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Dolphins end losing streak – The Splash Zone 10/27/25

Raise your hand if you knew the Miami Dolphins were going to play their best game of the season. The Dolphins trounced the Atlanta Falcons by playing great complimentary football. The Dolphins running game was good and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, despite having trouble with his high, was efficient with 4 touchdowns. Hats off the Dolphins defense too as they held the Falcons to 10 points with their touchdown only coming late in the fourth. Next up for Miami is a Thursday night showdown with a familiar foe, the Baltimore Ravens.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Dolphins End Losing Streak With Dominant Win vs. Falcons
Miami finally looked like the team its supposed to be.

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Dolphins at Falcons​

Hyde10: Defensive gem, Tua’s Visor Day, big-back Gordon — 10 thoughts on Dolphins’ upset of Falcons
Surprise, surprise, surprise.

Miami Dolphins instant takeaways as Tua Tagovailoa leads 34-10 upset of Atlanta Falcons
The day began with troubling news about Tua Tagovailoa being ill. It ended with the Atlanta Falcons feeling way worse.

Dave Hyde: What? How? Who was this Dolphins team that dominated Atlanta, 34-10?
Back from the dead? Sentenced to life this season again?

Miami Dolphins knock out Atlanta Falcons with dominance in trenches | Schad
After the Miami Dolphins were finished punching out the Atlanta Falcons on offense and defense and special teams, they could exhale.

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Mike McDaniel​

Mike McDaniel finally tried something he’d never done before with the Dolphins — and it unlocked Miami’s best offensive performance of the year
When in doubt, get big.

McDaniel Explains Key Operational Change
The Miami Dolphins found all the answers in their eye-opening rout of the Atlanta Falcons

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Dolphins Quarterbacks​

How Tua Overcame Adversity and Silenced Critics vs. Falcons
Tua bounced back in a big way against the Faclons.

Tua Tagovailoa just played his best game of the season for the Dolphins — thanks in large part to a tweak that took Miami’s quarterback back to his roots
Tua got back to his roots in Week 8 versus the Falcons.

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

Miami Dolphins are “aimless program”, says anonymous NFL GM
Who is to blame for the Dolphins’ struggles this season?

Dolphins Fans Share Which Falcons Players They Would Steal/Game Predicitons
Dolphins fans tell us which Falcons players they would take for the Phins roster, plus predictions for tomorrow’s game.

NFL Week 8 schedule: Odds, predictions for all Sunday games
The Week 8 Sunday NFL schedule and our predictions are in.

Dolphins vs. Falcons final score, immediate reaction: Miami dominates on way to second victory
The Miami Dolphins dominated the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...ns-end-losing-streak-the-splash-zone-10-27-25

 

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Storm Duck to miss rest of 2025 season due to injury

Miami Dolphins cornerback Storm Duck will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to the knee injury he suffered against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed while speaking with the South Florida media on Monday afternoon.

Duck returned to action Sunday after missing the team’s previous six contests due to an ankle injury he suffered in week one against the Indianapolis Colts. He played all of 15 defensive snaps before exiting against Atlanta.

Duck entered the league in 2024 after going undrafted out of Louisville. He joined the Miami Dolphins on April 27th, 2024 and made the opening day 53-man roster after an impressive summer with the club. He played in 14 games during his rookie season — starting three. Duck played 358 snaps on defense in 2024, while adding 131 special teams snaps.

His 2025 season ends after playing just 44 defensive snaps in two games, while tacking on 7 special teams snaps.

The Miami Dolphins are left with Rasul Douglas, Jack Jones, Kendall Sheffield, Ethan Bonner and JuJu Brents as the only remaining cornerbacks on the roster. We will keep you updated with any corresponding moves the Dolphins may make after eventually placing Storm Duck on season-ending injured reserve.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...uck-to-miss-rest-of-2025-season-due-to-injury

 

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Did Mike McDaniel get a lifeline – The Splash Zone 10/28/25

Winning can help cure a lot of things, but the Miami Dolphins have dug themselves into a deep hole that they may not be able to get out of. Mike McDaniel’s coaching seat has been pretty hot the past couple of weeks but after clobbering the Atlanta Falcons, it’s been pretty quiet on the “Fire McDaniel” front. While firing McDaniel may still be warranted after the season, it’s just nice to enjoy a Dolphins win before they take on the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Miami Dolphins overreaction Monday… Lifeline for Mike McDaniel?
The Miami Dolphins upset the Atlanta Falcons 34-10, earning a key victory in the days before hosting the Baltimore Ravens on “Thursday Night Football.”

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Mike McDaniel​

The Big Lesson That McDaniel Still Needs to Learn
The Miami Dolphins defeated the Atlanta Falcons, but not all was perfect

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Dolphins Offensive Line​

Miami Dolphins unveil secret weapon as Daniel Brunskill gets Falcons’ ‘heads spinning’
It was about 8:30 p.m. on the players’ day off last week when Daniel Brunskill’s phone came to life. He was receiving a text from Butch Barry, his offensive line coach, telling him to be ready for a curveball the next morning.

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Dolphins Defense​

The most impressive part of the Dolphins’ defensive performance against the Falcons was actually the one thing they didn’t do for the first time this season
Sometimes it is what you DON’T do that matters most.

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Dolphins Secondary​

Dolphins CB Storm Duck to miss rest of season with a knee injury
Cornerback Storm Duck returned to the Dolphins lineup on Sunday after missing six games due to an ankle injury, but it proved to be a short stint.

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Dolphins 2025 Season​

Dolphins Ready for Another Turnaround, the Case For and Against
The Miami Dolphins are looking to climb out of a deep hole the same way they’ve done twice in the past four years

Grading the Dolphins’ 34-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons
The Dolphins played their most complete game of the year in Sunday’s 34-10 victory at Atlanta.

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

Dolphins end losing streak – The Splash Zone 10/27/25
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

The Good, Bad & Ugly from the Miami Dolphins Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons
Miami Dolphins defeat Atlanta Falcons 34-10 due to dominating performance rushing the ball.

Lamar Jackson expected to play Thursday for Ravens versus Dolphins
The Ravens are expected to have Lamar Jackson back on the field this week for their Thursday Night Game against the Dolphins.

Storm Duck to miss rest of 2025 season due to injury
Miami Dolphins cornerback Storm Duck suffers season ending injury against Atlanta Falcons.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...aniel-get-a-lifeline-the-splash-zone-10-28-25

 

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Miami Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player | Week Eight | Defensive masterpiece

Hey! We got one!

For only the second time in 2025, the Miami Dolphins found themselves on the positive side of the scoreboard on Sunday — defeating the Atlanta Falcons in convincing fashion by a score of 34-10.

Tua Tagovailoa and the offense had an efficient day, with the quarterback throwing for four touchdowns and zero interceptions while completing 20 of 26 passes. Miami’s ground attack led the way — with head coach Mike McDaniel calling 37 running plays as opposed to just 26 throws.

It was a good day from the offense, but we’ve seen that this season. What we haven’t seen is a dominating performance by the defense, and that’s just what we got against Atlanta on Sunday as Miami only allowed 213 yards after averaging a poor 363.1 yards allowed per game heading into their showdown with the Falcons.

One defender led the way, spearheading Miami’s defensive rebound.

Miami Dolphins Week Eight MVP – Jordyn Brooks

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks had himself a day against Atlanta — totaling 10 tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack of Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. All day long, Brooks was shedding blocks and attacking ball carriers — a major reason why all-star running back Bijan Robinson finished Sunday’s contest with just 25 yards rushing on 9 carries. For a player who was averaging just over 5.0 yards per carry on the season, Brooks and company gave up just 2.8 yards per carry to Atlanta’s monster back.

Week eight marks the first time a defensive player has won the Most Valuable ‘Phin award from yours truly in 2025, but here’s hoping Anthony Weaver’s bunch can continue to turn in productive performances while Miami continues to put more notches in the win column.

Don’t forget, the Dolphins were 2-6 after eight games last season, yet narrowly missed the playoffs after stringing together a bunch of wins during the back half of the 2024 season. Can they repeat history, but this time win an extra game or two in order to get themselves into the postseason? That may end up being too much to ask considering Miami’s remaining schedule, but after a victory like the team had on Sunday, one can dream, right?

MVP TRACKER

Week One – RB De’Von Achane

Week Two – WR/PR Malik Washington

Week Three – RB Ollie Gordon II

Week Four – TE Darren Waller

Week Five – WR Jaylen Waddle

Week Six – RB De’Von Achane

Week Seven – RB De’Von Achane

Week Eight – LB Jordyn Brooks

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...uable-player-week-eight-defensive-masterpiece

 

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Miami Dolphins fan confidence poll Week 9: Does the win over Atlanta bolster the fan base?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Dolphins fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

The Miami Dolphins put together their best performance of the season on Sunday, beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-10. For at least one day, the fun was back with the team, and the fans, as Miami played a complete game on offense, defense, and special teams. It felt like everything the fans expected this team to be this year.

Unfortunately, the win only moved Miami to 2-6 on the season. It also comes on a short week, as the Dolphins host the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football to start Week 9. The win felt good, but it is already behind the team and the fans with a tough game against the Ravens, who will have quarterback Lamar Jackson back on the field after he missed three weeks with a hamstring injury, on tap.

How do you feel about the direction of the Dolphins following their win? Was it enough to bolster your hopes for the future of the team? Our SB Nation Reacts poll is back to get the fan confidence rating for Dolphins fans heading into Week 9. We added a second question this week, wanting to see how many wins you think the Dolphins fan pull off this year.

Vote in the poll below and head to the comments to discuss. We will be back soon with our results from this week’s poll.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/sb-nat...poll-tua-tagovailoa-mike-mcdaniel-win-falcons

 

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Your TNF Baltimore Ravens @ Miami Dolphins Predictions/Players To Steal

With our Miami Dolphins welcoming the Baltimore Ravens to town tomorrow for a Thursday Night Football game, I asked the usual pre-game questions:

What are your predictions for this coming Sunday’s game between our Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens? Additionally, please share with us which player(s) you would steal from the Ravens to place on the Phins roster.

Below are some of your thoughts and answers-

Wildfin22 is playing the odds.

I’m going with percentages home team on Thursday night has an unusually high chance of a win.

SlayerNation1 wants Ross to do his thing, but has Miami dropping another.

Harbaugh/FO/Owner

The other Harbaugh will be in house, Ross, do that tampering thing, this time without getting caught.

BAL 31 MIA 24

Henry and LJ combine for 200 rushing yards.

TheRoo1 thinks that you know what to do!

Just type Lamar Jackson 30 times,,,,, NEXT

Alpha6 has Miami whoopin’ up on the Ravens and wants to steal King Henry.

Player to steal: Derrick Henry

Prediction for Thurs: Ravens 13, Dolphins 34…

Ravens will try & run, with LJ being limited.

Ravens D is atrocious.

Dolphins will use the six O-linemen during runs. Achane & Ollie catching a few more passes.

Their D will make Lamar wish he was more mobile & Jordyn will waste him when he does.

cyberflea believes that you already know who to take and sees this one slipping away from the Phins.

Player to steal – No brainer, Lamar Jackson. Dual threat franchise QB and two-time MVP.

Prediction – Bad timing for the Dolphins as Lamar Jackson returns. Last week the Dolphins had it easy with stationary QB Kirk Cousins, not this week as they have both Henry and Jackson to worry about as running threats.

The Ravens defense ranks in the bottom five in points allowed, yards allowed, passing defense and third-down defense. Miami’s defense allows the fourth-most yards per carry. The Dolphin’s passing defense has given up the highest completion percentage, has the fewest interceptions and has allowed the second-highest passer rating.

The difference will be broken tackles on freight train Derrick Henry and Lamar Jacksons improvision running which will open the Ravens pass offense that dooms the Dolphins in a close game.

The Ravens continue to turn their season around while the Dolphins despite their best performance on both sides of the ball last week come back to reality.

Ravens win: 27-24

NCSurferMike made the obvious choice but wonders if it would matter.

Lamar, though he would still get killed behind our line.

BurstingFireLegend sees things going south quickly, with Miami unable to catch up.

My prediction…. it gets ugly quick. By halftime we will be down 24-10. Lose 38 – 24.

USMCFinzFreak says Lamar is the obvious choice, but the outcome of the game depends on which version of the Dolphins shows up tomorrow evening.

Lamar, no doubt.

If last weekend’s Dolphins show up, Dolphins 31-Ravens 14

If the first through 7-week Dolphins show up, Ravens 41-Dolphins 10

FLexile had a couple of different comments. One shows reservations about taking a recently injured Lamar and sees another disaster for Miami, especially if it’s cool tomorrow evening.

With Lamar Jackson’s recent hamstring injury, I would certainly NOT want him and the potential risk of re-injury. Especially when the Dolphins have a first ballot hall of famer taking the snaps right now.

McDaniel’s inability to make in game adjustments will sink the Dolphins.. again. It does get a little chilly at night in Miami. If it dips below 70°, Tua will crumble.

Well, that’s our selection of comments this evening. With one exception, the majority of us would take Lamar Jackson in a heartbeat. As for the game’s outcome, it’s a mixed bag, with some seeing us win a second game in a row and others expecting somewhere between a close loss and a blowout. Thank you, as always, to each of you who took the time to participate in our question of the day. Please be sure to join us tomorrow evening for our live game thread.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...s-miami-dolphins-predictions-players-to-steal

 

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Thursday Night Football: Miami Dolphins inactives vs. Baltimore Ravens

The Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens are set to kick off on Thursday Night Football later tonight. Kickoff is set for 8:15 PM ET. This means we are now officially 90 minutes from kickoff, and both teams have officially announced their list of inactives ahead of this AFC showdown.

Earlier today, the Dolphins made several roster moves.

First, the team activated rookie cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. from the injured reserve list. Marshall looked promising throughout the preseason and appeared to be poised to start at nickel (before Kader Kohou’s injury).

The team also elevated second-year cornerback Isaiah Johnson and tight end Hayden Rucci. Rucci looked solid last week in limited action and could continue to be a critical part of Miami’s offense moving forward.

But those were just a few of the moves Miami made earlier today. Let’s take a look at the list of inactives ahead of tonight’s Thursday Night matchup.

Miami Dolphins Inactives vs. Baltimore Ravens​

Inactives for #BALvsMIA pic.twitter.com/Vtvv55dSw7

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) October 30, 2025

For the second consecutive week, the Dolphins have decided to go with veteran quarterback Zach Wilson as the team’s backup behind starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. This means that rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers will serve as the team’s emergency third QB. A move that is even a bit more surprising, however, is Miami’s decision to sit second-year running back Jaylen Wright.

Last week, Wright carried the ball 9 times for 28 yards and a first down. He was quite literally a player the team traded up to acquire. Could this be part of the gampelan vs. Baltimore, or is he player to watch as the trade deadline nears?

Other inactive players include safeties Ashtyn Davis and Jordan Colbert, cornerback Juju Brents, tight end Julian Hill, and defensive tackle Zeek Biggers.

The Miami Dolphins (2-6) take on the Baltimore Ravens (2-5) at 8:15 ET. The game can be streamed live on Amazon Prime or on TWITCH. #FINSUP

What are your thoughts on Zach Wilson holding down the QB2 spot? Do you think Jaylen Wright could be traded? How important is Ashtyn Davis’ injury to the secondary? Let us know in the comments section below!

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...-miami-dolphins-inactives-vs-baltimore-ravens

 

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The Good, Bad & Ugly from the Miami Dolphins Week 9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens

After a full-on decimation of the Atlanta Falcons in week eight, the Miami Dolphins found themselves under the bright lights of Hard Rock Stadium in week nine to battle the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football.

That’s right… a dreaded primetime game.

And unfortunately, the Dolphins did what the Dolphins always seem to do on primetime — get embarrassed when the entire world is watching. More on that later. Miami lost to Baltimore by a score of 28-6, dropping their record to a dismal and disheartening 2-7.

As I sit here, late at night following this disappointment of a game, I ask myself, when will it end? When will the Dolphins give us a team worth rooting for — a team that can finally break the quarter-century long playoff win drought?

It certainly won’t be this year.

GOOD​

Run game creativity continues until Ollie Gordon II injury​

For the second straight game, the Miami Dolphins rolled out a jumbo package on the offensive line — running a 6th offensive lineman, Daniel Brunskill, into offensive formations in an attempt to gain an advantage in the ground game.

During the first half, it seemed to be working, as De’Von Achane gained 67 rushing yards on 12 carries. Malik Washington carried twice for 10 yards and Ollie Gordon II added six yards on two carries.

Unfortunately, Gordon II — Miami’s power back — injured his ankle at the end of the first half, hampering the Dolphins’ ability to move the rock on the ground. And with Miami chasing the scoreboard in the second half, the team was unable to continue their commitment to running the ball.

Mike McDaniel would be wise to continue utilizing Brunskill in jumbo formations moving forward this season.

BAD​

Dolphins miscues continue “self-inflicted wounds” trend​

During last week’s victory against the Atlanta Falcons, the Dolphins delivered a clean outing in all three phases of the game — offense, defense and special teams. Against the Ravens on Thursday Night Football, Miami reverted back to their habit of shooting themselves in the foot over and over until their opponent pulled away.

In the first half alone, wide receiver Tahj Washington fumbled on Miami’s second drive — giving the Ravens the ball deep in Dolphins territory which allowed Lamar Jackson to throw a short touchdown pass to give Baltimore the lead.

On Miami’s next drive, the team was driving deep into Baltimore’s end of the field before a pivotal 4th and 1 play that saw right tackle Larry Borom called for a false start. On the subsequent field goal attempt, kicker Riley Patterson missed a 35-yard attempt. Soon after, the Ravens would drive the length of the field, scoring on a 20-yard pass from Jackson to tight end Mark Andrews on a play where two Dolphins defenders ran into each other, falling down to allow Andrews to waltz into the endzone.

UGLY​

Dolphins embarrass themselves in primetime again​

The Dolphins got a Monday Night Football victory over the lowly New York Jets earlier in the season, but if you take a look at Miami’s record in primetime games since Mike McDaniel took over as the team’s head coach prior to the 2022 NFL season, it isn’t pretty.

In 2022, the Dolphins played in four primetime games — losing three and winning just one.

In 2023, the Dolphins played in four primetime games — losing three and winning just one.

In 2024, the Dolphins played in four primetime games — losing three and winning just one.

I’m sensing a pattern here.

Miami is 1-2 in nationally televised games this season. They have two more to go (three if you count their game against the Washington Commanders in Spain) — although the NFL will most certainly flex one or two of those games out of those primtime slots… mercifully.

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Once again, the Miami Dolphins found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard under the lights of a nationally televised game at night — dropping their record to an incredibly disappointing 2-7 in the process. It doesn’t get any easier for Miami next week, as the Buffalo Bills will line up against the boys in aqua and orange. We’ll see who really wants to be here by the effort displayed by the team in that one. How many more games do you realistically predict Miami to win through the rest of the season? Let me know in the comments below or on Twitter at @MBrave13. Fins up… sheesh.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...-dolphins-week-9-loss-to-the-baltimore-ravens

 

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Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread Vol. 654

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, big or small, and we want to hear about yours.

This post is for you, our site members, who are part of our Phinsider family. This is your opportunity to share your successes from the past week. Your triumphs can be significant, such as the birth of a new child or grandchild, or finally landing that job or promotion you’ve been working hard for. They can also be smaller victories, like winning $100 on a lottery scratch-off ticket, or any other positive experience you’d like to share.

This is your post to celebrate your achievements, so feel free to share them in the comments section below.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...sider-victory-of-the-week-open-thread-vol-654

 

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How many wins will the Dolphins have in 2025?

The Miami Dolphins dropped to 2-7 through the first nine weeks of the 2025 NFL season after losing to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. While the rest of the league is waiting for their Week 9 contests, the Dolphins are already starting to work on the future – general manager Chris Grier has agreed to leave the team, and they are working on ways to improve “in 2025, 2026, and beyond.”

This week, our SB Nation Reacts survey asked how many games the Dolphins would win this season. The survey ran before Thursday’s game, but, with another loss on the record, it still seems like an accurate response from the fan base.

The poll allowed for answers of two wins, three to five wins, six to eight wins, or somehow turn everything around for nine or more wins. By a huge margin, three to five wins won the poll with 70 percent of the responses. The second most popular response was six to eight wins, with 21 percent of the replies. Nine or more wins was third with seven percent of the responses, while the team not winning another game this season coming in with just two percent of the replies.

The Dolphins are making things hard on themselves this year, and three to five wins may be the ceiling they can reach this year. The team makes too many mistakes, getting in their own way almost as often as they are getting beaten by the opponent.

The Ravens beat the Dolphins 28-6, but the stats show this was a much closer game than that. The Dolphins gained 332 yards, compared to 338 for Baltimore. Miami averaged 4.4 yards per carry on the ground, while the Ravens averaged 4.8. The Dolphins have 245 passing yards while the Ravens had 188. The time of possession was 28:17 for Miami and 31:43 for Baltimore. The game should have been close, but two lost fumbles and an interception with no takeaways crushed the Dolphins’ chances.

If the Dolphins can figure out how to stop making unforced mistakes, they could put together some wins. But “if” is the key word, and they do not look like a team who is going to suddenly make a late-season run.

Our survey also included our weekly fan confidence poll question. Remember, this was before the Ravens game, so that loss is not included in the results. Before Thursday’s game, 16 percent of the fans said they were confident in the direction of the team. That was a massive increase from the week before, where just six percent of the responses felt good about Miami’s direction.

Will the loss to the Ravens drop the fan confidence? Will the change of GM lead to an increase in fan confidence about the direction of the team? We will be back early next week to see what happens.

Miami Dolphins 2025 Fan Confidence Results:​

Week 1 – 45%
Week 2 – 5%
Week 3 – 3%
Week 4 – 9%
Week 5 – 32%
Week 6 – 5%
Week 7 – 3%
Week 8 – 6%
Week 9 – 16%

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/sb-nat...s-week-9-fan-confidence-how-many-wins-in-2025