5 years, 4 months ago

Dolphins might soon force front office and fans to adjust their goals for the season

INDIANAPOLIS — Three interceptions, three possessions that resulted in points. Using a secondary that consists of no-name players such as cornerbacks Nik Needham, Ryan Lewis, Chris Lammons, Ken Crawley and Jomal Wiltz and safeties Bobby McCain, Eric Rowe and Parker, the Dolphins harassed Colts backup quarterback Brian Hoyer into an 18-of-39 performance for 204 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. Needham, Parker and McCain all had interceptions, and Miami held off the Colts on four straight passes from the Dolphins’ 16-yard line in the final minute. “I understand the point,” center Daniel Kilgore said of getting the best possible draft pick, “but I’m not down for it.” Since the Dolphins lost Howard, their best player and their best defensive back, to a season-ending knee injury, they’ve gone 2-0 and recorded four interceptions. With 5:37 remaining and Miami clinging to a 13-12 lead, Needham jumped in front of a pass intended for wide receiver Zach Paschal to give the Dolphins the ball at the Colts’ 35.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins face Rodgers and Jets needing a win and some help to complete a playoff-bound turnaround

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Miami Dolphins were struggling midway through the season, playing nothing like a potential playoff contender. “We started off 2-6,” wide receiver Jaylen Waddle said, “and look at us now.” The Dolphins are 8-8 heading into the regular-season finale Sunday against Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets needing a win — and some help elsewhere …

3 months ago

Dolphins are on the outside of AFC playoffs and need help and a win over Browns to have any chance

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — The Miami Dolphins need plenty of outside help to make the AFC playoffs. “This team, what they’ve really gone through and fought for, it’s not a difficult task seeing how we have, a one-game season and our chances at the playoffs are at stake,” McDaniel said. “It’s an opportunity and I don’t think any of us on our …

3 months ago

The Dolphins’ improbable path to the playoffs isn’t in their hands, but they must do their part

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes are not in their hands, but they did their part with a gritty win over San Francisco on Sunday. And if we have a chance, we’re going to fight for it.” Miami closed out Sunday’s game with a strong fourth quarter in all three phases. Running back De’Von Achane had 93 …

Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

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3 months ago

Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, Jason Sanders nailed five field goals, and the Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday. Trailing by nine early in the fourth, San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end Eric Saubert for a 2-yard score that cut …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins seek their fourth straight win over the Jets when the AFC East rivals meet Sunday

Associated Press

New York Jets at Miami Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Dolphins by 6 1/2. Key injuries Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Gardner was doubtful after earlier in the week saying the star cornerback wouldn’t play — especially against the Dolphins’ speed — if he’s not fully healthy.. RB Breece Hall was ruled out Saturday after not …

4 months ago

Mike McDaniel stepped in to keep Dolphins from trading veteran DT Calais Campbell to Ravens

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins were ready to deal veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the Nov. 5 trade deadline until Mike McDaniel stepped in. “I may or may not have thrown an adult temper tantrum,” Miami’s coach said, confirming the news first reported by NFL Network Sunday morning. “I was happy that …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins have hope of turning season around after their complete performance against Rams

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel knew it was only a matter of time before his Miami Dolphins would finally put together a full game of complementary football. “You base it upon the teammates that you have and the type of football that you think you’re capable of playing.” The Dolphins showed flashes during their previous two games. In Monday …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them

LA Times

The Dolphins’ Malik Washington dives past Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown on the opening drive. “Frustration,” he said, “just like everybody else.” Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sacked by Rams linebacker Jared Verse. On a night when former Rams star lineman Aaron Donald watched from a luxury box, the Rams pressured Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. “We executed well,” …

Bills Brace for Showdown as AFC East Battle Rages On

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Bills Brace for Showdown as AFC East Battle Rages On

Associated Press

The Bills are enjoying a four-win edge atop the AFC East, but they face a challenge from the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins are coming off two consecutive losses to the Bills, and the Bills have shown signs of establishing an attacking identity on both sides of the ball. The Bills are welcoming back Von Miller, who …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Erratic Patriots looked unprepared to rally vs. Dolphins, and that’s on the coach

New York Times

— The Patriots blew their chance for a late-in-the-game comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. “Not to sound like a broken record …,” Mayo said, and we’ll pause here for a moment to make a couple of observations about news conferences, whether in sports, politics or entertainment. Such as when somebody says, “I like so-and-so …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins snap losing streak, top sloppy Patriots in penalty-filled affair: Key takeaways

New York Times

NFL Week 5 updates: Highlights, schedule, inactives, predictions, odds and analysis The New England Patriots tried all Sunday afternoon to beat themselves, and they finally succeeded late in the fourth quarter. GO DEEPER NFL player poll: Josh Allen for MVP; Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson as building blocks Miami took its first lead of the 2024 season on a first-quarter field …

6 months ago

Dolphins are keeping their starting QB for Monday night’s matchup with Titans under wraps

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel has an idea of who will start at quarterback for the Miami Dolphins against the Tennessee Titans on Monday night. Asked about the state of his quarterback carousel, the Dolphins’ coach said Thursday that it’s “premature for a multitude of reasons” to name a starter, citing competitive advantage as one. The quarterbacks that will …

6 months ago

With another injured quarterback, the Dolphins’ early season woes continue to pile up

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ thoughts after a second straight blowout loss were a mix of accountability for their struggles and optimism that they can fix them as the season goes on. The Seattle Seahawks clobbered Miami’s offensive line and sacked Skylar Thompson five times in Sunday’s 24-3 loss. And it’s going to take a better effort by …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

A clearly emotional Mike McDaniel raves about how the Dolphins handled adversity in Week 1

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are 1-0. The big story in the NFL on Sunday — wide receiver Tyreek Hill placed in handcuffs and seen laying face down on a street adjacent to the stadium hours before the season opener, along with defensive lineman Calais Campbell also briefly handcuffed after he attempted to intervene — remained the big …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jason Sanders makes 52-yard field goal as time expires and Dolphins rally past Jaguars 20-17

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — For the Miami Dolphins, the day started with chaos and ended with celebration. Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dolphins — on probably one of the more bizarre days in their history, one where two players were placed in handcuffs outside the stadium a few hours before kickoff — rallied …

11 months, 1 week ago

The Dolphins have a 1st-round draft pick for the 1st time since 2021 with several needs to address

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel joked during last year’s NFL draft that he couldn’t wait to finally have a first-round pick. The Miami Dolphins head coach hasn’t had that luxury since taking over the team in 2022, but that will change this year, as the Dolphins will pick on the opening night of the draft for the first time …

1 year, 2 months ago

Dolphins’ struggles against Bills were familiar during a season they fell short vs. winning foes

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel downplayed the Dolphins’ struggles against tough competition earlier in the season, when Miami had plenty of time to reverse that trend. On Sunday, after the Buffalo Bills beat Miami 21-14 and knocked the Dolphins down to the sixth seed in the AFC, McDaniel didn’t minimize his team’s frustrations. They’re just completely overpowering us.” The …

1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins host Jets hoping to shake off embarrassing loss to Titans and avoid more major injuries

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins have done almost everything they’ve needed to since playing the New York Jets three weeks ago — except stay healthy. You’re rivals, you play them twice a year, you guys know each other too well, so it’s definitely a game you want to win.” Coach Robert Saleh this week characterized …

1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins need to make sure collapse against Titans doesn’t turn into a late-season skid

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — In the moments after the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins blew a late 14-point lead to the Tennessee Titans, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa shook his head at the thought of the past. It’s not like the world ends because we lost this game.” Miami had a chance to become just the second AFC team to reach 10 wins …

1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time

Associated Press

TENNESSEE at MIAMI Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Titans rookie quarterback was sacked six times against the Colts last week and will face a Dolphins defense that is tied for third in the NFL with 41 sacks this season. The Dolphins haven’t had a four-game winning streak this season.. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins aim to avoid a tumble from 8-3 like last season when they open December at Washington

Associated Press

December was the cruelest month to the Miami Dolphins a year ago. “We felt like it was our year then, but things didn’t go that way,” running back Jeff Wilson Jr. said. “If I’m taking double-teams, I’m expecting the other guys around me to contribute and make plays.” Rivera is hoping to simplify some things to get defenders playing faster …

1 year, 4 months ago

After a dominant Black Friday performance, the Dolphins have their eyes on winning AFC East

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa keeps reiterating that the Miami Dolphins aren’t satisfied yet. Throughout these late stretches of having these games, we’re going to need better ball from me.” The Dolphins also got another standout performance from their defense, which limited the Jets to just 159 total yards. The Dolphins haven’t allowed a team to surpass 110 yards …

1 year, 4 months ago

Miami Dolphins take down New York Jets in 21-point win

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1 year, 4 months ago

Dolphins rout Jets in NFL’s first Black Friday game

LA Times

Tyreek Hill celebrated a touchdown catch by giving the ball to his new wife in the stands, Jevon Holland returned an intercepted first-half Hail Mary pass 99 yards for a score, and the Miami Dolphins cruised past the New York Jets 34-13 in the NFL’s first game played on Black Friday. Hill’s touchdown catch was his 10th of the season, …

1 year, 4 months ago

Jets reach new low in loss to Dolphins, and it’s fair to wonder if Robert Saleh is in trouble

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Robert Saleh was once known for his fire. “It’s just, we’re trying to score,” wide receiver Garrett Wilson said about the Hail Mary. “That’s one of them things where that could describe a lot of things so far.” Epitomizing their season, the Jets saw Tim Boyle’s Hail Mary attempt at the end of the first half …

1 year, 4 months ago

Jalen Ramsey makes game-sealing interception, Dolphins overcome 3 turnovers to beat Raiders 20-13

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jalen Ramsey had his Miami teammates — even highlight-machine Tyreek Hill — in awe with his game-sealing interception Sunday. Ramsey jumped with both arms stretched over his body and came down in the end zone with an interception of Aidan O’Connell with 22 seconds left, helping the Dolphins stifle the Las Vegas Raiders’ fourth-quarter comeback and …

1 year, 4 months ago

Are the Dolphins elite? What can be learned from their losses to ensure they are

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Dolphins vs. Titans on Monday Night Football The Miami Dolphins have been nothing more than bullies this season. It’s fair to question whether this team is truly elite — you can’t be elite unless you beat good teams, and the Dolphins haven’t. The Dolphins offense has been its own worst enemy, as penalties and …

1 year, 4 months ago

Why do the Dolphins keep coming up short when facing their tallest tasks?

New York Times

FRANKFURT, Germany — Mike McDaniel was a bit out of breath and still simmering, but at least he looked good: trendy suede jacket, sparkling gold watch, slick white shoes. “It’s frustrating, for sure, because you want to win these big games,” Dolphins defensive end Bradley Chubb said. “Especially for me.” Though the Dolphins certainly showed life after the break — …

1 year, 4 months ago

Patriots limit but can’t eliminate Dolphins’ big plays, now face tough road to playoff contention

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Facing the NFL’s top-rated offense, the New England Patriots limited the big plays by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday until a late touchdown ended their hopes of beating the AFC East leaders. “Miami made some plays and that was the difference in the game,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. New England could not follow up its …

1 year, 4 months ago

Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey intercepts Pats’ Mac Jones in first game back from knee injury

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jalen Ramsey watched from the sidelines when the Miami Dolphins won at New England about a month ago. As he worked his way back from a knee injury suffered during the first practice of training camp, Ramsey circled Sunday’s game against the Patriots as a potential return date. We beat anything that people say.” Ramsey returned …

1 year, 5 months ago

Bill Belichick’s Patriots don’t have playmakers to compete with Dolphins

New York Times

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — There were no secrets around the AFC East this offseason. GO DEEPER Dysfunction creeping in as Patriots, Mac Jones flail again in loss to Commanders But more often than not, Belichick’s roster is just not good enough. The result of all of Belichick’s decisions — and a sixth loss in eight games — is that the …

1 year, 5 months ago

The AFC East-leading Dolphins still haven’t proved themselves against tough competition

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After Buffalo beat Miami nearly a month ago, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said it was a valuable learning experience that his young team could use against tough competition later in the season. “It’s tough when you come on the road against a really good team and you’re not able to execute the way you expected to …

1 year, 5 months ago

Yes, the Dolphins missed an opportunity to win a big one, but aren’t moping about it

New York Times

PHILADELPHIA — Tyreek Hill convulsed like a flopping fish in the end zone. “There’s actions off of those runs that we’d like to get, and when the run game’s not going the way you expect it to go, that mitigates the way we run pass,” Tagovailoa said. “And then on top of the fact that you got that D-line as …

1 year, 5 months ago

Dolphins activate RB Jeff Wilson Jr. ahead of Sunday night matchup with Eagles

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Dolphins activated veteran running back Jeff Wilson Jr. off injured reserve on Saturday, meaning he could make his season debut when Miami visits Philadelphia on Sunday night. His return could be a boost for Miami’s backfield, which will be without standout rookie running back De’Von Achane for at least three more games because of a …

1 year, 5 months ago

Dolphins first loss of season shows they haven’t yet surpassed the Bills in AFC East

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins still have work to do if they want to be the team to beat in the AFC. They’ve shown this season that they can blow out teams and win close games, but they haven’t gotten past the division-rival Buffalo Bills, who have won the AFC East the past three seasons. Buffalo handed the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Dolphins’ high-powered offense stalls in Miami’s latest letdown at Buffalo

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — No matter how productive their offense had been coming into Buffalo, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins still find themselves trying to keep pace with the Bills in the AFC East. “I think the Buffalo Bills proved why they are the team our whole division is trying to beat,” coach Mike McDaniel said. Tagovailoa noted the crowd …

1 year, 5 months ago

Why the Dolphins’ blowout loss to the Bills could be a good thing

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Chiefs vs Dolphins in Germany for NFL Week 9 action. “I didn’t allow those guys to go out there and play football the way they wanna play football,” Tagovailoa said. “But if they were, if anybody was, I mean, I think the lesson has been learned quite literally.” When Kubiak sits down and pores …

1 year, 6 months ago

What the Miami Dolphins are doing differently from every other NFL team (besides scoring)

New York Times

Cover 7 | Thursday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. By one statistical measure, Tagovailoa owns the best quarterback stat line through three games since Tom Brady’s undefeated 2007 MVP season. Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott, whose team faces Miami in Week 4, used the phrase “almost revolutionary” to describe the Dolphins’ offense. “It …

1 year, 6 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 3: Dolphins keep cooking, the surprising Colts, Bears are a mess

New York Times

The first time he sat down with Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel could feel his quarterback’s shaken confidence from across the desk. The Dolphins’ box score reads like a Big 12 game: 10 touchdowns, 30 first downs, 726 total yards, 70 points and four plays that went for 50 yards or more. We understand the frustration … we’re doing everything we …

2 years, 2 months ago

Dolphins fall just short in wild-card playoff upset of Bills

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The injury-depleted Dolphins felt that few people gave them a chance to beat the three-time defending AFC East champion Bills in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday. Led by rookie third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson, and playing without several offensive starters, the AFC’s seventh-seeded Dolphins rallied from an early 17-0 deficit before falling short in a 34-31 …

2 years, 2 months ago

Bills edge Dolphins in chaotic AFC wild-card matchup: Can Buffalo’s shaky play keep working?

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL wild-card weekend. By Joe Buscaglia, Tim Graham and Kalyn Kahler The Buffalo Bills survived Sunday in the AFC wild-card round, knocking off the Miami Dolphins 34-31 to advance to the AFC divisional round. — Graham GO DEEPER Seven observations from the Bills' uncomfortable wild-card win over Dolphins Buffalo fortunate to win The …

2 years, 2 months ago

Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After just one successful field goal of 50-plus yards all season, it was only fitting that the Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes came down to a 50-yard kick. “I felt like I owed it to the guys,” said Jason Sanders, whose booming go-ahead kick with 18 seconds helped Miami squeak past the New York Jets 11-6 on …

2 years, 2 months ago

Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

Associated Press

— His team clutching a two-point lead, the ball on the 1-yard line and the season in the balance, Mac Jones decided to improvise. Jones added another touchdown pass to Tyquan Thornton and Kyle Dugger intercepted Teddy Bridgewater and returned it 39 yards for a go-ahead TD late in the third quarter as the New England kept its playoff hopes …

2 years, 2 months ago

Defense lifts Patriots to win vs. QB-thin Dolphins: Questions loom for Miami in Week 18

New York Times

The New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 23-21 on Sunday, staying alive in the playoff chase. Here’s what you need to know: Miami, which started Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback with Tua Tagovailoa in concussion protocol, will need to win next week and get some help to advance to the playoffs. — Jones GO DEEPER Jones: Dolphins need more from …

2 years, 2 months ago

Why the Patriots’ banged-up secondary could decide Sunday’s must-win game vs. Dolphins

New York Times

The stakes for the Patriots’ game Sunday against the Dolphins are well known by now. So will Mike McDaniel sweep his two games against Bill Belichick this season and crush the Patriots’ playoff hopes? If the Patriots can’t cover those two, it won’t matter that the Dolphins have a backup quarterback in the game. In 2014, Belichick’s Patriots intercepted Matt …

2 years, 3 months ago

Playoff hopes for Packers, Dolphins on diverging paths

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Packers, beneficiaries of results from Christmas Eve games, did their part by beating the Dolphins 26-20 on Sunday. Green Bay overcame a 10-point second-quarter deficit, intercepted Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa three times and scored 16 unanswered points to close the gap on the final NFC wild card berth. “But we’ve been in a good rhythm, …

2 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins still control playoff fate despite recent losses

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel understands the NFL is a results-oriented business, but he thought the Miami Dolphins showed plenty of positive signs in their 32-29 loss to Buffalo on Sunday. “So had we played like that for the whole season, we’d be feeling a lot different because it wouldn’t be the third loss in a row.” Behind an …

2 years, 3 months ago

Skidding Dolphins see positives despite 32-29 loss to Bills

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Down but not defeated. “I would like to look at all the good that our team has displayed tonight against a really tough divisional opponent.” Miami remains in the the playoff hunt after entering the weekend the AFC’s sixth-seeded team in its bid to clinch its first playoff berth since 2016. “Had we played like that …

2 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins hoping recent losses help right offensive wrongs

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa believes the Miami Dolphins’ recent losses have taught them lessons their early season success didn’t. Ahead of Miami’s pivotal division matchup against Buffalo, Tagovailoa said the Dolphins are learning the importance of putting bad drives behind them and not letting incompletions or miscommunication dictate how a game progresses. Entering Miami’s matchup against San Francisco, …

2 years, 5 months ago

Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat Steelers

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel wanted his team to generate more turnovers. However, despite a scoreless second half, Miami held on to defeat the Steelers 16-10 Sunday night thanks to two interceptions of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett in the game’s closing minutes. “It’s not an easy thing to do,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. “They made …

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