Miami Dolphins
Across the reviewed sample, Miami was outgained in three games despite a yards-per-play edge in two. In two scoring sequences, offensive penalties increased the distance to gain before field goals.
4 reviewed games through Oct 4, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every game the team played.
What we keep seeing
Outgained under different per-play conditions
StrongMinnesota, San Francisco and Las Vegas gained more total yards than Miami in the reviewed games. Miami averaged more yards per play than Minnesota and Las Vegas, but less than San Francisco.
Penalties changed the opportunity set
ModerateIn two reviewed scoring sequences, Miami penalties lengthened the distance to gain before field goals. Against Kansas City, two defensive penalties also replaced unsuccessful third-down outcomes with first downs.
Opponents widened existing leads
StrongKansas City outscored Miami 10–0 in the fourth quarter, while San Francisco did so 21–0 in the third. Each extended a lead it already held.
Strengths
Per-play edge in two matchups
ModerateMiami averaged more yards per play than Minnesota and Las Vegas, although both opponents gained more total yards.
Weaknesses
Penalty setbacks in scoring sequences
ModeratePenalties increased Miami's distance to gain in field-goal sequences against Kansas City and Las Vegas. The Kansas City penalty also nullified a touchdown.
Third-down sacks created longer fourth downs
ThinAgainst Las Vegas, two fourth-quarter sacks left Miami facing fourth-and-10 and fourth-and-18. Miami punted after each.
Defensive penalties reset third downs
ThinAgainst Kansas City, illegal contact and roughing the passer nullified unsuccessful third-down outcomes and gave the Chiefs first downs.
An own recovery did not preserve possession
ThinAn aborted fourth-down punt against San Francisco cost Miami possession despite its own fumble recovery; San Francisco scored on the ensuing two plays.
Opponent plan
ThinDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
Apply a pass rush on third-down passing plays, seeking sacks that leave longer fourth downs.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Differences in reviewed games
Moderategame-to-game contrast
Miami averaged more yards per play than Minnesota but less than San Francisco; both opponents gained more total yards in their reviewed games.
Reviewed games
Minnesota's conversion edge made five field goals enough
Oct 4, 2026 · NFL · Minnesota Vikings · 15-10
Miami's penalty damage went deeper than the erased touchdown
Sep 27, 2026 · NFL · Kansas City Chiefs · 10-24
The 49ers kept scoring chances alive—and cut Miami's short
Sep 20, 2026 · NFL · San Francisco 49ers · 35-13
Raiders Rebuilt Their Lead and Left Miami Chasing Time
Sep 13, 2026 · NFL · Las Vegas Raiders · 27-13