made plays in the first half, they made plays in the second half, so credit them.
Q. (Indiscernible).
DOUG PEDERSON: I think so. I'll check him out here in a little bit on the way back and probably have an update for you tomorrow.
Q. (Indiscernible).
DOUG PEDERSON: I just told him keep his head up. He's a good player. We're going to give him the football a lot this season. It's week 1, learn from it, and we'll be better.
Q. (On Trevor Lawrence's performance).
DOUG PEDERSON: I thought he did some good things in the first half. He saw the field, did some good things. I think in the second half, our lack of execution offensively, it wasn't just one person, it really comes down to our 3rd down conversion in this football game and not staying on the field. I thought Trevor played a good game. We'll look at it, make the corrections, and get ready for next week.
Q. (Indiscernible).
DOUG PEDERSON: I thought he did some good things. Game is not too big for him, and great touchdown catch obviously there in the first half and did some good things. Played tough and physical in the run game, as well.
Q. (Indiscernible).
DOUG PEDERSON: Yeah, I'll have to get with Ryan and the guys. In the moment -- it happens so fast and you're switching gears. We've got to look at the tape and figure out what happened.
Q. You might have been asked about this already, but the defense has played for the most part held Miami in check in terms of the explosives. How did you feel about their performance?
DOUG PEDERSON: I thought they did a nice job today. You take away two of those explosives and one fumble on offense, it's a different offense. But listen, it's a team game, team sport, but the defense played well and kept us plugging away in the second half at least.
Q. Are you disappointed in the back to back sacks?
DOUG PEDERSON: Yeah, it's a longer yardage situation, too, and you're going to have to ask Trevor to hold the football a little bit. Coverage did a nice job in the secondary. That's football.
Q. Overall you ran it well; are you encouraged by that?
DOUG PEDERSON: I am encouraged by that. There's something there to work with and build on. We'll improve each week. We'll keep getting better.
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