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Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills close with 56-26 win over Miami, set to face Colts

By John Wawrow Jan. 03, 2021 07:31 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

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

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (24) runs after intercepting a pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 01:34 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle's star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City's standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2020 09:00 AM EST

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) runs back an interception intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dolphins' X-factor is NFL interception leader Xavien Howard

By Steven Wine Dec. 02, 2020 03:30 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

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jets ready for Dolphins, certain they'll get win this season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 27, 2020 01:58 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) is hit by Miami Dolphins free safety Eric Rowe (21) as outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (44) and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis (98) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 20-13. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Gashed again: Dolphins still trying to shore up run defense

By Steven Wine Nov. 25, 2020 04:59 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 cornerback Xavien Howard (25) runs after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins are in the hunt for first division title since 2008

By Steven Wine Nov. 16, 2020 02:53 PM EST

Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham (40) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:18 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) runs as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tua, Dolphins reach midseason riding 4-game winning streak

By Steven Wine Nov. 09, 2020 11:39 AM EST

Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91) forces Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) to fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Dolphins' defensive end Shaq Lawson, right, recovered the ball for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Tagovailoa, Dolphins rally for 34-31 win over Cardinals

By David Brandt Nov. 08, 2020 07:48 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 04:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16), during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Twelve months ago, they were 0-7 under first-year coach Brian Flores and allowing 34.0 points a game, and they went on to surrender the most points in franchise history. They've gone from worst to first in the NFL, and are now giving up 18.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Stingy, aggressive defense has Dolphins in playoff race

By Steven Wine Nov. 04, 2020 02:08 PM EST