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The [[2018 NFL season|2018 season]] was the [[Miami Dolphins]]' 49th in the [[National Football League]], their 53rd overall and their third and last under [[List of Miami Dolphins head coaches|head coach]] [[Adam Gase]]. During the offseason, the Dolphins tweaked their uniforms' orange color to better align with their classical past and history. For the second straight season, they also brought back their throwback uniforms from the [[Don Shula|Shula]]/[[Dan Marino|Marino]] eras and wore them for three games.


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The [[2018 NFL season|2018 season]] was the [[Miami Dolphins]]' 49th in the [[National Football League]] (NFL), their 53rd overall and their third and last under [[List of Miami Dolphins head coaches|head coach]] [[Adam Gase]]. During the offseason, the Dolphins tweaked their uniforms' orange color to better align with their classical past and history. For the second straight season, they also brought back their throwback uniforms from the [[Don Shula|Shula]]/[[Dan Marino|Marino]] eras and wore them for three games.
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With quarterback [[Ryan Tannehill]] playing for the first time since [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|2016]], the highlight of the Dolphins' season came during a [[Miracle in Miami|memorable Week 14 win]] against [[Dolphins-Patriots rivalry|division rival]] and defending back-to-back [[American Football Conference|AFC]] champion [[2018 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], which prevented the Patriots from clinching the AFC East that week. However, the Dolphins squandered the momentum and would lose all of their remaining games and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The 7–9 finish was their first since [[2012 Miami Dolphins season|2012]] and also the team's second consecutive losing season, with all 7 wins decided by one possession scores and not winning a playoff game for the 17th straight year. They did start off with a 3–0 record but then they finished 7–9.

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With quarterback [[Ryan Tannehill]] playing for the first time since [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|2016]], the highlight of the Dolphins' season came during a [[Miracle in Miami|memorable Week 14 win]] against [[Dolphins-Patriots rivalry|division rival]] and defending back-to-back [[American Football Conference|AFC]] champion [[2018 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], which prevented the Patriots from clinching the AFC East that week. However, the Dolphins would lose all of their remaining games and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The 7–9 finish was also the team's second consecutive losing season, with all 7 wins decided by one possession scores.
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== Roster changes ==
== Roster changes ==

=== Signings ===
=== Signings ===


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|Front Office=
|Front Office=
*Chairman/managing general partner – [[Stephen M. Ross|Stephen Ross]]
*Chairman/managing general partner – [[Stephen M. Ross|Stephen Ross]]
*Vice chairman/partner – [[Bruce Beal]]
*Vice chairman/partner – Bruce Beal
*Vice chairman – [[Jorge M. Perez|Jorge Perez]]
*Vice chairman – [[Jorge M. Perez|Jorge Perez]]
*Vice chairman – [[Don Shula]]
*Vice chairman – [[Don Shula]]
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*Vice chairman, president and CEO – [[Tom Garfinkel]]
*Vice chairman, president and CEO – [[Tom Garfinkel]]
*General manager – [[Chris Grier]]
*General manager – [[Chris Grier]]
*Executive vice president of football operations – [[Mike Tannenbaum]]
* Executive vice president of football operations – [[Mike Tannenbaum]]
*Senior director, football administration – [[Brandon Shore]]
*Senior director, football administration – Brandon Shore
*Director, college scouting – [[Adam Engroff]]
*Director, college scouting – Adam Engroff
*Director, pro personnel – [[Anthony Hunt (American football)|Anthony Hunt]]
*Director, pro personnel – Anthony Hunt
*Director of football research – [[Brian Fleury]]
*Director, football research & strategy – [[Matt Sheldon]]
*Director, football research & strategy – [[Matt Sheldon]]
*Senior director, football and player development – [[Joe Vitt]]
*Senior director, football and player development – [[Joe Vitt]]
*Director, football and player development – [[Clyde Christensen]]
*Director, football and player development – [[Clyde Christensen]]
*Director, analytics – [[Dennis Lock (American football)|Dennis Lock]]
*Director, analytics – Dennis Lock
|Head Coaches=
|Head Coaches=
*Head coach – [[Adam Gase]]
*Head coach – [[Adam Gase]]
*Associate head coach/special teams coordinator – [[Darren Rizzi]]
*Associate head coach/special teams coordinator – [[Darren Rizzi]]
*Assistant head coach/linebackers – [[Frank Bush]]
* Assistant head coach/linebackers – [[Frank Bush]]
*Assistant head coach/offense – [[Shawn Jefferson]]
* Assistant head coach/offense – [[Shawn Jefferson]]
|Offensive Coaches=
|Offensive Coaches=
*Offensive coordinator – [[Dowell Loggains]]
* Offensive coordinator – [[Dowell Loggains]]
*Quarterbacks – [[Bo Hardegree]]
*Quarterbacks – [[Bo Hardegree]]
*Running backs/run game coordinator – [[Eric Studesville]]
* Running backs/run game coordinator – [[Eric Studesville]]
*Wide receivers – [[Ben Johnson (American football coach)|Ben Johnson]]
*Wide receivers – [[Ben Johnson (American football coach)|Ben Johnson]]
*Tight ends – [[Shane Day]]
* Tight ends – [[Shane Day]]
*Offensive line – [[Jeremiah Washburn]]
* Offensive line – [[Jeremiah Washburn]]
*Assistant offensive line – [[Chris Kuper]]
* Assistant offensive line – [[Chris Kuper]]
*Offensive quality control – [[Josh Grizzard]]
* Offensive quality control – [[Josh Grizzard]]
|Defensive Coaches=
|Defensive Coaches=
*Defensive coordinator – [[Matt Burke (American football)|Matt Burke]]
* Defensive coordinator – [[Matt Burke (American football)|Matt Burke]]
*Defensive line – [[Kris Kocurek]]
* Defensive line – [[Kris Kocurek]]
*Assistant defensive line – [[Andre Carter]]
* Assistant defensive line – [[Andre Carter]]
*Assistant linebackers – [[Charlie Bullen]]
* Assistant linebackers – Charlie Bullen
*Defensive backs – [[Tony Oden]]
* Defensive backs – [[Tony Oden]]
*Assistant defensive backs – [[Renaldo Hill]]
* Assistant defensive backs – [[Renaldo Hill]]
*Defensive quality control – [[Rusty McKinney]]
* Defensive quality control – Rusty McKinney
|Special Teams Coaches=
|Special Teams Coaches=
*Assistant special teams – [[Marwan Maalouf]]
* Assistant special teams – [[Marwan Maalouf]]
|Strength and Conditioning=
|Strength and Conditioning=
*Head strength and conditioning – [[Dave Puloka]]
*Head strength and conditioning – Dave Puloka
*Assistant strength and conditioning – [[Jim Arthur]]
* Assistant strength and conditioning – [[Jim Arthur]]
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|TeamName=Miami Dolphins
|TeamName=Miami Dolphins
|Active=53
|Active=53
|Inactive=13
|Inactive=15
|PS=11
|PS=9
|Quarterbacks=
|Quarterbacks=
{{NFLplayer| 9|David Fales}}
{{NFLplayer| 9|David Fales}}
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{{NFLplayer|44|Stephone Anthony|OLB}}
{{NFLplayer|44|Stephone Anthony|OLB}}
{{NFLplayer|55|Jerome Baker|d=American football|rookie=y|OLB}}
{{NFLplayer|55|Jerome Baker|d=American football|rookie=y|OLB}}
{{NFLplayer|45|Mike Hull|d=linebacker|MLB}}
{{NFLplayer|45|Mike Hull|d=linebacker|MLB/OLB}}
{{NFLplayer|52|Raekwon McMillan|MLB}}
{{NFLplayer|52|Raekwon McMillan|MLB}}
|Defensive Backs=
|Defensive Backs=
{{NFLplayer|35|Walt Aikens|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|35|Walt Aikens|SS}}
{{NFLplayer|31|Cornell Armstrong|rookie=y|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|31|Cornell Armstrong|rookie=y|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|36|Jalen Davis|rookie=y|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|36|Jalen Davis|rookie=y|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|29|Minkah Fitzpatrick|rookie=y|FS}}
{{NFLplayer|29|Minkah Fitzpatrick|rookie=y|SS/FS/CB}}
{{NFLplayer|25|Xavien Howard|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|25|Xavien Howard|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|20|Reshad Jones|SS}}
{{NFLplayer|20|Reshad Jones|SS}}
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{{NFLplayer| 7|Jason Sanders|rookie=y|K}}
{{NFLplayer| 7|Jason Sanders|rookie=y|K}}
|Reserve Lists=
|Reserve Lists=
{{NFLplayer|59|Chase Allen|OLB|IR}}
{{NFLplayer|59|Chase Allen|d=linebacker|OLB|IR}}
{{NFLplayer|64|Jake Brendel|C|IR}}
{{NFLplayer|64|Jake Brendel|C|IR}}
{{NFLplayer|85|A. J. Derby|TE|IR}}
{{NFLplayer|85|A. J. Derby|TE|IR}}
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{{NFLplayer|37|Dee Delaney|rookie=y|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|37|Dee Delaney|rookie=y|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|61|Connor Hilland|rookie=y|C}}
{{NFLplayer|61|Connor Hilland|rookie=y|C}}
{{NFLplayer|30|Chris Lammons|rookie=y|CB}}
{{NFLplayer|30|Chris Lammons|rookie=y|SS}}
{{NFLplayer|18|Malcolm Lewis|WR}}
{{NFLplayer|18|Malcolm Lewis|WR}}
{{NFLplayer|82|Francis Owusu|WR}}
{{NFLplayer|82|Francis Owusu|WR}}
{{NFLplayer|65|Jamiyus Pittman|rookie=y|DT}}
{{NFLplayer|65|Jamiyus Pittman|rookie=y|DT}}
{{NFLplayer|51|Quentin Poling|rookie=y|OLB}}
{{NFLplayer|51|Quentin Poling|rookie=y|OLB}}
{{NFLplayer|18|Travis Rudolph|WR|PS/I}}
{{NFLplayer|18|Travis Rudolph|WR|IR}}
{{NFLplayer|69|Garrison Smith|DT|PS/I}}
{{NFLplayer|69|Garrison Smith|DT|IR}}
{{NFLplayer|72|Jeremiah Valoaga|DE}}
{{NFLplayer|72|Jeremiah Valoaga|DE}}
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==Preseason==
==Preseason==
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! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Result
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Record
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Record
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Game site
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Venue
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| NFL.com<br>recap
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Recap
|-style="background:#fcc"
|-style="background:#fcc"
! 1
! 1
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===Schedule===
===Schedule===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Week
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Week
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Date
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Date
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! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Result
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Record
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Record
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Game site
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Venue
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| NFL.com<br>recap
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|year=2018|border=2}}"| Recap
|-style="background:#cfc
|-style="background:#cfc"
! [[#Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans|1]]
! [[#Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans|1]]
| September 9
| September 9
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| [[Hard Rock Stadium]]
| [[Hard Rock Stadium]]
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018090903/2018/REG1/titans@dolphins Recap]
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018090903/2018/REG1/titans@dolphins Recap]
|-style="background:#cfc
|-style="background:#cfc"
! [[#Week 2: at New York Jets|2]]
! [[#Week 2: at New York Jets|2]]
| September 16
| September 16
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| [[MetLife Stadium]]
| [[MetLife Stadium]]
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018091604/2018/REG2/dolphins@jets Recap]
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018091604/2018/REG2/dolphins@jets Recap]
|-style="background:#cfc
|-style="background:#cfc"
! [[#Week 3: vs. Oakland Raiders|3]]
! [[#Week 3: vs. Oakland Raiders|3]]
| September 23
| September 23
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| [[Paul Brown Stadium]]
| [[Paul Brown Stadium]]
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018100702/2018/REG5/dolphins@bengals Recap]
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018100702/2018/REG5/dolphins@bengals Recap]
|-style="background:#cfc
|-style="background:#cfc"
! [[#Week 6: vs. Chicago Bears|6]]
! [[#Week 6: vs. Chicago Bears|6]]
| October 14
| October 14
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|-
|-
! 11
! 11
| colspan=6| ''[[Bye (sports)|Bye]]''
| colspan="6" |''[[Bye (sports)|Bye]]''
|-style="background:#fcc"
|-style="background:#fcc"
! [[#Week 12: at Indianapolis Colts|12]]
! [[#Week 12: at Indianapolis Colts|12]]
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| Hard Rock Stadium
| Hard Rock Stadium
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018120206/2018/REG13/bills@dolphins Recap]
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018120206/2018/REG13/bills@dolphins Recap]
|-style="background:#cfc
|-style="background:#cfc"
! [[#Week 14: vs. New England Patriots|14]]
! [[#Week 14: vs. New England Patriots|14]]
| December 9
| December 9
| '''[[2018 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]]'''
| '''[[2018 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]]'''
| [[Miracle in Miami|'''W''' 34–33]]
| '''W''' [[Miracle in Miami|34–33]]
| 7–6
| 7–6
| Hard Rock Stadium
| Hard Rock Stadium
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===Game summaries===
===Game summaries===

====Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans====
====Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans====
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* MIA – [[Kenny Stills]] – 4 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD
* MIA – [[Kenny Stills]] – 4 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD
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}}
Due to two weather delays, the game lasted for 7 hours and 10 minutes, the longest game since the [[AFL–NFL merger]] in 1970.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030716|title=Titans vs. Dolphins - Game Recap - September 9, 2018}}</ref> Coincidentally, wide receiver [[Danny Amendola]] met with former teammates [[Malcolm Butler]] and [[Dion Lewis]]. The three played for the New England Patriots from 2015 to 2018 and helped them win [[Super Bowl LI]] over the [[2016 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]].
Due to two weather delays, the game lasted for 7 hours and 10 minutes, the longest game since the [[AFL–NFL merger]] in 1970.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]]|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030716|title=Dolphins overcome 2 lightning delays to beat Titans 27-20}}</ref> Coincidentally, wide receiver [[Danny Amendola]] met with former teammates [[Malcolm Butler]] and [[Dion Lewis]]. The three played for the New England Patriots from 2015 to 2017 and helped them win [[Super Bowl LI]] over the [[2016 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]].


====Week 2: at New York Jets====
====Week 2: at New York Jets====
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'''Top receivers'''
'''Top receivers'''
* MIA – Kenyan Drake – 7 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD
* MIA – Kenyan Drake – 7 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD
* CIN – [[A.J. Green]] – 6 receptions, 112 yards
* CIN – [[A. J. Green]] – 6 receptions, 112 yards
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* MIA – Danny Amendola – 6 receptions, 84 yards, TD
* MIA – Danny Amendola – 6 receptions, 84 yards, TD
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}}

The Dolphins were seeking their first win over the Lions since [[2006 Miami Dolphins season|2006]].
The Dolphins were seeking their first win over the Lions since [[2006 Miami Dolphins season|2006]].


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'''Top receivers'''
'''Top receivers'''
* MIA – [[Kenyan Drake]] – 5 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD
* MIA – [[Kenyan Drake]] – 5 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD
* IND – [[T.Y. Hilton]] – 7 receptions, 125 yards
* IND – [[T. Y. Hilton]] – 7 receptions, 125 yards
}}
}}


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* MIA – [[DeVante Parker]] 18-yard pass from [[Ryan Tannehill]] ([[Jason Sanders]] kick), 9:42. ''Dolphins 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:18.'''''
* MIA – [[DeVante Parker]] 18-yard pass from [[Ryan Tannehill]] ([[Jason Sanders]] kick), 9:42. ''Dolphins 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:18.'''''
'''Second quarter'''
'''Second quarter'''
* BUF – [[Zay Jones]] 15-yard pass from [[Josh Allen (quarterback)|Josh Allen]] (kick failed), 11:44. ''Dolphins 7–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:05.'''''
* BUF – [[Zay Jones]] 15-yard pass from [[Josh Allen]] (kick failed), 11:44. ''Dolphins 7–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:05.'''''
* MIA – [[Kenyan Drake]] 3-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Jason Sanders kick), 0:40. ''Dolphins 14–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 36 yards, 3:01.'''''
* MIA – [[Kenyan Drake]] 3-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Jason Sanders kick), 0:40. ''Dolphins 14–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 36 yards, 3:01.'''''
'''Third quarter'''
'''Third quarter'''
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|scoring=
|scoring=
'''First quarter'''
'''First quarter'''
* BUF – [[Josh Allen (quarterback)|Josh Allen]] 1-yard run ([[Stephen Hauschka]] kick), 10:14. ''Bills 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:46.'''''
* BUF – [[Josh Allen]] 1-yard run ([[Stephen Hauschka]] kick), 10:14. ''Bills 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:46.'''''
* BUF – [[Zay Jones]] 18-yard pass from Josh Allen (Stephen Hauschka kick), 8:31. ''Bills 14–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 18 yards, 0:07.'''''
* BUF – [[Zay Jones]] 18-yard pass from Josh Allen (Stephen Hauschka kick), 8:31. ''Bills 14–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 18 yards, 0:07.'''''
'''Second quarter'''
'''Second quarter'''
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'''Top passers'''
'''Top passers'''
* MIA – [[Ryan Tannehill]] – 18/31, 147 yards, 2 INT
* MIA – [[Ryan Tannehill]] – 18/31, 147 yards, 2 INT
* BUF – [[Josh Allen (quarterback)|Josh Allen]] – 17/26, 224 yards, 3 TD, INT
* BUF – [[Josh Allen]] – 17/26, 224 yards, 3 TD, INT
'''Top rushers'''
'''Top rushers'''
* MIA – [[Kalen Ballage]] – 12 carries, 27 yards
* MIA – [[Kalen Ballage]] – 12 carries, 27 yards
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===Standings===
===Standings===

====Division====
====Division====
{{2018 AFC East standings|team=MIA}}
{{2018 AFC East standings|team=MIA}}

Revision as of 00:55, 21 July 2024

2018 Miami Dolphins season
OwnerStephen M. Ross
General managerChris Grier
Head coachAdam Gase
Home fieldHard Rock Stadium
Results
Record7–9
Division place2nd AFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersCB Xavien Howard
Uniform

The 2018 season was the Miami Dolphins' 49th in the National Football League (NFL), their 53rd overall and their third and last under head coach Adam Gase. During the offseason, the Dolphins tweaked their uniforms' orange color to better align with their classical past and history. For the second straight season, they also brought back their throwback uniforms from the Shula/Marino eras and wore them for three games.

With quarterback Ryan Tannehill playing for the first time since 2016, the highlight of the Dolphins' season came during a memorable Week 14 win against division rival and defending back-to-back AFC champion New England Patriots, which prevented the Patriots from clinching the AFC East that week. However, the Dolphins would lose all of their remaining games and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The 7–9 finish was also the team's second consecutive losing season, with all 7 wins decided by one possession scores.

Roster changes

Signings

Position Player Age 2017 Team Contract
WR Danny Amendola 32 New England Patriots 2 years, $12 million
RB Brandon Bolden 28 1 year, $850,000
RB Frank Gore 35 Indianapolis Colts 1 year, $1.015 million
QB Brock Osweiler 27 Denver Broncos 1 year, $880,000
G Josh Sitton 31 Chicago Bears 2 years, $18 million
WR Albert Wilson 25 Kansas City Chiefs 3 years, $24 million

Departures

Position Player Age 2018 Team Contract
DT Ndamukong Suh 31 Los Angeles Rams 1 year, $14 million
C Mike Pouncey 29 Los Angeles Chargers 2 years, $15 million

Draft

Main article: 2018 NFL Draft
2018 Miami Dolphins Draft
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
1 11 Minkah Fitzpatrick FS Alabama
2 42 Mike Gesicki TE Penn State
3 73 Jerome Baker OLB Ohio State
4 123 Durham Smythe TE Notre Dame From Carolina via Cleveland
131 Kalen Ballage HB Arizona State From New England via Philadelphia
6 209 Cornell Armstrong CB Southern Miss From Kansas City
7 227 Quentin Poling LB Ohio From San Francisco
229 Jason Sanders K New Mexico

Draft trades

  • The Dolphins traded wide receiver Jarvis Landry to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland's fourth-round selection they acquired from Carolina (123rd overall), and a 2019 7th round pick Cleveland originally acquired from Pittsburgh.
  • The Dolphins traded running back Jay Ajayi to Philadelphia in exchange for Philadelphia's fourth-round selection they acquired from New England (131st overall).
  • The Dolphins traded their fifth-round selection (147th overall) to New Orleans in exchange for linebacker Stephone Anthony.
  • The Dolphins traded the seventh-round selection they acquired from Tampa Bay (223rd overall) to San Francisco in exchange for San Francisco's seventh-round selection (227th overall) and center Daniel Kilgore.

Staff

2018 Miami Dolphins staff

Front office

  • Chairman/managing general partner – Stephen Ross
  • Vice chairman/partner – Bruce Beal
  • Vice chairman – Jorge Perez
  • Vice chairman – Don Shula
  • Vice chairman – Matt Higgins
  • Vice chairman, president and CEO – Tom Garfinkel
  • General manager – Chris Grier
  • Executive vice president of football operations – Mike Tannenbaum
  • Senior director, football administration – Brandon Shore
  • Director, college scouting – Adam Engroff
  • Director, pro personnel – Anthony Hunt
  • Director of football research – Brian Fleury
  • Director, football research & strategy – Matt Sheldon
  • Senior director, football and player development – Joe Vitt
  • Director, football and player development – Clyde Christensen
  • Director, analytics – Dennis Lock

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Head strength and conditioning – Dave Puloka
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Jim Arthur

Final roster

2018 Miami Dolphins final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
 53 active, 15 inactive, 9 practice squad

Preseason

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 24–26 0–1 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
2 August 17 at Carolina Panthers L 20–27 0–2 Bank of America Stadium Recap
3 August 25 Baltimore Ravens L 10–27 0–3 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
4 August 30 at Atlanta Falcons W 34–7 1–3 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap

Regular season

The Dolphins' 2018 schedule was finalized and announced on April 19.[1]

Zeitplan

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 9 Tennessee Titans W 27–20 1–0 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
2 September 16 at New York Jets W 20–12 2–0 MetLife Stadium Recap
3 September 23 Oakland Raiders W 28–20 3–0 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
4 September 30 at New England Patriots L 7–38 3–1 Gillette Stadium Recap
5 October 7 at Cincinnati Bengals L 17–27 3–2 Paul Brown Stadium Recap
6 October 14 Chicago Bears W 31–28 (OT) 4–2 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
7 October 21 Detroit Lions L 21–32 4–3 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
8 October 25 at Houston Texans L 23–42 4–4 NRG Stadium Recap
9 November 4 New York Jets W 13–6 5–4 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
10 November 11 at Green Bay Packers L 12–31 5–5 Lambeau Field Recap
11 Bye
12 November 25 at Indianapolis Colts L 24–27 5–6 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
13 December 2 Buffalo Bills W 21–17 6–6 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
14 December 9 New England Patriots W 34–33 7–6 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
15 December 16 at Minnesota Vikings L 17–41 7–7 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
16 December 23 Jacksonville Jaguars L 7–17 7–8 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
17 December 30 at Buffalo Bills L 17–42 7–9 New Era Field Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week One: Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Titans 3 0 01720
Dolphins 0 7 31727

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

Due to two weather delays, the game lasted for 7 hours and 10 minutes, the longest game since the AFL–NFL merger in 1970.[2] Coincidentally, wide receiver Danny Amendola met with former teammates Malcolm Butler and Dion Lewis. The three played for the New England Patriots from 2015 to 2017 and helped them win Super Bowl LI over the Atlanta Falcons.

Week 2: at New York Jets

Week Two: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 7 13 0020
Jets 0 0 6612

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

Week 3: vs. Oakland Raiders

Week Three: Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Raiders 7 3 7320
Dolphins 0 7 71428

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

With the win, the Dolphins improved to 3–0, their first such start since 2013.[3]

Week 4: at New England Patriots

Week Four: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 0 0 077
Patriots 3 21 7738

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: September 30
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C), Sunny and Warm
  • Game attendance: 65,878
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon and Steve Tasker
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

With their first loss of the season, the Dolphins failed to earn their first 4–0 start since 1995, during the Dan Marino era and Don Shula's final year as the Dolphins' head coach.

Week 5: at Cincinnati Bengals

Week Five: Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 0 14 3017
Bengals 0 0 32427

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: October 7
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 82 °F (28 °C), Mostly Sunny
  • Game attendance: 52,708
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon and Steve Tasker
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 6: vs. Chicago Bears

Week Six: Chicago Bears at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Bears 0 0 217028
Dolphins 7 0 615331

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

A last-second field goal kick by Jason Saunders barely averted a tie and gave the Dolphins the win in overtime.

Week 7: vs. Detroit Lions

Week Seven: Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 7 10 9632
Dolphins 0 7 7721

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

The Dolphins were seeking their first win over the Lions since 2006.

Week 8: at Houston Texans

Week Eight: Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 7 3 10323
Texans 7 7 141442

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

Week 9: vs. New York Jets

Week Nine: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Jets 0 3 036
Dolphins 0 6 0713

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

Week 10: at Green Bay Packers

Week Ten: Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 3 6 3012
Packers 7 7 14331

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: November 11
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST/3:25 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 33 °F (1 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 78,076
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon and Steve Tasker
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 12: at Indianapolis Colts

Week Twelve: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 7 7 3724
Colts 7 7 01327

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 25
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 57,069
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Trent Green, Bruce Arians and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 13: vs. Buffalo Bills

Week Thirteen: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bills 0 6 3817
Dolphins 7 7 0721

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: December 2
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 86 °F (30 °C), partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 65,155
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon and James Lofton
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

Week 14: vs. New England Patriots

See also: Miracle in Miami
Week Fourteen: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Patriots 6 21 0633
Dolphins 7 14 7634

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

Week 15: at Minnesota Vikings

Week Fifteen: Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 0 10 7017
Vikings 21 0 31741

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: December 16
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,841
  • Referee: Walt Coleman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

This was the Dolphins' first loss to the Vikings since 2002.

Week 16: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Week Sixteen: Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 7 0 01017
Dolphins 7 0 007

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: December 23
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 65,798
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon and James Lofton
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

With the loss, the Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention.

Week 17: at Buffalo Bills

Week Seventeen: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 0 14 3017
Bills 14 0 141442

at New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

This season finale marked the final games of players such as quarterback Ryan Tannehill, linebacker Cameron Wake, and head coach Adam Gase all in Dolphins uniforms.

Standings

Division

AFC East
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(2) New England Patriots 11 5 0 .688 5–1 8–4 436 325 W2
Miami Dolphins 7 9 0 .438 4–2 6–6 319 433 L3
Buffalo Bills 6 10 0 .375 2–4 4–8 269 374 W1
New York Jets 4 12 0 .250 1–5 3–9 333 441 L3

Conference

AFC
# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1[a] Kansas City Chiefs West 12 4 0 .750 5–1 10–2 .480 .401 W1
2[b] New England Patriots East 11 5 0 .688 5–1 8–4 .482 .494 W2
3[b] Houston Texans South 11 5 0 .688 4–2 9–3 .471 .435 W1
4 Baltimore Ravens North 10 6 0 .625 3–3 8–4 .496 .450 W3
Wild Cards
5[a] Los Angeles Chargers West 12 4 0 .750 4–2 9–3 .477 .422 W1
6 Indianapolis Colts South 10 6 0 .625 4–2 7–5 .465 .456 W4
Did not qualify for the postseason
7 Pittsburgh Steelers North 9 6 1 .594 4–1–1 6–5–1 .504 .448 W1
8 Tennessee Titans South 9 7 0 .563 3–3 5–7 .520 .465 L1
9 Cleveland Browns North 7 8 1 .469 3–2–1 5–6–1 .516 .411 L1
10 Miami Dolphins East 7 9 0 .438 4–2 6–6 .469 .446 L3
11[c] Denver Broncos West 6 10 0 .375 2–4 4–8 .523 .464 L4
12[c] Cincinnati Bengals North 6 10 0 .375 1–5 4–8 .535 .448 L2
13[c] Buffalo Bills East 6 10 0 .375 2–4 4–8 .523 .411 W1
14 Jacksonville Jaguars South 5 11 0 .313 1–5 4–8 .549 .463 L1
15[d] New York Jets East 4 12 0 .250 1–5 3–9 .506 .438 L3
16[d] Oakland Raiders West 4 12 0 .250 1–5 3–9 .547 .406 L1
Tiebreakers[e]
  1. ^ a b Kansas City finished ahead of LA Chargers based on division record.
  2. ^ a b New England finished ahead of Houston based on head-to-head victory.
  3. ^ a b c Denver finished ahead of Cincinnati and Buffalo based on strength of victory. Cincinnati finished ahead of Buffalo based on record vs. common opponents. Cincinnati's cumulative record against Baltimore, Indianapolis, the Los Angeles Chargers and Miami was 3–2, compared to Buffalo's 1–4 cumulative record against the same four teams.
  4. ^ a b NY Jets finished ahead of Oakland based on strength of victory.
  5. ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

References

  1. ^ "Miami Dolphins' 2018 regular-season schedule". Sun-Sentinel. April 19, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  2. ^ "Dolphins overcome 2 lightning delays to beat Titans 27-20". ESPN.
  3. ^ Deen, Safid (September 23, 2018). "Dolphins' speed shines bright in win over Raiders, Miami's first 3-0 start since 2013". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
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