59th season in franchise history
The 2024 season was the Miami Dolphins ' 55th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 59th overall, their ninth under general manager Chris Grier and their third under head coach Mike McDaniel . The Dolphins failed to improve on their 11–6 record from last year following a loss to the division rival Buffalo Bills in Week 9. They then guaranteed a worse record following a loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 13. The Dolphins failed to make the NFL playoffs for the first time in three seasons after the Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18, extending their 23-year playoff victory drought which is the longest active drought in the NFL . The Dolphins also suffered their first losing season since 2019 .
Draft trades
^ The Dolphins forfeited their third-round selection as well as their 2023 first-round selection as the punishment for violating the league's anti-tampering policy in conversations with quarterback Tom Brady and the agent for then-New Orleans Saints ' coach Sean Payton .[ 1]
^ The Dolphins traded their fourth-round selection, a 2023 first-round selection and running back Chase Edmonds to the Denver Broncos in exchange for linebacker Bradley Chubb and a 2025 fifth-round selection.
^ The Dolphins acquired an additional sixth-round selection in a trade that sent guard Dan Feeney to the Chicago Bears.
* Signed from the Dominican Republic as part of the International Player Pathway Program
On January 24, 2024, the Dolphins and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio mutually agreed to part ways. He was later hired as the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles on January 27.[ 2] [ 3]
Anthony Weaver as their new defensive coordinator.[ 4]
2024 Miami Dolphins staff
Front office
Chairman/managing general partner – Stephen Ross
Vice chairman/partner – Bruce Beal
Vice chairman – Jorge Pérez
Vice chairman – Matt Higgins
Vice chairman, president, and CEO – Tom Garfinkel
General manager – Chris Grier
Assistant general manager – Marvin Allen
Vice president, football administration – Brandon Shore
Senior vice president, chief financial officer – Chris Clements
Senior personnel executive – Reggie McKenzie
Co-director, player personnel – Adam Engroff
Co-director, player personnel – Anthony Hunt
Director of college scouting – Matt Winston
Senior scout – Jim Abrams
Special advisor to the vice chairman, president, and CEO – Dan Marino Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Defensive coordinator – Anthony Weaver
Defensive line – Austin Clark
Assistant defensive line – Kynjee Cotton
Linebackers/run game coordinator – Joe Barry
Outside linebackers – Ryan Crow
Pass game coordinator/secondary – Brian Duker
Cornerbacks – Mathieu Araujo
Defensive backs/pass game specialist – Ryan Slowik
Assistant defensive backs – DeShawn Shead
Defensive assistant – Matthew O'Donnell
Defensive assistant – Sean Ryan Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
Head strength and conditioning – Dave Puloka
Assistant strength and conditioning – Adam Lachance
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Week 1: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
JAX – Brian Thomas Jr. 14-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence (Cam Little kick), 6:21. Jaguars 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 5:31.
MIA – De'Von Achane 1-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 1:04. Jaguars 14–7. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:17.
JAX – Cam Little 53-yard field goal, 0:00. Jaguars 17–7. Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 1:04. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 37-yard field goal, 4:22. Tied 17–17. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 6:44.
MIA – Jason Sanders 52-yard field goal, 0:00. Dolphins 20–17. Drive: 8 plays, 31 yards, 2:09.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Despite receiver Tyreek Hill being detained by the police for speeding prior to the game, and the team falling behind 17–7 at halftime, the Dolphins rallied behind a strong performance from Hill to come back and win.[ 5]
Week 2: vs. Buffalo Bills [ edit ]
Week 2: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bills 7
17
7 0 31
Dolphins
7
3
0 0 10
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
BUF – Tyler Bass 43-yard field goal, 12:41. Bills 10–7. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 3:00.
BUF – James Cook 1-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 6:25. Bills 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 4:29.
BUF – James Cook 49-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 3:36. Bills 24–7. Drive: 1 play, 49 yards, 0:09.
MIA – Jason Sanders 34-yard field goal, 0:04. Bills 24–10. Drive: 13 plays, 54 yards, 3:32. Third quarter
BUF – Ja'Marcus Ingram 31-yard interception return (Tyler Bass kick), 9:24. Bills 31–10. Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 2:43. Fourth quarter
Top passers
BUF – Josh Allen – 13/19, 139 yards, TD
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 17/25, 145 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
BUF – James Cook – 11 rushes, 78 yards, 2 TD
MIA – De'Von Achane – 22 rushes, 96 yards Top receivers
BUF – Khalil Shakir – 5 receptions, 54 yards
MIA – De'Von Achane – 7 receptions, 69 yards, TD
After a tight first quarter, the Dolphins could not contain Bills running back James Cook , who scored three total touchdowns, and were unable to come back, resulting in a 31–10 loss. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa , who threw three interceptions in the game, including a pick-six to cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram , suffered a concussion in the third quarter, which was his third diagnosed concussion in less than 24 months.[ 6]
Week 3: at Seattle Seahawks [ edit ]
Week 3: Miami Dolphins at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Dolphins
3
0
0 0 3
Seahawks 17
0
0 7 24
at Lumen Field , Seattle, Washington
Date : September 22Game time : 4:05 p.m. EDT/1:05 p.m. PDT Game weather : Cloudy, 64 °F (18 °C)Game attendance : 68,658Referee : Land Clark TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie CollinsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
SEA – Jason Myers 56-yard field goal, 10:49. Seahawks 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 28 yards, 4:11.
SEA – Zach Charbonnet 4-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 6:44. Seahawks 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 1:53.
MIA – Jason Sanders 23-yard field goal, 0:11. Seahawks 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 2:10.
SEA – DK Metcalf 71-yard pass from Geno Smith (Jason Myers kick), 0:00. Seahawks 17–3. Drive: 1 play, 71 yards, 0:11. Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
SEA – Zach Charbonnet 10-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 4:55. Seahawks 24–3. Drive: 11 plays, 98 yards, 5:27.
Top passers
MIA – Skylar Thompson – 13/19, 107 yards
SEA – Geno Smith – 26/34, 289 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
MIA – De'Von Achane – 11 rushes, 30 yards
SEA – Zach Charbonnet – 18 rushes, 91 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
MIA – Tyreek Hill – 3 receptions, 40 yards
SEA – DK Metcalf – 4 receptions, 104 yards, TD
With Tagovailoa placed on injured reserve due to his concussion, Skylar Thompson made the start at quarterback for Miami, but he suffered a "painful" rib injury during the game and was replaced by third-string quarterback Tim Boyle . The Dolphins also lost other starters such as Kendall Fuller and Terron Armstead to injury during the 24–3 loss which dropped them to 1–2 on the season.[ 7]
Week 4: vs. Tennessee Titans [ edit ]
Week 4: Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Titans 0
9
10 12 31
Dolphins
0
3
3 6 12
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
TEN – Nick Folk 53-yard field goal, 14:16. Titans 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 21 yards, 4:58.
TEN – Nick Folk 52-yard field goal, 8:20. Titans 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 19 yards, 4:01.
MIA – Jason Sanders 44-yard field goal, 4:13. Titans 6–3. Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:07.
TEN – Nick Folk 47-yard field goal, 0:00. Titans 9–3. Drive: 3 plays, 27 yards, 0:16. Third quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 56-yard field goal, 9:02. Titans 9–6. Drive: 5 plays, 10 yards, 2:38.
TEN – Tyjae Spears 7-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 6:00. Titans 16–6. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 3:02.
TEN – Nick Folk 51-yard field goal, 0:36. Titans 19–6. Drive: 6 plays, 11 yards, 3:44. Fourth quarter
TEN – Nick Folk 29-yard field goal, 10:45. Titans 22–6. Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 3:23.
MIA – Tyler Huntley 1-yard run (pass failed), 3:36. Titans 22–12. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 7:09.
TEN – Penalty on Tyler Huntley enforced in the end zone for a safety, 2:27. Titans 24–12.
TEN – Tony Pollard 4-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 0:24. Titans 31–12. Drive: 4 plays, 10 yards, 2:03.
Top passers
TEN – Mason Rudolph – 9/17, 85 yards
MIA – Tyler Huntley – 14/22, 96 yards Top rushers
TEN – Tony Pollard – 22 rushes, 88 yards, TD
MIA – Tyler Huntley – 8 rushes, 40 yards, TD Top receivers
With the loss Dolphins dropped to 1–3 and suffered their second straight loss to Tenneessee. It was their third loss to the Titans since 2021
Week 5: at New England Patriots [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
NE – Joey Slye 38-yard field goal, 11:01. Patriots 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 3:59.
MIA – Jason Sanders 32-yard field goal, 7:47. Patriots 10–6. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 3:14.
MIA – Jason Sanders 47-yard field goal, 0:30. Patriots 10–9. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 5:15. Fourth quarter
MIA – Alec Ingold 3-yard run (pass failed), 4:24. Dolphins 15–10. Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 7:36.
Top passers
Top rushers
MIA – Jaylen Wright – 13 rushes, 86 yards
NE – Rhamondre Stevenson – 12 rushes, 89 yards, TD Top receivers
With the win Miami improved to 2–3 while securing their third straight win over New England.
Week 7: at Indianapolis Colts [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 33-yard field goal, 0:22. Dolphins 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 2:30.
IND – Matt Gay 52-yard field goal, 0:00. Dolphins 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 36 yards, 0:22. Third quarter
IND – Tyler Goodson 7-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 9:08. Tied 10–10. Drive: 4 plays, 28 yards, 2:25. Fourth quarter
IND – Matt Gay 22-yard field goal, 8:41. Colts 13–10. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 6:37.
IND – Matt Gay 38-yard field goal, 1:51. Colts 16–10. Drive: 9 plays, 36 yards, 3:23.
Top passers
Top rushers
MIA – De'Von Achane – 15 rushes, 77 yards
IND – Anthony Richardson – 14 rushes, 56 yards Top receivers
MIA – Jonnu Smith – 7 receptions, 96 yards, TD
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 3 receptions, 63 yards
Week 8: vs. Arizona Cardinals [ edit ]
Week 8: Arizona Cardinals at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cardinals 0
7
11 10 28
Dolphins
10
3
7 7 27
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Game information
First quarter
MIA – Raheem Mostert 1-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 10:15. Dolphins 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:45.
MIA – Jason Sanders 53-yard field goal, 1:16. Dolphins 10–0. Drive: 12 plays, 40 yards, 8:01. Second quarter
ARI – Michael Wilson 6-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Chad Ryland kick), 11:28. Dolphins 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:48.
MIA – Jason Sanders 25-yard field goal, 0:15. Dolphins 13–7. Drive: 13 plays, 88 yards, 3:27. Third quarter
ARI – Chad Ryland 57-yard field goal, 11:43. Dolphins 13–10. Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 3:17.
MIA – De'Von Achane 12-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 8:31. Dolphins 20–10. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:12.
ARI – Tua Tagovailoa fumble out of bounds in the end zone for a safety, 6:15. Dolphins 20–12.
ARI – Marvin Harrison Jr. 22-yard pass from Kyler Murray (run failed), 2:08. Dolphins 20–18. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:07. Fourth quarter
MIA – Raheem Mostert 6-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 12:22. Dolphins 27–18. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:46.
ARI – James Conner 2-yard run (Chad Ryland kick), 8:47. Dolphins 27–25. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:35.
ARI – Chad Ryland 34-yard field goal, 0:00. Cardinals 28–27. Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:01.
Top passers
ARI – Kyler Murray – 26/36, 307 yards, 2 TD
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 28/38, 234 yards, TD Top rushers
ARI – James Conner – 20 rushes, 53 yards, TD
MIA – De'Von Achane – 10 rushes, 97 yards Top receivers
Despite a 20–10 lead midway through the 3rd quarter and a 27–18 lead in the 4th quarter, the Dolphins could not hold on and lost 28–27 to the Cardinals.[ 8]
Week 9: at Buffalo Bills [ edit ]
Week 9: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Dolphins
3
7
3 14 27
Bills 3
3
14 10 30
at Highmark Stadium , Orchard Park, New York
Date : November 3Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Sunny, 54 °F (12 °C)Game attendance : 70,862Referee : Tra Blake TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie CollinsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
BUF – Tyler Bass 40-yard field goal, 6:30. Bills 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 3:57.
MIA – Jason Sanders 39-yard field goal, 1:19. Tied 3–3. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 5:11. Second quarter
MIA – De'Von Achane 14-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 3:20. Dolphins 10–3. Drive: 14 plays, 97 yards, 8:21.
BUF – Tyler Bass 49-yard field goal, 0:07. Dolphins 10–6. Drive: 12 plays, 39 yards, 3:13. Third quarter
BUF – Mack Hollins 1-yard pass from Josh Allen (kick failed, wide left), 7:20. Bills 12–10. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 6:23.
MIA – Jason Sanders 23-yard field goal, 2:59. Dolphins 13–12. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:21.
BUF – Ray Davis 63-yard pass from Josh Allen (Josh Allen–Keon Coleman pass), 2:07. Bills 20–13. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:52. Fourth quarter
MIA – De'Von Achane 8-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 12:14. Tied 20–20. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:53.
BUF – Quintin Morris 2-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 6:18. Bills 27–20. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:56.
MIA – Jaylen Waddle 7-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 1:38. Tied 27–27. Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 4:40.
BUF – Tyler Bass 61-yard field goal, 0:05. Bills 30–27. Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 1:33.
Top passers
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 25/28, 231 yards, 2 TD
BUF – Josh Allen – 25/39, 235 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
MIA – De'Von Achane – 12 rushes, 63 yards, TD
BUF – James Cook – 10 rushes, 44 yards Top receivers
MIA – Tyreek Hill – 4 receptions, 80 yards
BUF – Ray Davis – 2 receptions, 70 yards, TD
With the loss the Dolphins were swept by Buffalo in back-to-back years.
Week 10: at Los Angeles Rams [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 50-yard field goal, 14:07. Dolphins 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 1:54.
LAR – Joshua Karty 34-yard field goal, 5:46. Dolphins 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 1:51.
LAR – Joshua Karty 55-yard field goal, 0:00. Dolphins 10–6. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 2:13. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
LAR – Joshua Karty 53-yard field goal, 14:55. Dolphins 17–9. Drive: 11 plays, 39 yards, 5:37.
MIA – Jason Sanders 37-yard field goal, 9:07. Dolphins 20–9. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 5:48.
LAR – Joshua Karty 22-yard field goal, 6:31. Dolphins 20–12. Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 2:36.
MIA – Jason Sanders 50-yard field goal, 2:38. Dolphins 23–12. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 3:53.
LAR – Joshua Karty 31-yard field goal, 0:39. Dolphins 23–15. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 1:59.
Top passers
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 20/28, 207 yard, TD, INT
LAR – Matthew Stafford – 32/46, 293 yards, INT Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 11: vs. Las Vegas Raiders [ edit ]
Week 11: Las Vegas Raiders at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Raiders
3
3
6 7 19
Dolphins 7
3
7 17 34
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 31-yard field goal, 6:46. Dolphins 10–3. Drive: 16 plays, 52 yards, 8:22.
LV – Daniel Carlson 22-yard field goal, 0:45. Dolphins 10–6. Drive: 16 plays, 66 yards, 6:01. Third quarter
MIA – Tyreek Hill 8-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 4:13. Dolphins 17–6. Drive: 14 plays, 97 yards, 7:47.
LV – Brock Bowers 23-yard pass from Gardner Minshew (run failed), 1:21. Dolphins 17–12. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 2:52. Fourth quarter
MIA – De'Von Achane 2-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 10:37. Dolphins 24–12. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:44.
LV – Ameer Abdullah 10-yard pass from Gardner Minshew (Daniel Carlson kick), 4:23. Dolphins 24–19. Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 6:14.
MIA – Jonnu Smith 57-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 3:19. Dolphins 31–19. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:04.
MIA – Jason Sanders 46-yard field goal, 1:55. Dolphins 34–19. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:17.
Top passers
LV – Gardner Minshew – 30/43, 282 yards, 2 TD, INT
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 28/36, 288 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
LV – Jakobi Meyers – 1 rush, 20 yards
MIA – De'Von Achane – 17 rushes, 73 yards, TD Top receivers
LV – Brock Bowers – 13 receptions, 126 yards, TD
MIA – Jonnu Smith – 6 receptions, 101 yards, 2 TD
Week 12: vs. New England Patriots [ edit ]
Week 12: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Patriots
0
0
0 15 15
Dolphins 0
24
7 3 34
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIA – Jonnu Smith 7-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 14:10. Dolphins 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:57.
MIA – De'Von Achane 9-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 7:50. Dolphins 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:47.
MIA – De'Von Achane 11-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 1:50. Dolphins 21–0. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:13.
MIA – Jason Sanders 21-yard field goal, 0:02. Dolphins 24–0. Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 1:26. Third quarter
MIA – Jaylen Waddle 23-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 1:37. Dolphins 31–0. Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards, 0:42. Fourth quarter
Top passers
NE – Drake Maye – 22/37, 221 yards, TD, INT
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 29/40, 317 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
NE – Antonio Gibson – 6 rushes, 30 yards
MIA – De'Von Achane – 10 rushes, 32 yards Top receivers
NE – Demario Douglas – 5 receptions, 61 yards
MIA – Jaylen Waddle – 8 receptions, 144 yards, TD
With the win, the Dolphins swept the Patriots for the second straight year and have now won 7 of the last 8 over New England since Week 15 of 2020 .
Week 13: at Green Bay Packers [ edit ] Thanksgiving Day games
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 33-yard field goal, 8:44. Packers 14–3. Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 7:11.
GB – Jayden Reed 12-yard pass from Jordan Love (Brandon McManus kick), 1:36. Packers 21–3. Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 1:27.
GB – Brandon McManus 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Packers 24–3. Drive: 4 plays, 34 yards, 0:22. Third quarter
GB – Brandon McManus 24-yard field goal, 7:24. Packers 27–3. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 5:10.
MIA – De'Von Achane 14-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Tua Tagovailoa–Jaylen Waddle pass), 2:43. Packers 27–11. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:59. Fourth quarter
GB – Brandon McManus 33-yard field goal, 5:02. Packers 30–11. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:31.
MIA – Tyreek Hill 12-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (pass failed), 3:04. Packers 30–17. Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 1:58.
Top passers
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 36/45, 357 yards, 2 TD
GB – Jordan Love – 21/28, 274 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
MIA – Raheem Mostert – 5 rushes, 19 yards
GB – Josh Jacobs – 19 rushes, 43 yards, TD Top receivers
Week 14: vs. New York Jets [ edit ]
Week 14: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Jets
3
10
10 3 0 26
Dolphins 6
9
0 11 6 32
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : December 8Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Partly cloudy, 77 °F (25 °C)Game attendance : 65,787Referee : Shawn Hochuli TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie CollinsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
MIA – De'Von Achane 2-yard run (kick failed, wide left), 10:24. Dolphins 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:36.
NYJ – Anders Carlson 28-yard field goal, 5:19. Dolphins 6–3. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:05. Second quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 39-yard field goal, 14:53. Dolphins 9–3. Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 5:26.
NYJ – Isaiah Davis 17-yard run (Anders Carlson kick), 11:56. Jets 10–9. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:57.
MIA – Jason Sanders 24-yard field goal, 4:56. Dolphins 12–10. Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 7:00.
NYJ – Anders Carlson 30-yard field goal, 0:49. Jets 13–12. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 4:07.
MIA – Jason Sanders 57-yard field goal, 0:02. Dolphins 15–13. Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 0:47. Third quarter
NYJ – Davante Adams 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Anders Carlson kick), 11:20. Jets 20–15. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:40.
NYJ – Anders Carlson 40-yard field goal, 1:02. Jets 23–15. Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 7:49. Fourth quarter
MIA – Tyreek Hill 4-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Tua Tagovailoa–Jaylen Waddle pass), 9:04. Tied 23–23. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:19.
NYJ – Anders Carlson 42-yard field goal, 0:52. Jets 26–23. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 3:33.
MIA – Jason Sanders 52-yard field goal, 0:07. Tied 26–26. Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 0:45. Overtime
MIA – Jonnu Smith 10-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa, 6:05. Dolphins 32–26. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:55.
Top passers
NYJ – Aaron Rodgers – 27/39, 339 yards, TD
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 33/47, 331 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
NYJ – Braelon Allen – 11 rushes, 43 yards
MIA – De'Von Achane – 14 rushes, 24 yards, TD Top receivers
NYJ – Garrett Wilson – 7 receptions, 114 yards
MIA – Tyreek Hill – 10 receptions, 115 yards, TD
Week 15: at Houston Texans [ edit ]
Week 15: Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Dolphins
0
6
6 0 12
Texans 3
10
7 0 20
at NRG Stadium , Houston, Texas
Date : December 15Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : None (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 71,221Referee : Alex Kemp TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie CollinsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
HOU – Kaʻimi Fairbairn 44-yard field goal, 7:09. Texans 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:11. Second quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 55-yard field goal, 11:35. Tied 3–3. Drive: 12 plays, 45 yards, 7:40.
HOU – Nico Collins 6-yard pass from C. J. Stroud (Kaʻimi Fairbairn kick), 6:45. Texans 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 28 yards, 2:40.
MIA – Jason Sanders 36-yard field goal, 1:57. Texans 10–6. Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 4:48.
HOU – Kaʻimi Fairbairn 23-yard field goal, 0:00. Texans 13–6. Drive: 3 plays, 0 yards, 0:13. Third quarter
HOU – Nico Collins 6-yard pass from C. J. Stroud (Ka'im Fairbairn kick), 11:02. Texans 20–6. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:58.
MIA – Jonnu Smith 7-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (kick failed, wide left), 4:30. Texans 20–12. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 6:32. Fourth quarter
Top passers
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 29/40, 196 yards, TD, 3 INT
HOU – C. J. Stroud – 18/26, 131 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 16: vs. San Francisco 49ers [ edit ]
Week 16: San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter
Total
49ers
0
10
0 7 17
Dolphins 3
10
6 10 29
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Game information
First quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 44-yard field goal, 3:30. Dolphins 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:00. Second quarter
SF – Deebo Samuel 16-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody kick), 14:14. 49ers 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:16.
MIA – Jason Sanders 38-yard field goal, 9:40. 49ers 7–6. Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 4:34.
MIA – Tyreek Hill 3-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 3:20. Dolphins 13–7. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:33.
SF – Jake Moody 21-yard field goal, 0:47. Dolphins 13–10. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 2:33. Third quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 54-yard field goal, 10:57. Dolphins 16–10. Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 4:03.
MIA – Jason Sanders 33-yard field goal, 1:08. Dolphins 19–10. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:45. Fourth quarter
SF – Eric Saubert 2-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody kick), 12:02. Dolphins 19–17. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:06.
MIA – Jason Sanders 48-yard field goal, 2:10. Dolphins 22–17. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 4:27.
MIA – De'Von Achane 50-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 1:36. Dolphins 29–17. Drive: 3 plays, 62 yards, 0:20.
Top passers
SF – Brock Purdy – 26/40, 313 yards, 2 TD, INT
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 22/34, 215 yards, TD Top rushers
SF – Brock Purdy – 4 rushes, 26 yards
MIA – De'Von Achane – 17 rushes, 120 yards, TD Top receivers
SF – George Kittle – 8 receptions, 106 yards
MIA – De'Von Achane – 6 receptions, 70 yards
Week 17: at Cleveland Browns [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 54-yard field goal, 5:46. Dolphins 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:39. Second quarter
CLE – Dustin Hopkins 25-yard field goal, 13:26. Tied 3–3. Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 7:20.
MIA – Jason Sanders 39-yard field goal, 0:00. Dolphins 6–3. Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 0:40. Third quarter
MIA – Tyler Huntley 13-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 11:04. Dolphins 13–3. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 3:05. Fourth quarter
MIA – Jonnu Smith 7-yard pass from Tyler Huntley (Jason Sanders kick), 3:38. Dolphins 20–3. Drive: 4 plays, 21 yards, 0:18.
Top passers
Top rushers
MIA – Tyler Huntley – 7 rushes, 52 yards, TD
CLE – D'Onta Foreman – 13 rushes, 49 yards Top receivers
Week 18: at New York Jets [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 26-yard field goal, 11:46. Dolphins 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:18.
MIA – Jason Sanders 28-yard field goal, 0:00. Dolphins 6–0. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:00. Second quarter
Third quarter
NYJ – Greg Joseph 20-yard field goal, 6:35. Jets 18–6. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:58. Fourth quarter
MIA – De'Von Achane 15-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 14:12. Jets 18–13. Drive: 14 plays, 78 yards, 7:23.
NYJ – Davante Adams 4-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Greg Joseph kick), 10:24. Jets 25–13. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:48.
MIA – Jonnu Smith 4-yard pass from Tyler Huntley (Jason Sanders kick), 5:21. Jets 25–20. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:03.
NYJ – Breece Hall 6-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Greg Joseph kick), 2:30. Jets 32–20. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 2:51.
Top passers
MIA – Tyler Huntley – 25/41, 227 yards, TD, 2 INT
NYJ – Aaron Rodgers – 23/36, 274 yards, 4 TD, INT Top rushers
MIA – De'Von Achane – 11 rushes, 121 yards, TD
NYJ – Breece Hall – 12 rushes, 57 yards Top receivers
MIA – Jonnu Smith – 9 receptions, 56 yards, TD
NYJ – Davante Adams – 6 receptions, 88 yards, TD
With the loss, and Denver's win, the Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2021. Additionally, they secured their first losing record since 2019 by finishing 8–9.
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