Win and in — simple as that. The Miami Dolphins enter Week 16 with a shot to not only reach the playoffs but earn the AFC East title with a win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Buffalo Bills would need to lose this weekend for Miami to win the title, but a spot in the playoffs is on the line on Sunday. If Miami wins on Sunday and follows with a win in Baltimore, they clinch the AFC East. Three-straight wins to end the season — the Dolphins would end the year with the AFC's best record. This clip ori...
Dec 21, 2023•10 min
From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ): In this clip, James and Matt tell you the one thing you need to know about Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't g...
Dec 20, 2023•2 min
The Miami Dolphins are 10-4 for the first time in more than 20 years after demolishing the Jets 30-0 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami was without wide receiver Tyreek Hill, forcing Jaylen Waddle to step in as WR1. The former first-round pick delivered eight receptions for 142 and a touchdown as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was virtually perfect — completing 21 of 24 pass attempts for 224 yards and a touchdown. Bradley Chubb led Miami's defense with three sacks and two forced fumbles while no ...
Dec 19, 2023•34 min
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert surpassed Ricky Williams as the franchise's single-season touchdown leader after scoring twice Sunday against the New York Jets. Mostert, 31, has scored at least two rushing touchdowns six times this season and ranks third in the NFL with 966 rushing yards. Averaging 4.9 yards per carry, Mostert thrives in Mike McDaniel's offensive scheme. The ninth-year running back seems determined to be the team's workhorse down the stretch and into the playoffs. Thi...
Dec 19, 2023•11 min
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle connected for 142 yards and a touchdown as Miami completed its season sweep of the Jets despite Tyreek Hill being inactive with an ankle injury. Seeing Waddle run wild as WR1 brought back memories of 2021 — when Durham Smythe would be second on the team with four receptions for 32 yards... wait, that was Sunday. Miami's offense has now scored 30 points in three of the last four games and seems to be hitting its stride with just three gam...
Dec 19, 2023•9 min
Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio and the Dolphins turned the page on last week's late-game collapse to the Tennessee Titans by holding the New York Jets to just 103 total yards in a 30-0 win at Hard Rock Stadium. Bradley Chubb had three sacks and two forced fumbles while Garrett Wilson was silenced by Jalen Ramsey for the majority of the game. Miami's defense was without three starters in the secondary but didn't use that excuse, earning the team's first shutout since Oct. 8, 2020 — also against...
Dec 19, 2023•9 min
From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ): In this clip, James and Matt discuss why Tyreek Hill made his MVP case stronger on Monday Night Football as the Dolphins' offense looked lost with him on the sidelines. Plus, some thoughts on why Jaylen Waddle has seemed to be unable to take the next step that many predicted this offseason. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception...
Dec 16, 2023•22 min
The Miami Dolphins maintain a two-game lead in the AFC East playoff race and must defeat the Jets on Sunday to keep that pace. Last week's loss to the Tenessee Titans derailed any post-Thanksgiving momentum the Dolphins were building. With little room for error, coach Mike McDaniel and Miami prepare for a divisional bout against New York. Zach Wilson is back at quarterback for the Jets after leading a 30-point win over the Houston Texans last week. He targetted running back Breece Hall nine time...
Dec 15, 2023•34 min
The Miami Dolphins have gashed opposing defenses through the air and on the ground for most of the 2023 season, but it seems the offense has hit another rough patch after settling for a handful of field goals in past weeks. Next up is the New York Jets, another tough defensive matchup for Miami's high-flying offense — can the unit survive despite injuries to Tyreek Hill, Connor Williams, Terron Armstead, Liam Eichenberg, and Robert Hunt? Sunday's matchup isn't ideal for Miami, but it's a must-wi...
Dec 15, 2023•14 min
The Miami Dolphins defense stole the show in the second half of the season but they'll need to get back on track after last week's struggles against the Tennessee Titans. The defense, led by Jalen Ramsey and Bradley Chubb, struggled to find answers last week, and Sunday; 's game against the Jets may serve as a chance to find answers. Miami's taken control of the AFC East but can't take the foot off the gas. Much like the first matchup against the Jets, the Dolphins may have to win this game with...
Dec 15, 2023•14 min
From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ): In this clip, Faraz and Zach tell you why Tua Tagovailoa is not in the best spot in Week 15 but both Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane are set to smash on the ground. Follow Faraz on Instagram @upperhandfantasy https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Visit our new website with our weekly rankings, articles, advanced stats, analytics and more: www.upperhandfantasy.com Be sure to check out FantasyLife.com for some of the best advice from the industry...
Dec 14, 2023•6 min
Monday night's loss to the Tenessee Titans became a two-night event as Hard Knocks: In Season With the Miami Dolphins allowed us to re-watch the 28-27 primetime loss. What was the cause of Miami's collapse — did Tennesse catch lightning in a bottle, or were the Dolphins caught sleeping with a 14-point advantage? Quarterback Will Levis was sacked just once — did that lead Miami to re-sign Melvin Ingram on Tuesday? We wrap the midweek show by discussing injuries and the team's MVP at the end of th...
Dec 14, 2023•45 min
The Miami Dolphins didn't practice on Wednesday but released the week's first injury report ahead of Sunday's home game against the New York Jets. Miami's report featured 11 players — eight wouldn't have practiced if the team was on the field. That list includes De'Von Achane, Terron Armstead, Liam Eichenberg, DeShon Elliot, Tyreek Hill, Xavien Howard, Robert Hunt, and Raheem Mostert. We run through which players to monitor as the weekend approaches before wrapping the show with some schedule th...
Dec 14, 2023•15 min
The Miami Dolphins announced the signing of linebacker Melvin Ingram on Tuesday, just one day after Tenessee Titans quarterback Will Levis was sacked just once on Monday Night Football — any coincidence there? Ingram, 34, played most of his career with the Chargers before bouncing between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021. Last season he started three games while playing in 17 games with Miami. He closed the season with 22 total tackles, 10 quarterback hits, seven tackles fo...
Dec 14, 2023•9 min
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel preached urgency and intensity throughout Episode 4 of Hard Knocks but it didn't prevent the Titans from escaping Hard Rock Stadium with a primetime victory. Was Monday's loss enough to convince us that Miami's hot streak is coming to an end with a month left on the schedule? The question is simple with just four weeks left in the regular season — is Week 14 a starting or a turning point for the 2023 Dolphins? This clip originally aired on the podcast: Lessons ...
Dec 14, 2023•10 min
The Miami Dolphins led 27-14 with less than three minutes on Monday Night before the Tenessee Titans completed one of the more shocking comebacks of the 2023 NFL season. Coach Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins were stunned as Will Levis and the Titans needed just 13 plays — and a two-point conversion — to score 15 points and escape South Florida with a 28-27 win. Concerns and injuries are mounting with just one month remaining in the regular season — can McDaniel and the 2023 Miami Dolphins learn f...
Dec 13, 2023•50 min
The Miami Dolphins couldn't escape Monday Night Football with a win, and the injuries are piling up. Coach Mike McDaniel met with the media on Tuesday, confirming that center Connor Williams is finished for the season with a torn ACL. We discuss other injuries on the offensive line and provide updates for Robert Hunt and Terron Armstead. On top of that, wide receiver Tyreek Hill is battling an ankle injury. Are the injury issues becoming too much for Miami to handle? This clip originally aired o...
Dec 13, 2023•19 min
Tenessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel had an answer for everything Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel tried to do offensively on Monday night. Jaylen Waddle led the offense with 79 yards on six receptions but it wasn't enough to keep the sticks moving. The Dolphins looked uncomfortable with Tyreek Hill limited with an ankle injury — which is to be expected — but should Miami's offense have a fallback option this late into the McDaniel era on offense? This clip originally aired on the podcast: The Do...
Dec 13, 2023•13 min
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa explained to the media why he doesn't believe this team is the "same old Dolphins" following Monday night's stunning 28-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans — but does he have a point? The Dolphins were gift-wrapped 14 points while defensive tackle Zach Sieler scored on an interception returned for a touchdown. All that said, Miami's offense couldn't get much of anything going against a struggling Tennessee defense — is it time to push the panic button in Mia...
Dec 13, 2023•13 min
The Miami Dolphins begin a final stretch featuring four of five games at Hard Rock Stadium with an opportunity to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoff picture. Week 14's matchup features the Tenessee Titans and quarterback Wil Levis, who was sacked six times in last week's loss to the Colts. The Dolphins feature one of the best defenses, how can they hold down Derrick Henry and DeAndre Hopkins in prime time? Offensively, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Wadd...
Dec 11, 2023•37 min
Tenessee's pass defense is No. 22 in the NFL, opening the door for another big game by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The Titans have lost four of five games and will be without All-Pro Jeffrey Simmons. Miami's offense ranks No. 1 in pass offense and No. 2 in run offense — how much closer can Hill get to 2,000 receiving yards? The Dolphins are working De'Von Achane back into the mix, who is just one of four players with nine touchdowns in the first six career games. Mi...
Dec 11, 2023•13 min
Monday night's matchup against the Tennesse Titans could mark the fifth straight game the Miami Dolphins play with a different offensive line combination. Right guard Robert Hunt has already been ruled out of the game due to a hamstring injury. Left tackle Terron Armstead, meanwhile, was limited in practice back-to-back days with ankle and knee injuries. Defensively, Jevon Holland continues recovering from knee injuries he suffered in the Black Friday win over the New York Jets. Vic Fangio prais...
Dec 11, 2023•12 min
The Buffalo Bills have lost three of the last five games, but Sunday's win over Kansas City has them back over .500 and in the playoff race with four games left in the regular season. Buffalo plays against the Cowboys, Chargers, and Patriots before ending the regular season against the Dolphins — would you have been happier if the Bills fell out of the playoff race instead of Miami moving closer to the top seed in the playoff race? This clip originally aired on the podcast: Titans at Dolphins We...
Dec 11, 2023•9 min
From 'The Boone Podcast' ( subscribe here ): Miami Dolphins CEO Tom Garfinkel talks to Bret Boone about Dolphins' owner Stephen Ross, GM Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 09, 2023•13 min
The Miami Dolphins and right tackle Austin Jackson agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension worth up to $39 million on Thursday. Cat joins the show to discuss the decision to sign Jackson to a new deal after exceeding expectations throughout his fourth NFL season. With Jackson under contract, Christian Wilkins, Robert Hunt, Connor Williams, and Andrew Van Ginkel remain as soon-to-be free agents — can Chris Grier extend any other players before the season ends? We also run through the m...
Dec 08, 2023•44 min
The Miami Dolphins entered the 2023 season with plenty of top-end talent on both sides of the football. However, it doesn't take long to realize just how long the season is — and how many players are needed to succeed on the football field. The Dolphins sit at 9-3 with four of the final five games at home despite battling injuries to the offensive line, pass rush, and secondary throughout the season. When the season's 'script' leaked, was anyone banging the table for Andrew Van Ginkel's impact a...
Dec 07, 2023•41 min
The Miami Dolphins have started eight offensive line combinations this year and yet rank third in the NFL with an average of 1.5 sacks allowed per game this season. Considering injuries to Teron Armstead, Robert Hunt, Isaiah Wyan, and Connor Williams — four of the team's five starting offensive linemen — the unit's sustained success is hard to ignore. Miami's offensive line didn't just struggle in past years, it was one of the league's worst units. Coach Mike McDaniel, offensive coordinator Fran...
Dec 07, 2023•12 min
Miami entered the year with Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. expected to be the team's top two running backs entering the 2023 season. That said, it didn't take long for De'Von Achane to run through and steal the show, despite limited playing time. the former Texas A&M running back averages 9.5 yards on 56 carries through six games for 534 yards and seven touchdowns. Achane was targetted four times against the Commanders and it could be argued that yards we left on the field. Miami as one ...
Dec 07, 2023•13 min
Miami's pass rush has battled injuries through the season's first three months, but Andrew Van Ginkel has been a consistent force up front through 12 games. With four sacks, five runs stuffs, and 29 total tackles, he's consistently disrupted opposing offensive lines — on top of a pick-6 and six passes defended so far this season. Despite injuries, Miami defensive coordinator Vic Fangio leverages Van Ginkel's versatility in coverage and rushing the passer. The Dolphins entered the year with a fie...
Dec 07, 2023•10 min
It took the Miami Dolphins three plays to go 80-plus plays and score on the offense's opening drive — that's where we begin the podcast. Tua Tagovailoa connected with Tyreek Hill for two 60-plus touchdown passes in the first half of Sunday's game. Washington's defense had virtually no answers for Hill, who needs just over 500 receiving yards to pass 2,000 on the season. The Dolphins lost Jaelan Phillips for the year, but Andrew Van Ginkel — with a first-quarter pick-6 — and Emmanuel Ogbah kept M...
Dec 05, 2023•39 min
