Yet where Wake couldn’t capitalize, rookie Olivier Vernon (+5.4) picked up the slack. In on barely one third of the Dolphins’ defensive plays, Vernon victimized Wayne Hunter for two hits and two hurries. He made his presence felt in the run game as well where he beat the Rams’ tight ends on successive plays in the second quarter for a stop on both plays.

The third-rounder really came through in the clutch. With 42 seconds left and the Rams driving, he effortlessly shed Hunter’s block to get immediate pressure on Bradford. On the ensuing play, he escorted Hunter straight back into the pocket before casting him aside and collapsing on Bradford, forcing a 66 yard field goal attempt on 4th down. Look for Vernon’s playing time to increase dramatically if he can replicate this performance against better offensive lines.

I didn't expect to see Vernon return back in the game. He made an impact hopefully we see more of that.