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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Patriots, doomed by slow start, look ahead to playoffs

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 09, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is pressured by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Miami Dolphins at Tennessee Titans 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:17 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Ian Book (16) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Waddle shines, Dolphins beat Saints 20-3 to win 7th straight

By Brett Martel Dec. 27, 2021 11:28 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints 12/27/2021

Dec. 27, 2021 07:11 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) gestures at the end of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 20-9. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins hit their bye week, and some aren't eager to stop

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 06, 2021 03:38 PM EST

New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Streak continues: Tua, Dolphins hold off Giants, win 20-9

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 05, 2021 04:11 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Myles Gaskin, left, makes a catch just before scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Mistakes, penalties doom Jets in 24-17 loss to Dolphins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 21, 2021 07:15 PM EST

New York Jets' Quincy Williams, right, tries to bring down Miami Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Dolphins win third straight, top Jets 24-17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 21, 2021 04:33 PM EST

Miami Dolphins players celebrate after cornerback Xavien Howard (25) scoring recuperating a fumble by Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins, Jets square off with all-time series tied 55-55-1

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 12:09 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Titans look to beat another 2020 playoff team, New Orleans

By Barry Wilner Nov. 12, 2021 01:16 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh directs from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
A stunner: Miami wins 2nd straight, tops Ravens 22-10

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 11, 2021 11:52 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) is tackled by Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Duke Riley (45), center, and Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Elandon Roberts (52), during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins 11/11/2021

Nov. 11, 2021 08:45 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates a touchdown pass with head coach John Harbaugh during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens seek to extend run of dominance over Dolphins

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2021 01:12 PM EST

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Teams combine for 9 turnovers; Dolphins defeat Texans 17-9

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 07, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) is congratulated by quarterback Josh Allen (17) after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills' cup half full after 2nd-half eruption against Miami

By John Wawrow Nov. 01, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White, rear, breaks up a pass to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isiah Ford (87) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Botched opportunities lead to Dolphins 7th straight loss

By Mark Ludwiczak Oct. 31, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates with Emmanuel Sanders (1) after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills wake up in second half to beat Dolphins 26-11

By John Wawrow Oct. 31, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford (87) center celebrates scoring a touchdown, with teammates tight end Mike Gesicki (88), left, and wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2), center, gets sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (3) gets a pat on the helmet by holder Rigoberto Sanchez (8) after Blankenship missed a 51-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 25-16. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Dolphins, Colts face off, both aiming to escape shaky starts

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 11:59 AM EDT