McDaniel Takeaways Day After Dolphins-Giants Week 5 Game

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looks back on his team's 31-16 victory against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium

Head coach Mike McDaniel conducted his traditional day-after-the-game press conference Monday in the aftermath of the Miami Dolphins' 31-16 victory against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium.

Here were the highlights from McDaniel's media session:

-- Rookie running back De'Von Achane is having some sort of knee issue and in the process of being evaluated. McDaniel has no information beyond that.

-- As for a report regarding Jeff Wilson returning to practice, McDaniel said there will be meeting Tuesday with a decision to be made.

-- As he did last week, McDaniel dismissed concerns about facing a clearly inferior team, in the case Sunday the winless Carolina Panthers, saying it's "about our team and nothing else." 

-- Back to Achane, McDaniel said he didn't know when he was injured, though he appeared to grimace at the end of his final carry of the game.

-- Asked about an MRI, McDaniel says there's "various things he's undergoing."

-- Asked about the name of the formation with two halfbacks, one tight end and two wide receivers, McDaniel indicates it's called "Fast 21" — and not just because both Raheem Mostert and Achane are really fast.

-- Isaiah Wynn is doing fine after leaving the game against the Giants for one play, but McDaniel says he "should be good."

-- McDaniel was asked about the touchdown celebrations, and pointed out he liked Jaylen Waddle's wind-up penguin move and added those he likes the best don't involve 15-yard penalties, though he said he loved Tyreek Hill's tossing a football to his mom in the stands.

-- The coaching staff is ready to be extra particular, and McDaniel says he doesn't think the players would object. 

-- Cedrick Wilson Jr. got an increased role against the Giants and McDaniel said he's been productive in practice and made a lot of plays in the game, particularly in the running game.

-- There were no setbacks for Robert Jones or Nik Needham after their first week of practice and they'll be back at it Wednesday.

-- Jalen Ramsey is "doing a great job. He's a special breed. He's on the positive side of returning." The All-Pro cornerback sprinted by reporters after the game Sunday. 

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