Dolphins have won with methodical drives instead of big plays during 2-game win streak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins have won with methodical drives instead of big plays during 2-game win streak

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Last season, the Miami Dolphins were known for their big-play offense. As defenses have keyed on limiting those big plays by keeping two safeties deep, the Dolphins have traded dynamic offense for long methodical drives, which was on display in their win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. “That’s something that we’ve been talking about since the start of the offseason,” coach Mike McDaniel said, “in conjunction with forecasting how do we win elimination games, how do you win down the stretch. Tight end Jonnu Smith has also emerged as a key piece to the offense over the past two games with nine catches on 12 targets for 146 yards and two touchdowns. “That’s who the Miami Dolphins are offensively.” McDaniel hopes the efficiency will open up more big plays the rest of the season, as they’ve been hard to come by.

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The Dolphins’ improbable path to the playoffs isn’t in their hands, but they must do their part
1 week, 4 days 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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1 week, 5 days 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 …

Dolphins seek their fourth straight win over the Jets when the AFC East rivals meet Sunday
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Dolphins try to continue their surge as they visit the Packers on Thanksgiving night
1 month, 1 week ago

Dolphins try to continue their surge as they visit the Packers on Thanksgiving night

Associated Press  

Miami at Green Bay Thursday, 8:20 p.m., EST, NBC BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 3 Against the spread: Dolphins 5-6; Packers 5-6 Series record: Dolphins lead 14-9 Last meeting: Packers won 26-20 at Miami on Dec. 25, 2022 Last week: Dolphins won 34-15 at home over Patriots; Packers won 38-10 at home over 49ers Dolphins offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring …

Another Rams run to playoffs starts with Kyren Williams running on Patriots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Another Rams run to playoffs starts with Kyren Williams running on Patriots

LA Times  

The Rams’ Kyren Williams is swallowed up by Dolphins linebackers Jordyn Brooks and David Long Jr. First came self-reflection, followed quickly by self-correction. After he rushed for eight touchdowns in six games, last Monday’s defeat by the Miami Dolphins marked the third consecutive game Rams running back Kyren Williams did not run for a touchdown. “And I got this feeling, …

Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders

Associated Press  

Las Vegas at Miami Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. Dolphins player to watch QB Tua Tagovailoa passed for only 207 yards last week, but made a series of big throws down the stretch when the Dolphins needed it. Dolphins: CB Kendall Fuller will miss the game as he remains in the concussion protocol.. Miami will be without RT Austin Jackson …

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them
1 month, 3 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,” …

Dolphins look to get star playmakers more involved when they host winless Titans on Monday night
3 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins look to get star playmakers more involved when they host winless Titans on Monday night

Associated Press  

Tennessee at Miami Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN. Miami defensive tackle Calais Campbell said the team’s rushing defense so far this season “is not our standard” after the Dolphins gave up 112 rushing yards per game and 4.5 yards per carry in the first three weeks. Miami is also the worst scoring offense in the NFL through three weeks, averaging …

Skylar Thompson steps into the spotlight at QB as Dolphins make long trip to face Seahawks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Skylar Thompson steps into the spotlight at QB as Dolphins make long trip to face Seahawks

Associated Press  

Miami at Seattle Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Seahawks by 4 1/2 Series Record: Dolphins lead 10-6 Against the spread: Dolphins 0-2, Seahawks 0-1-1. Dolphins offense: overall, rushing, passing Dolphins defense: overall, rushing, passing Seahawks offense: overall, rushing, passing Seahawks defense: overall, rushing, passing Turnover differential: Dolphins minus-2, Seahawks plus-1 Dolphins player to watch QB Skylar Thompson …

A clearly emotional Mike McDaniel raves about how the Dolphins handled adversity in Week 1
3 months, 3 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 …

Dolphins’ struggles against Bills were familiar during a season they fell short vs. winning foes
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal, secure playoff spot
1 year ago

Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal, secure playoff spot

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jason Sanders had waited all season for this moment. On a Miami Dolphins team that scores more touchdowns than any other in the NFL, the former All-Pro kicker hadn’t needed to attempt many field goals. Sanders entered Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys with just 21 field goal attempts on the year, but Miami needed his …

Mostert, Tagovailoa lead Dolphins to a 30-0 victory over the Jets without Tyreek Hill
1 year ago

Mostert, Tagovailoa lead Dolphins to a 30-0 victory over the Jets without Tyreek Hill

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel was certain his team would avoid another week of disappointment after the Dolphins saw a 14-point fourth-quarter lead fizzle in less than five minutes in their last outing. Raheem Mostert scored two more touchdowns to set Miami’s single-season record with 20, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 224 yards and a score and the Dolphins shut …

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

Dolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time
1 year 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.. …

After a dominant Black Friday performance, the Dolphins have their eyes on winning AFC East
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Miami Dolphins take down New York Jets in 21-point win
1 year, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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AFC East rivals Dolphins and Jets square off in NFL’s first Black Friday game
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC East rivals Dolphins and Jets square off in NFL’s first Black Friday game

Associated Press  

MIAMI at NEW YORK JETS Friday, 3 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Kansas City won.. Hill is 83 yards away from breaking Julio Jones’ record for the most yards receiving in the first 11 games of a season since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. Hill also needs one TD catch to …

Even when teams know it’s coming, they’re not stopping Dolphins’ deep passes from Tua to Tyreek
1 year, 2 months ago

Even when teams know it’s coming, they’re not stopping Dolphins’ deep passes from Tua to Tyreek

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa clutched the ball and dropped back to pass near the 50-yard line as receiver Tyreek Hill blew past double coverage. I’m very, very proud of where he’s at.” Hill had his fifth 100-yard receiving game of the year, and his 12th since joining the Dolphins ahead of the 2022 season. Tagovailoa threw an interception …

Bill Belichick’s Patriots don’t have playmakers to compete with Dolphins
1 year, 2 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 …

The AFC East-leading Dolphins still haven’t proved themselves against tough competition
1 year, 2 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 …

Bills seek to slow Dolphins’ speedy offense in early showdown between AFC East powers
1 year, 3 months ago

Bills seek to slow Dolphins’ speedy offense in early showdown between AFC East powers

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott was so eager to simulate the speed of the Dolphins’ offense in practice this week, he wondered jokingly if sprinter Usain Bolt might be free. “There’s only so many guys to go around to run as fast we we need them to run to just simulate the speed,” McDermott said. “It’s unique.” …

Dolphins set numerous records in their blowout win over Broncos but miss out on a few more
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins set numerous records in their blowout win over Broncos but miss out on a few more

Associated Press  

The records kept getting set almost as fast as the Miami Dolphins scored last week against the Denver Broncos. That doesn’t diminish what the Dolphins accomplished on a day when Tua Tagovailoa had more TD passes than incompletions, Tyreek Hill had his 33rd TD of at least 40 yards and Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane became the second set of …

Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins are working on maintaining their standards, even with big leads
1 year, 3 months ago

Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins are working on maintaining their standards, even with big leads

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It may sound strange after the Miami Dolphins’ offense put up a historic performance during a game that was never in doubt, but coach Mike McDaniel believes his team responds well to adversity. So what I saw from a lot of guys, and specifically when you’re talking about that type of production, that’s guys really taking …

Dolphins Rout Broncos 70-20, Scoring The Most Points By An NFL Team In A Game Since 1966
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins Rout Broncos 70-20, Scoring The Most Points By An NFL Team In A Game Since 1966

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — De’Von Achane could hear the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium chanting “Three more points!” on Miami’s final drive. The Dolphins scored the most points in a game by an NFL team since 1966, overwhelming the Broncos 70-20 on Sunday behind the rookie speedster Achane’s 203 yards rushing and Tua Tagovailoa’s no-look shovel-pass TD. …

Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966

The Independent  

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Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — De’Von Achane could hear the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium chanting “Three more points!” on Miami’s final drive. The Dolphins had the ball inside the Denver Broncos’ 30 with less than a minute left, and they were three points shy of breaking the NFL’s single-game scoring record. The Dolphins scored the most points in a game …

Dolphins show they can win even without Tagovailoa and Hill going deep
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins show they can win even without Tagovailoa and Hill going deep

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After Miami’s defense gave up 234 yards rushing against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, coordinator Vic Fangio said his unit was good enough to win a high-scoring contest, but “not good enough to win a lot of games.” The Dolphins turned it around in Week 2 at New England, limiting the Patriots to 88 …

Dolphins still control playoff fate despite recent losses
2 years 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 …

Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat Steelers
2 years, 2 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 …

Dolphins stuff Bills, Allen late, hold on for 21-19 win
2 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins stuff Bills, Allen late, hold on for 21-19 win

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ defense stopped Josh Allen and the Bills at the goal line late, then held again after punter Thomas Morstead bizarrely kicked the ball off a teammate and out of bounds for a safety in a 21-19 win over Buffalo on Sunday. Jameis Winston, playing with an injured back, completed 25 of 41 passes …

Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21
4 years, 1 month ago

Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The battle of young quarterbacks was decided by special teams and the Miami Dolphins’ blitz-happy defense. Tua Tagovailoa had help from a less-heralded rookie while Justin Herbert struggled against a relentless pass rush, and the surprising Dolphins earned their fifth consecutive victory by beating the Los Angeles Chargers 29-21 Sunday. The Dolphins’ Salvon Ahmed, making his …

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