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2026 Miami Dolphins quarterly report card: How much progress did the defense make in the second quarter?

The second quarter of the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 campaign is in the books. How did Miami’s performance on defense evolve? The second quarter of the Miami Dolphins‘ first season under new head coach Jeff Hafley is in the books.

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Relentless Dolphins Produce Another Strong Effort

Relentless Dolphins Produce Another Strong Effort Another strong effort and another loss. The young Dolphins were again outmatched by a much stronger team and held their own until they could no longer.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 9

Four Losers And Four Winners From Miami's Week 9 Loss

Despite an exceptional performance by the defense, the Miami Dolphins were unable to knock off the Detroit Lions, falling by a score of 19-9 as they remain winless at Hard Rock Stadium.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / November 9

Miami Dolphins Vs. Detroit Lions Week Nine: Effort Doesn’t Count

The Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions Week Nine matchup exposed the same frustrating reality for Miami: effort means little when it fails to produce wins.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rush for at least 25 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

The '400-yard, 5-TD NFL games' quiz

Jeff Hafley News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

What has Dolphins’ Jeff Hafley ‘encouraged’ despite Lions loss, 1-7 start

The Miami Dolphins suffered a brutal loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 9. Miami was hoping to stun Detroit, who entered this game on a three-game winning streak.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 8

The Miami Dolphins’ Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions produced one of the most unlikely firsts in NFL history

The Miami Dolphins fell to 1-7 on the season but claimed a little bit of NFL history in the process. The Miami Dolphins were, once again, competitive in Week 9.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 8

Don’t be surprised if the clock strikes midnight for one Miami Dolphins player after Sunday’s 19-9 loss to the Detroit Lions

The Miami Dolphins fell to 1-7 on the season with a 19-9 loss to Detroit on Sunday. Don’t be surprised if it’s the last time we see one member of the roster suit up for the team The Miami Dolphins‘ 19-9 loss at the hand of the Detroit Lions in Week 9 was a bit of a mixed bag.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 8

Five Instant Overreactions to the Dolphins-Lions Matchup

The Miami Dolphins fought hard, but ultimately lost to the Detroit Lions in a 19-9 bout. There is plenty to analyze in this game from Sunday afternoon, so let's overreact to some of the key developments.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / November 8

Miami Dolphins Show Promise but Remain Sloppy in Loss to Lions

Miami Dolphins Show Promise but Remain Sloppy in Loss to Lions Another week, another loss for the Miami Dolphins, who fell to 1-7 after losing to the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Jacob Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Dolphin Shining Star - Jacob Rodriguez

If there was a silver lining in the Miami Dolphins’ 19-9 loss to Detroit, it was rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. The Texas Tech product flew across the Hard Rock Stadium turf all afternoon, looking every bit like the first-year standout the front office expected.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Dolphins Fall to Lions, 19-9

Self-inflicted wounds and a stagnant offense grounded the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Head Coach Jeff Hafley’s squad fell 19-9 to the high-powered Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium, sliding to a frustrating 1-7 record.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Malik Willis News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Did Malik Willis' Groin Injury Cost the Miami Dolphins a Win?

When a franchise quarterback’s greatest weapon is his mobility, any injury that anchors him to the pocket is a recipe for disaster. For Miami Dolphins

Jeff Hafley News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Grading Head Coach Jeff Hafley

The Dolphins gave themselves a game to win Sunday. They never supplied the touchdown that could have changed it. Detroit left Hard Rock Stadium with a 19-9 victory, while Miami fell to 1-7 after an afternoon in which every Dolphins point came from Zane Gonzalez’s foot.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 8

Miami Dolphins Week 9 Instant Takeaways: Time for New Specialists, Suggestions for Offense

That the Miami Dolphins lost against the Detroit Lions to fall to 1-7 in this rebuilding season wasn't a surprise at all, but how it came about? That was a different story.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / November 8

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

Dolphins Stock Up/Stock Down Report: Dolphins vs Lions Recap The Miami Dolphins played tough for three quarters and defended spectacularly for most of the day against one of the league’s elite offenses.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Three Reasons Miami Will Win — and Three Reasons It Won’t

There is a difference between finding a path to an upset and predicting that the Dolphins will take it. Sunday offers reasons for Miami to believe it can challenge Detroit, along with reasons the Lions remain a demanding assignment.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Who Wins? Experts Pick

The Miami Dolphins don’t need permission from the prediction pages to make Sunday interesting. They do need to understand what those pages are actually predicting.

Jalen Tolbert News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 8

Veteran Jalen Tolbert's Return to the Sidelines Highlights Dolphins Week 9 Inactive List

Veteran wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is back on the Miami Dolphins inactive list, which was highlighted by injured running back Jaylen Wright. As we predicted

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 8

Why the Dolphins Are Off to a Good Start in Trying to Duplicate Detroit's Success Story

The Miami Dolphins will be facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday for the first time since the 2022 season, and the Lions sure have come a long way since then.

Jaylen Wright News / Dolphins Talk / November 8

Jaylen Wright Out for Dolphins vs. Lions

Jaylen Wright Out for Dolphins vs. Lions The Miami Dolphins will miss running back Jaylen Wright in Sunday’s Week 9 matchup against the Detroit Lions. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Wright will miss the game against Detroit with a quadriceps injury.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / November 8