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Caleb Douglas Is the Miami Dolphins’ Next Superstar Wide Receiver

The Miami Dolphins may have found their next star at wide receiver. Caleb Douglas returned from an ankle injury Sunday and immediately changed the game, catching two passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns in Miami’s 28-25 win over the New York Jets.

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Malik Willis answered his Miami Dolphins critics with a performance that was even better than it looked

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis posted one of the NFL’s best single-game performances of the season against the New York Jets. The noise was loud.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Miami Dolphins Find a Winning Formula in 28–25 Victory Over New York Jets

The Miami Dolphins finally broke through Sunday, beating the New York Jets 28–25 for their first victory of the season and the first win of Jeff Hafley’s tenure as an NFL head coach.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Four Good Things and Four Not-So-Good Things From Miami’s Win

The Dolphins can enjoy their first win without pretending it solved everything. Sunday’s 28-25 result against the Jets supplied a blueprint worth keeping and several flaws that must be corrected before New England visits.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Miami Dolphins' Position-Group Report: Offense Establishes an Identity

Miami’s 28-25 victory over the Jets offered its most complete offensive picture of the season, even if the defense allowed the finish to become uncomfortable.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 25

Five Instant Overreactions to the Dolphins-Jets Matchup

The Miami Dolphins grabbed their first win of the season against the New York Jets. Their 28 to 25 victory marks the first of Jeff Hafley's Miami tenure, which means it's time to overreact to this game.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Win #1 For Miami!

Hey, Detroit! You can have your monkey back. Now that the Miami Dolphins have secured win #1 for the 2026 season, the talk of going winless and 0-17 can end and the Detroit Lions can keep that mantle.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 25

Highlighting Five Key Plays in Dolphins' Week 7 Victory Vs Jets

The Miami Dolphins no longer have a zero in the win column. Even with a 0-5 record, head coach Jeff Hafley said it's fun to be around the team, given their connection and love for the game.

Jeff Hafley News / A to Z Sports / October 25

‘There was no doubt in my mind’—Jeff Hafley’s biggest decision was made for him during an exchange on the sidelines during 28-25 win over Jets

The Miami Dolphins are in the win column, and Jeff Hafley knew it was over before the clock hit triple zeroes. Welcome to the win column, Miami! The Miami Dolphins are victorious.

Caleb Douglas News / Dolphins Talk / October 25

Dolphins Get First Win as Caleb Douglas Breaks Out

Dolphins Get First Win as Caleb Douglas Breaks Out Nothing beats a matchup against the New York Jets to get your faltering team right. The Miami Dolphins came into Sunday’s matchup with the Jets winless, while New York was 2-3.

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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.

Malik Willis News / Field Level Media / October 25

Malik Willis guides Dolphins past Jets for long-sought first win

Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes to rookie Caleb Douglas and ran for another to help the Miami Dolphins pick up their first win, beating the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25

Jets' Aaron Glenn era may have hit rock bottom with loss to Dolphins

The Aaron Glenn era for the New York Jets was already off to a bad start with just five wins in his first 23 games. It somehow managed to get worse on Sunday with what might have been their worst-showing yet in a 28-25 loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins.

Malik Willis guides Dolphins past Jets for long-sought first win

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 25

Dolphins Stock Up, Stock Down: Winners and Losers vs. Jets

Dolphins Stock Up, Stock Down: Winners and Losers vs. Jets The Miami Dolphins got their first win of the season as they traveled north and beat their division rival, the NY Jets.

Demeioun Robinson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

Dolphins DE Chop Robinson Drawing Interest Ahead Of Deadline

Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter report that Dolphins DE Chop Robinson will likely draw interest as the trade deadline approaches. However, the duo adds that the Dolphins view Robinson as part of their future rather than a trade piece, but will still answer calls at the deadline.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

It took until Week 7 for Dolphins to actually lead in a game

The Miami Dolphins are one of the few teams in the league still searching for their first win of the season. The good news is that they have a chance to change that this week against the New York Jets, and they were already off to a good start in the first quarter.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Three Reasons Miami Can Beat the Jets — and Three Reasons It Won’t

The Dolphins return from their bye with a healthier offense and an opportunity to earn their first victory. The Jets remain the more widely favored team, but Sunday’s lineup changes give Miami specific reasons to believe the matchup is manageable.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Game-Day Depth Charts: Hall’s Absence and Miami’s Kicker Change Stand Out

The final inactive lists create several meaningful changes to the Dolphins-Jets depth charts Sunday. The largest are in New York’s backfield and left guard spot, Miami’s reserve defense and the Dolphins’ kicking operation.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Miami Dolphins Week 7 inactive list brings a surprise that will upend the defensive depth chart against the Jets

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets released their inactives for Week 7 and the biggest surprise is a veteran defender who will be down for Miami. The inactive lists are out for the both the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets for their Week 7 clash.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 25

Veterans Highlight Week 7 Dolphins Inactive Info

While they'll be welcoming back a couple of their rookie draft picks, the Miami Dolphins won't have a couple of veterans when they face the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 25

‘Part of their future’—The NFL’s two biggest insiders throw cold water on trade speculation around one Miami Dolphins player

The Miami Dolphins will surely receive phone calls ahead of the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline. But ESPN’s biggest insiders threw cold water on one possible target.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 25

The Five Dolphins Players in the Spotlight in Week 7

The MIami Dolphins will be back in action against the New York Jets on Sunday, and the mission will remain the same. The Dolphins still are looking for their first victory of the season, but more importantly want to see progress and improvement, particularly after the disappointing showing in the last outing against the Cincinnati Bengals.