Miami’s first win changed more than the standings. It strengthened the cases of several young players, clarified portions of the offensive hierarchy and exposed defensive issues that will shape preparation for New England.
Malik Willis finally looked like the quarterback the Miami Dolphins paid for. After weeks of inconsistent play and costly turnovers, Willis delivered his best performance of the season in Miami’s 28-25 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Taking a look at the Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades after week 7 for the Miami Dolphins, the first win of the season helped the team increase its grades.
The Miami Dolphins finally have a win — and they can thank Malik Willis, Caleb Douglas and a bruising ground game for getting them there. Miami defeated the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday, snapping its five-game losing streak and avoiding a 0-6 start.
Did the Miami Dolphins change the pecking order of a position on defense during their Week 6 bye? The Miami Dolphins said several times that they used their Week 6 bye to zoom out and assess their efforts.
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.
No, the Miami Dolphins are not suddenly going to make a playoff push because they got off the schneid and got their first victory of the 2026 season Sunday.
The Miami Dolphins were able to get their first win of the season in Week 7 against the New York Jets, and it was probably the best game they played so far.
Miami’s first win reshuffles the player power rankings because several young contributors carried larger responsibilities against the Jets. These rankings weigh season importance, recent performance, role and the player’s influence on the next game.
One victory seven weeks into the 2026 season gets the projected 0-17 monkey off its back but the team still has a mountain to climb back to respectability.
Rejoice if you'd like, as the Miami Dolphins are no longer winless, taking down the New York Jets in a 28-25 thriller. If you're on the side of the room that thinks going winless would be better for "draft capital," please chill out.
We’re less than 100 yards away from a Miami Dolphins single-season franchise record falling. Now, more than ever, it seems like quarterbacks are being charged with carrying more of the offensive load for franchises.
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.
Gloria Clemente’s Fable as Miami Goes 1-0 Almost two years ago, I traveled south through the snowbound Swedish countryside, from Sundsvall in Västernorrland County to the capital, Stockholm, on the trail of a long-forgotten serial killer.
What stood out regarding play counts in the Miami Dolphins' 28-25 victory against the New York Jets on Sunday: We'll start with the list of inactives, which was highlighted by veterans Jalen Tolbert and Wille Gay Jr., the latter being kept out after missing practice time this week because of illness.
Miami Dolphins Earn First Win: 6 Key Takeaways vs. Jets The Miami Dolphins traveled to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and delivered a strong team effort to earn their first win of the 2026 season.
Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley celebrated an emotional milestone after his team defeated the New York Jets. 28-25 on Sunday. The victory ended Miami’s winless start and followed a game in which the Dolphins finally took their first lead of the season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unfortunately for the Miami Dolphins, it’s pretty much a wrap on their season already. Miami has not won a game, which means it’s a good time for fans to look ahead to a 2027 NFL mock draft.
The Dolphins announced three roster moves on Saturday, activating S Kyle Louis from injured reserve. Miami also elevated K Zane Gonzalez and DE Max Llewellyn to the active roster Louis, 22, played four years at Pittsburgh after being a three-star recruit and the 130th-ranked athlete in the 2022 recruiting class out of East Orange, New Jersey.
Last year, the Dolphins were the recipients of several trade calls. Zach Sieler was among the players of interest to suitors, but no deal came close to taking place.