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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.

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.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

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

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

Life just got a little harder for one of the Miami Dolphins’ most underperforming units ahead of Week 9

One unit for the Miami Dolphins has been sorely missing some bright spots. And now the best part of it will be missing in Week 9. The list of “pros” for the Miami Dolphins’ special teams unit this season is, frankly, a bit too short.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / November 8

45-Year Phiniversary: Brudzinski’s Pick in OT Sets Up Winning Kick as Dolphins Edge Pats, 30-27

The Miami Dolphins teams of the early-1980s were defined by the defenses. With names to include Bob Baumhower, Doug Betters, Bob Brudzinski and Glenn and Lyle Blackwood, it came to be known as the “Killer Bs”.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Slowik sees promise in Willis’ distribution, demands greater consistency

For Bobby Slowik, a passing game that reaches multiple receivers can be more encouraging than one dominated by a single big performance. The Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator likes what that distribution suggests about Malik Willis’ decisions, even as he sees unfinished work in the offense’s consistency.

Bobby Slowik News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Dolphins seek renewed aggression against Lions’ physical front

With the cadre of new coaches roaming the sidelines and facilities at Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Dolphins’ offense has been entrusted to Offensive Coordinator Bobby Slowik.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 7

Breaking Down the Dolphins Saturday Updates for the Detroit Game

The Miami Dolphins indeed look like they'll be missing one of their running backs against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. That's the biggest conclusion we can reach from their weekly Saturday moves, which this time included the practice squad elevations of running back Carlos Washington Jr.

Zane Gonzalez News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 7

Dolphins Elevating K Zane Gonzalez & RB Carlos Washington

Ahead of Week 9, the Dolphins announced the activation of K Zane Gonzalez and RB Carlos Washington. Gonzalez, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Browns back in 2017.

Demeioun Robinson News / A to Z Sports / November 6

‘This is a different flavor rusher than we’ve seen all year’—Miami Dolphins pass rusher Chop Robinson just received high praise from an unlikely source

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had some pretty strong words for Miami Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson’s game. The Miami Dolphins will be seeking their second win of the 2026 season on Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Ravens, Lamar Jackson reportedly want to stay together 'for a very long time,' but trade rumors persist

It sounds like the Ravens aren't yet thinking about hitting a reset button regarding Lamar Jackson during the upcoming offseason.

Ravens Still Willing To Make Lamar Jackson NFL’s Highest-Paid Player

Report says 'at least one team doing advance homework' on possible trade for Ravens' Lamar Jackson

Ravens refuse to blame losing streak on the loss of Lamar Jackson

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Stadium Rant / November 6

Miami Dolphins Vs Detroit Lions Week 9: A Harsh Reality Check

The Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions Week 9 matchup brings two organizations heading in completely different directions to Hard Rock Stadium. November football separates contenders from pretenders.