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Upon Further Review: More Takeaways from Dolphins Week 15 Loss vs. Steelers

Upon Further Review: More Takeaways from Dolphins Week 15 Loss vs. Steelers

The Miami Dolphins were officially eliminated from playoff contention with their 28-15 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday night.  It was a game in which Miami had every chance to rewrite the book on the Mike McDaniel era — it was a cold-weather game against a good team in prime time.  Well, the Dolphins didn’t dispel a single narrative.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16
What Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle said about Jalen Ramsey’s trash talk

What Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle said about Jalen Ramsey’s trash talk

Following the Miami Dolphins’ 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football in Week 15, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle addressed postgame chatter involving former teammate Jalen Ramsey.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 16
Steelers could make bold Week 17 decision after 'MNF' win

Steelers could make bold Week 17 decision after 'MNF' win over Dolphins

By earning a 28-15 win over the Dolphins on Monday night, the Steelers improved to 8-6 and ensured they'd keep their lead over the 7-7 Baltimore Ravens in the battle for the AFC North division title.

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Dolphins-Steelers Week 15: The Five Biggest Plays

Dolphins-Steelers Week 15: The Five Biggest Plays

The Miami Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention when their winning streak was stopped at four games in a 28-15 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 16
Troy Aikman rips Tua Tagovailoa after league-leading 15th interception

Troy Aikman rips Tua Tagovailoa after league-leading 15th interception

Aikman didn't hold back after Tagovailoa tossed another interception.

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Minkah Fitzpatrick News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16
Dolphins’ Minkah Fitzpatrick makes emotional confession after suffering injury

Dolphins’ Minkah Fitzpatrick makes emotional confession after suffering injury

The Miami Dolphins bowed to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, and suffered some tough injury news along the way. Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick went down with a calf injury in the contest.

Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / December 16
Dolphins have no easy fix for tenuous QB position

Dolphins have no easy fix for tenuous QB position

On Monday, the Dolphins were officially eliminated from playoff contention following an ugly 28-15 road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16
Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel responds to Troy Aikman’s brutal MNF criticism

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel responds to Troy Aikman’s brutal MNF criticism

The Miami Dolphins once again couldn’t play in cold weather. And they got a warm blast of hot air from Troy Aikman. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel responded to Aikman’s brutal and thorough Monday Night Football criticism, according to a post on X by David Furones.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16
Dolphins most to blame for embarrassing MNF loss to Steelers

Dolphins most to blame for embarrassing MNF loss to Steelers

The Miami Dolphins saw their playoff hopes vanish into the freezing Pittsburgh air on Monday night. A 28-15 loss to the Steelers not only snapped their four-game winning streak but also mathematically eliminated them from postseason contention.​ While the final score suggests a two-possession game, the reality was far uglier for most of the night.

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Mike McDaniel has officially failed to escape the one thing Dolphins owner Stephen Ross once warned would threaten his job as Miami's head coach

Mike McDaniel has officially failed to escape the one thing Dolphins owner Stephen Ross once warned would threaten his job as Miami's head coach

The Miami Dolphins are waking up this morning finding themselves in a familiar position. Just like in 2024, the Dolphins are 6-8 as they leave Week 15 of the season with three games left to play.

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40-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Edge Pats in Pivotal Monday Night Thriller

With the 1985 AFC title on the line, the New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins at the Orange Bowl. The 1985 AFC East title, however, went the way of the Dolphins, thanks to a Monday night thriller at the same location.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 16
McDaniel shares harsh truths about Dolphins after playoff elimination

Mike McDaniel shares harsh truths about Dolphins after playoff elimination

The Miami Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention when they suffered a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.

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Dolphins Eliminated From Playoffs After 28-15 Loss To Steelers

Dolphins Eliminated From Playoffs After 28-15 Loss To Steelers

The 2025-26 NFL playoff picture is one step closer to becoming fully visible. The Miami Dolphins eliminated news breaks from Week 15 of Monday Night Football.

Troy Aikman News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16
‘Flabbergasted’ Troy Aikman did not hold back on Miami’s MNF tactics

‘Flabbergasted’ Troy Aikman did not hold back on Miami’s MNF tactics

The Miami Dolphins fell to 6-8 with their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. The 28-15 defeat snapped Miami’s four-game winning streak and officially eliminated the team from playoff contention.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 15
Everything to Know from Dolphins Week 15 loss vs. Steelers

Everything to Know from Dolphins Week 15 loss vs. Steelers

The Miami Dolphins’ win streak is over, and so is their chance at making a miracle run to the playoffs. The Dolphins dropped to 6-8 on the season after

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / December 15
The Dolphins got no favors in Week 15 but what’s really at stake down the stretch goes far beyond playoff math

The Dolphins got no favors in Week 15 but what’s really at stake down the stretch goes far beyond playoff math

The Miami Dolphins did not get a lot of help from the rest of the NFL in Week 15. Miami entered this week's slate of games on the fringes of playoff contention and, before even playing their Monday Night Football contest against the Steelers, saw their pathways to the postseason whittled away to almost none.

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Dolphins Making Three Moves For Monday Night

Dolphins Making Three Moves For Monday Night

The Miami Dolphins announced they have promoted OLB Quinton Bell from the practice squad and waived OLB Andre Carter II.  They also elevated OT Kion Smith from the practice squad to the active roster.  Bell, 29, was a seventh-round pick to the Raiders out of Prairie View A&M in the 2019 draft.

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