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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass 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)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:22 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 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

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

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 defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. Ogbah is leading the charge for the Miami Dolphins’ defense. He has become a playmaker for a disruptive unit that ranks second in the NFL in takeaways per game and fourth in points allowed. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Ogbah's breakout season helps Dolphins join playoff race

By Steven Wine Nov. 18, 2020 02:22 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

Buffalo Bills fans celebrate their team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 31-28. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins look improved from early 2019 but are still 0-2

By Steven Wine Sep. 21, 2020 02:06 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass, during the first half at an NFL football gam against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 01:11 PM EST

Miami Dolphins running back Patrick Laird (42) is tackled by New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins at New York Giants 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:29 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speaks to the media after an NFL football practice in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom Canavan)
Dolphins face Giants in game between 2 of NFL's worst teams

By Tom Canavan Dec. 12, 2019 04:30 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) fumbles the ball as he's hit by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (56) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Fitzpatrick recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Sanders kicks 7 FGs, but Dolphins inept in red zone vs. Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 08, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) heads to the locker room after stopping to sign autographs for fans following a 24-17 win over the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Chiefs clinch AFC West; Ravens clinch playoffs

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 05:52 PM EST

New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (9) kicks the winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Ficken FG, controversial call lead Jets past Dolphins 22-21

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 08, 2019 04:33 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, right, signs autographs before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 11:18 AM EST

Dolphins-Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 02:49 PM EST
MIAMI (3-9) at NEW YORK JETS (4-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Jets by 6 RECORD VS....

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby (21) runs after intercepting a pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 01:21 PM EST