CBS Broadcasters: Daryl Smith Can't Get Off The Block To Make a Tackle

On the Dolphins first play on Offense, Lamar Miller ran for 15 yards. This was unusual for the Ravens' run defense. The Ravens defense are ranked 4th in the NFL for rushing yards allowed per game. The Broadcasters commented that Daryl Smith can't get off the block to make the tackle.

According to Pro Football Focus, Daryl Smith is the 11th best Inside Linebacker in the NFL this season. He has only missed 3 tackles this season and is rated 12th in tackling efficiency. So, what was the reason why he missed the tackle on this play?

His face mask was held briefly by Tackle Ja'Wuan James which caused him to miss tackling Miller.

You can see his face turned to the left as Lamar Miller is approaching him.  A missed penalty happens all the time, but it is good to know that the big run wasn't due to poor play. 

Edit: Ian Wharton, who covers the Miami Dolphins has a different assessment of the play. 

First Miami play, Miller sees the huge cutback. Start of a good game for him pic.twitter.com/LAma4JUNQt
— Ian Wharton (@NFLFilmStudy) December 10, 2014

The truth is probably somewhere in the middle.