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Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread Vol. 657

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, […]

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De’Von Achane is the Dolphins MVP – The Splash Zone 12/5/25

The Miami Dolphins are looking to stay on a winning streak when they take on the New York Jets this weekend. RB De’Von Achane has been a big reason as to why the Dolphins have been able to win, especially in their upset win against the Buffalo Bills. The offense has gone through a little […]

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NFL Week 14 Thursday Night Football: – Cowboys at Lions picks and odds

After a three-game Thanksgiving feast of football last week, we return to the standard one Thursday Night Football game in Week 14 – though it does feature two of the teams from Thanksgiving. The Dallas Cowboys visit the Detroit Lions tonight to kick off this week’s schedule. The Lions hosted the Green Bay Packers in […]

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Week 14 Poll: Will the Dolphins stay hot this week?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Dolphins fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

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3 Miami Dolphins Players You Should Vote For This Pro Bowl Season

Voting for the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl kicked off a few days ago, and after a week’s worth of voting, some of your favorite Miami Dolphins players are among the top vote-getters at their respective positions. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelisserro, as of 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, December 1st, these three Dolphins players […]

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Former Dolphins receiver Brian Hartline accepts head coaching position with USF

Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline is returning to Florida, this time as the head coach of the University of South Florida. Multiple media outlets reported on the hire Wednesday morning with ESPN reporting that Hartline is expected to continue his duties as offensive coordinator for Ohio State throughout the remainder of the postseason. […]

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Five Things I Think I Think About the Miami Dolphins – Week 13

Greetings fellow humans. I am also a human and not an AI chat bot. You can be certain of this because of how we are the same species and both support the Miami Dolphins NFL (TM) Football Team. They played the New Orleans Saints NFL (TM) Football Team on Sunday November 30th, 2025. The final […]

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Fins Up, Fins Down | Week Thirteen

The Miami Dolphins have won three straight games, and four out of their last five to bring their record to 5-7 on the season after starting a discouraging 1-5. However, against a team led by a rookie quarterback in Tyler Shough, a second-year 7th round wide receiver in Devaughn Vele, and a rookie sixth round […]

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Do the Dolphins have a Tua problem – The Splash Zone 12/3/25

The Miami Dolphins are on a three game win streak thanks in large part to a running game that is working so well at the moment. However, the same cannot be said for the Dolphins passing attack. It’s been a struggle all season and QB Tua Tagovailoa just hasn’t looked like himself out there. Between […]

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Dolphins re-sign offensive lineman Kion Smith

The Miami Dolphins re-signed offensive lineman Kion Smith on Tuesday, this time to the practice squad — bringing back the 27-year-old after cutting him and tight end Hayden Rucci to make room for the returns of tight end Darren Waller and right tackle Austin Jackson late last week. Rucci was claimed by the Detroit Lions […]

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Miami Dolphins favored to extend win streak to four

The Miami Dolphins have won their last three games and four of their last five contests. The wins – other than the Week 10 victory over the Buffalo Bills – have not been the prettiest victories ever, but they all count the same at the end of the day. Heading into Week 14, Miami faces […]

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Miami Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player | Week Thirteen | Game Saver

After taking a 16-0 lead into halftime against the New Orleans Saints in week thirteen, the Miami Dolphins found themselves needing some late game magic to claim victory at home coming off of the bye week. However, in this contest, the late game heroics didn’t come from Miami’s offense — it was the defense that […]

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Dolphins playoff chances after recent win – The Splash Zone 12/2/25

To be clear, the Miami Dolphins are absolute long shots to make the playoffs this season. They need so much help from other teams and they have to win out, to have any chance at all. Unfortunately, the Dolphins didn’t get much help this past weekend even though they won their game. It’s looking bleak […]

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Lions claim former Dolphins tight end Hayden Rucci

On Monday, the Detroit Lions claimed former Miami Dolphins tight end Hayden Rucci. Rucci was waived by Miami on Saturday alongside offensive lineman Kion Smith to make room for the returns of tight end Darren Waller and starting right tackle Austin Jackson. There were some rumblings about the Dolphins desire to return Rucci to the […]

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Dolphins survive against the Saints – The Splash Zone 12/1/25

The Miami Dolphins took on the New Orleans Saints yesterday and it was a bit too close for comfort. The Dolphins offense started out hot with some great play from the run game and then they decided they wanted to throw the ball. QB Tua Tagovailoa just didn’t have a good game and that is […]

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