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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. The Miami Dolphins need a good game Sunday to ensure they get to keep playing, and that's especially true for Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores has benched Tagovailoa twice in the fourth quarter, including last week at Las Vegas, when backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick helped Miami overcome a pair of deficits in the final 10 minutes. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19

By Steven Wine Dec. 31, 2020 02:36 PM EST

Miami Dolphins players celebrate after kicker Jason Sanders (7) made a game-winning field goal with seconds left during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Fitz will watch as Dolphins try to get him into the playoffs

By Steven Wine Dec. 28, 2020 01:07 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) runs to score a touchdown against Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 26, 2020 11:32 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 08:20 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) attempts to stop Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:50 PM EST

Dolphins' 3 top pass-catchers questionable for Patriots

Dec. 18, 2020 03:02 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins' top three pass catchers are questionable for Sunday's game against New England. DeVante Parker (hamstring)...

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) catches a touchdown pass, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins may need to win 2 of final 3 games for playoff spot

By Steven Wine Dec. 14, 2020 03:25 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Frustrated Dolphins still in playoff race after loss to KC

By Steven Wine Dec. 13, 2020 06:39 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) go after the football after Mahomes fumbled the snap, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Mahomes, Chiefs clinch AFC West with 33-27 win over Dolphins

By Paul Gereffi Dec. 13, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) grabs a pass for a touchdown as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback LeShaun Sims (38) defends, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins begin tough closing stretch Sunday against Chiefs

By Steven Wine Dec. 07, 2020 03:29 PM EST

Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions

Dec. 06, 2020 07:28 PM EST
The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the...

Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tua throws for 296 yards as Dolphins beat Bengals 19-7

By Paul Gereffi Dec. 06, 2020 04:53 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs down the field for a touchdown on a 75-yard pass play against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
The Latest: Pats' Newton hits rushing TDs milestone for QBs

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2020 12:35 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard, right, breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets' Breshad Perriman, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Fitzpatrick, Dolphins keep Jets winless with 20-3 victory

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 29, 2020 04:12 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold gives a thumbs-up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:08 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Miami Dolphins free safety Eric Rowe (21) tackles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Big plays help Dolphins beat Rams 28-17 in Tua's 1st start

By Paul Gereffi Nov. 01, 2020 04:45 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Adam Shasheen (80) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ryan Neal (35) is celebrated by his teammates after intercepting a pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins 10/4/2020

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