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What Kind of Help Did the Dolphins Get in Week 13 (And How Remote Are the Playoff Chances)?

The Miami Dolphins continued their winning streak in Week 13, but they didn't receive all the help they could have gotten from the rest of the NFL results — and they still need a whole bunch of it to entertain any hopes of what would be maybe the most remarkable playoff berth in franchise history.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 1

Dolphins 2025 Week 13 Snap Count Observations: Checking out Waller's work load

What stood out regarding play counts in the Miami Dolphins' 21-17 victory against the New Orleans Saints: We'll start with the list of inactives, which did not include any front-line players because everybody on the 53-man roster was healthy enough to play.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 1

Why McDaniel was given a chance to save Dolphins' season after GM move

Why Mike McDaniel was given a chance to save Dolphins' season after Chris Grier move

The Dolphins could remain part of postseason conversations through at least Christmas.

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How many of the 37 players in NFL history with at least one 1,500-receiving-yard season in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / December 1

A pair of former Dolphins are discovering an uncomfortable truth as the 2025 season winds down — the grass isn't as green as they'd hoped in leaving Miami

It is hard to believe anyone was looking over at the Miami Dolphins during the first two months of this season with any envy for what was going down in South Florida.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 1

Tight Win to Keep the Season Alive

Tight Win to Keep the Season Alive The Miami Dolphins didn’t make it easy on themselves, but they walked out of Week 13 with a gritty, hard-fought win over the New Orleans Saints, one that keeps their faint playoff hopes alive and lifts them to 5–7 on the season.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 1

Defense Needs to Continue to Make Big Plays for Dolphins

Defense Needs to Continue to Make Big Plays for Dolphins The formula for the Dolphins to win games in 2025 seems pretty simple. Control the clock by keeping the ball on the ground on offense, and play a bend-but-do-not-break style of defense.

Tua Tagovailoa News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 30

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa takes accountability for nearly blowing game vs. Saints

The Miami Dolphins avoided a Week 13 meltdown, edging the struggling (2-10) New Orleans Saints 21-17 at Hard Rock Stadium. While the win may have given Miami a boost, the path to securing it was far from smooth.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 1

There's a surprise twist to one of the key moments in the Dolphins' 21-17 win over Saints that has one defender paying an unexpected cost

The Miami Dolphins' defense should rest easy tonight. The unit's awful start to the season appears to be fully in the rear-view mirror, and Miami, riding a three-game win streak after today's 21-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints, has held four of the last five opponents to 17 points or fewer.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 30

Inside Fitzpatrick's Game-Turning Play

The Miami Dolphins needed to make a few plays to hold off a late push from the New Orleans Saints, and Minkah Fitzpatrick’s return on a two-point try in the fourth quarter was arguably the biggest.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 30

Dolphins-Saints Week 13: The Five Biggest Plays

The Miami Dolphins extended their winning streak to three games with a hard-fought 21-17 victory against the New Orleans Saints at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / November 30

One of the Dolphins’ biggest stars fueled Miami’s 21-17 win over New Orleans by delivering multiple career firsts at the perfect time

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel likes to talk to his players about the importance of being your best when your best is required. In Miami's 21-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 13, there were a handful of players on Miami's roster who got the memo.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 30

Why Achane Eclipsing 1,000 yards for the First Time is so Impressive

The Miami Dolphins’ win against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday was far from pretty, but it did feature a major milestone for the team’s best player. Running back De’Von Achane eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards on the season after rushing for 134 yards on 22 carries against New Orleans.

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Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 30

Dolphins Week 13 Instant Takeaways: What Does Close Call Mean?

Wow, that was some crazy game, wasn't it? The good news is the Miami Dolphins were able to hang on against the New Orleans Saints thanks to two gigantic defensive plays in the final two minutes to make it four wins in their past five games and move to 5-7 on the season.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / November 30

One Game at a Time

In the National Football League, a win is a win. The Miami Dolphins’ victory over the lowly New Orleans Saints featured both well-executed and gruesome moments.

De'von Achane News / Field Level Media / November 30

De’Von Achane leads the Dolphins' attack as they hold off Saints

De'Von Achane rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown, Riley Patterson kicked four field goals and the host Miami Dolphins won their third straight game by holding off the New Orleans Saints 21-17 on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 30

Everything to Know from Dolphins' Week 13 Win vs. Saints

It shouldn’t have been as close as it was, but the Miami Dolphins won their fifth game of the season, beating the New Orleans Saints 21-17 at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. The Dolphins led 16-0 at halftime and then sputtered on offense, while the Saints finally found some traction.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / November 30

Dolphins Stock Up/Stock Down Report: Dolphins vs Saints Recap

Week 13 of the regular season is in the books, and the Miami Dolphins did not play a great game at all, especially on offense, but came away with a victory over the lowly New Orleans Saints.

Miami Dolphins News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

What Should Miami Dolphins Do When Jason Sanders Is Healthy?

Jason Sanders is the longest-serving player on the Miami Dolphins, but he has not been able to take the field at all in the 2025 season. Sanders, a 2018 seventh-round (229th overall) pick for the Dolphins and a one-time All-Pro, has been sidelined for the entire season so far.

Tyreek Hill News / Athlon Sports / November 30

Tyreek Hill Sends Message to Dolphins Amid Chiefs Rumors

Tyreek Hill began his NFL career as one of the league’s most explosive weapons with the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming a three-time first-team All-Pro and a central figure in their championship run at the end of the 2019 season.

Jordyn Brooks News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

Jordyn Brooks the Brightest Spark for Miami Dolphins Defense

The Miami Dolphins defense has struggled at times throughout the 2025 season, but one player has emerged as a truly bright spark. The Dolphins find themselves

Miami Dolphins News / Field Level Media / November 29

Dolphins activate TE Darren Waller, OL Austin Jackson off IR

The Miami Dolphins activated tight end Darren Waller and offensive lineman Austin Jackson off injured reserve on Saturday, one day before a home game against the New Orleans Saints.