2013 Miami Dolphins season

48th season in franchise history December 2013 March 2026 Miami Dolphins 2013 8–8 3rd AFC East Joe Philbin Jeff Ireland Stephen M. Ross Sun Life Stadium Did not qualify border:none; padding:0; 4 P Brandon Fields CB Brent Grimes C Mike Pouncey DE Cameron Wake File:Miami Dolphins Uniforms 2013-2014.png Dolphins seasons The 2013 season was the Miami Dolphins' 44th in the National Football league (NFL) and their 48th overall. The season concluded with the Dolphins finishing third in the AFC East division with an 8–8 record, and no postseason play for the fifth consecutive season. The Dolphins allowed a league-high 58 sacks.http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap2000000329780/mindblowing-stats-for-free-agency Mind-blowing stats for free agency National Football League February 27, 2014 February 27, 2014 March 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140304040004/http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap2000000329780/mindblowing-stats-for-free-agency live The Dolphins entered the season under second-year head coach Joe Philbin. 3 Personnel changes Logo change During the 2012 season, speculation about the Dolphins updating their current logo, which was introduced during the 1997 season, began during a conference call with season-ticket holders; as owner Stephen Ross and CEO Mike Dee eagerly agreed with a fan on the potential changing of the logo.Volin, Ben http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/sports/football/miami-dolphins-owner-stephen-ross-eager-uniform-st/nPRJM/ Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross eager for uniform, stadium changes Palm Beach Post June 11, 2012 June 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120615182104/http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/sports/football/miami-dolphins-owner-stephen-ross-eager-uniform-st/nPRJM/ March 12, 2013 On December 26, 2012, via Dolphins CEO Mike Dee's Twitter account, Dee unofficially announced that a logo change would take place, but the team was still considering different designs; and an official announcement would be provided sometime before the 2013 NFL draft.Dee, Mike https://twitter.com/MikeDeeFins/status/284077012824518656 CEO MikeDeeFins Twitter Account Twitter December 26, 2013 March 12, 2013 December 15, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221215055216/https://twitter.com/MikeDeeFins/status/284077012824518656 live On March 27, 2013, following an accidental leaking of the new Dolphins logo on NFL.com, Dee confirmed in a press conference that the leaked image, as seen on NFL.com, was in fact the new official logo.Florio Mike Mike Florio March 27, 2013 Dolphins confirm new logo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/27/dolphins-confirm-new-logo/ March 27, 2013 Pro Football Talk NBC March 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130330061805/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/27/dolphins-confirm-new-logo/ live This announcement came almost a month premature to the scheduled release date of the logo on April 25. Roster changes Signings Pos. Player 2012 Team Contract WR Mike Wallace Pittsburgh Steelers 5 years, $60 million LB Dannell Ellerbe Baltimore Ravens 5 years, $35 million LB Philip Wheeler Oakland Raiders 5 years, $26 million WR Brandon Gibson St. Louis Rams 3 years, $9.7 million CB Brent Grimes Atlanta Falcons 1 year, $5.5 million TE Dustin Keller New York Jets 1 year, $4.2 million OT Tyson Clabo Atlanta Falcons 1 year, $3.5 million DE Nathan Williams Minnesota Vikings Re-Signings Pos. Player Contract OT Nate Garner 3 years, $4.8 million FS Chris Clemons 1 year, $2.7 million WR Julius Pruitt 2 year, $1 million Departures Pos. Player 2013 Team OT Jake Long St. Louis Rams CB Sean Smith Kansas City Chiefs RB Reggie Bush Detroit Lions LB Kevin Burnett Oakland Raiders LB Karlos Dansby Arizona Cardinals DE Randy Starks Cleveland Browns TE Anthony Fasano Kansas City Chiefs DE Tony McDaniel Seattle Seahawks K Nate Kaeding Tampa Bay Buccaneers thumb|The Dolphins acquired Mike Wallace, who was viewed as the top free agent by analysts The Miami Dolphins entered the 2013 off-season with an estimated $45 million in salary cap space, third most among other teams, to retain the contracts of impending unrestricted free agents: running back Reggie Bush, safety Chris Clemons, tight end Anthony Fasano, wide receiver Brian Hartline, offensive tackle Jake Long, quarterback Matt Moore, cornerback Sean Smith and defensive tackle Randy Starks.Talking Points: Miami Dolphins don't have as much salary cap space as you think Volin Ben 2013 Palm Beach Post https://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2013/03/05/talking-points-miami-dolphins-dont-have-as-much-salary-cap-space-as-you-think/ March 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130308094358/http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2013/03/05/talking-points-miami-dolphins-dont-have-as-much-salary-cap-space-as-you-think/ March 8, 2013 live mdy-all As well as any future free agent signings, and 2013 NFL draft picks. On March 4, 2013, the Dolphins placed their franchise tag on defensive tackle Randy Starks, and Starks signed the franchise tender on March 20. The move kept Starks from becoming an unrestricted free agent and guaranteed him $8.45 million from the $3.72 million earned during the 2012 season.Walker James March 4, 2013 Dolphins franchise Randy Starks https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9014859/miami-dolphins-franchises-dt-randy-starks live https://web.archive.org/web/20200906201245/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9014859/miami-dolphins-franchises-dt-randy-starks September 6, 2020 March 11, 2013 ESPN.com Associated Press On March 8, 2013, coming off his best career season, wide receiver Brian Hartline signed a new five-year contract for an estimated $31 million to remain with the Dolphins. Hartline's agent Drew Rosenhaus believed Hartline could have received more money in the open market, but decided to take a discount to remain a Dolphin.ESPN.com News Services https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9030108/brian-hartline-miami-dolphins-agree-5-year-deal Brian Hartline back with Dolphins ESPN.com March 8, 2013 March 11, 2013 December 15, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181215175220/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9030108/brian-hartline-miami-dolphins-agree-5-year-deal live Shortly after, it was reported that quarterback Matt Moore signed a new two-year contract for an estimated $8 million, and should continue to play a backup role behind second year quarterback Ryan Tannehill.Sessler, Marc https://www.nfl.com/news/matt-moore-signs-new-contract-with-miami-dolphins-0ap1000000148748 Matt Moore signs new contract with Miami Dolphins NFL.com March 8, 2013 March 12, 2013 When the NFL free agency period began at 4 p.m. EST on March 12, 2013, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace, who was viewed as the top free agent prospect of the 2013 offseason by many analysts,Rosenthal, Gregg https://www.nfl.com/news/top-85-free-agents-andre-smith-available-0ap1000000145968 Top 85 free agents NFL.com March 15, 2013 March 27, 2013 August 5, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200805053428/https://www.nfl.com/news/top-85-free-agents-andre-smith-available-0ap1000000145968 live signed a five-year contract for an estimated $60 million.Kelly, Omar http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-miami-dolphins-make-big-splash-by-signing-receiver-mike-wallace-20130312,0,2916997.story Miami Dolphins agree to terms with Mike Wallace Sun-Sentinel News Online March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 May 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130525041732/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-miami-dolphins-make-big-splash-by-signing-receiver-mike-wallace-20130312,0,2916997.story live The Dolphins signed former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe to a five-year deal worth an estimated $35 million,Brinson, Ryan http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21862341/report-dolphins-sign-lb-philip-wheeler-to-5year-26-million-deal Dolphins sign LB Philip Wheeler to 5-year, $26 million deal CBS Sports News Online March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 and former Oakland Raiders linebacker Philip Wheeler to a five-year deal worth an estimated $26 million.Rosenthal, Gregg https://www.nfl.com/news/dannell-ellerbe-miami-dolphins-strike-35m-contract-0ap1000000150098 Dannell Ellerbe, Miami Dolphins agree to $35M deal NFL.com March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 September 6, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906200943/https://www.nfl.com/news/dannell-ellerbe-miami-dolphins-strike-35m-contract-0ap1000000150098 live Subsequently, Miami released veteran linebackers Karlos Dansby and Kevin Burnett.Kelly, Omar http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-miami-dolphins-release-linebacker-karlos-dansby-20130312,0,6505578.story https://archive.today/20130411215624/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-miami-dolphins-release-linebacker-karlos-dansby-20130312,0,6505578.story dead April 11, 2013 Miami Dolphins release linebacker Karlos Dansby Sun-Sentinel News Online March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 Brinson, Will http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21862399/dolphins-make-it-rain-in-south-beach-but-will-it-pay-off Dolphins make it rain in South Beach CBS Sports News Online March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 While safety Chris Clemons re-signed a one-year contract to remain a Dolphin,Kelly, Omar http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-miami-dolphins-have-resigned-chris-clemons-20130312,0,5680479.story https://archive.today/20130411212414/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-miami-dolphins-have-resigned-chris-clemons-20130312,0,5680479.story dead April 11, 2013 Miami Dolphins have re-signed Chris Clemons Sun-Sentinel News Online March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 and unrestricted free agent Anthony Fasano, who had spent the last five seasons in Miami, signed a four-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.Hanzus, Dan https://www.nfl.com/news/anthony-fasano-mike-devito-agree-to-k-c-chiefs-deals-0ap1000000150063 Anthony Fasano, Mike DeVito agree to K.C. Chiefs deals National Football League News Online March 12, 2013 March 15, 2013 June 7, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607074812/https://www.nfl.com/news/anthony-fasano-mike-devito-agree-to-k-c-chiefs-deals-0ap1000000150063 live On March 13, 2013, it was reported that Reggie Bush had signed a four-year $16 million contract to play for the Detroit Lions.https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9048053/detroit-lions-agree-deal-ex-miami-dolphins-rb-reggie-bush Lions add Reggie Bush to fold ESPN.com March 13, 2013 July 9, 2013 September 21, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190921151226/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9048053/detroit-lions-agree-deal-ex-miami-dolphins-rb-reggie-bush live On March 15, 2013, cornerback Sean Smith decided to part ways from the Dolphins and signed a new three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.ESPN.com News Services https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9056491/2013-nfl-free-agency-kansas-city-chiefs-sign-cornerback-sean-smith Chiefs sign Sean Smith ESPN.com March 15, 2013 March 21, 2013 December 15, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181215174713/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9056491/2013-nfl-free-agency-kansas-city-chiefs-sign-cornerback-sean-smith live Former New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller signed a new one-year contract, worth an estimated $4.25 million, and former St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson signed a new three-year contract with the Dolphins.Cimini, Rich https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9055918/dustin-keller-former-new-york-jets-tight-end-signs-miami-dolphins Dustin Keller signs with Dolphins ESPNNewYork.com March 15, 2013 March 21, 2013Volin, Ben https://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2013/03/15/report-miami-dolphins-sign-wr-brandon-gibson-too/ Miami Dolphins sign WR Bradon Gibson, too Palm Beach Post March 15, 2013 March 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130319210908/http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2013/03/15/report-miami-dolphins-sign-wr-brandon-gibson-too/ March 19, 2013 live mdy-all Former Dolphins 2008 first round draft pick, offensive tackle Jake Long, after courting offers from various teams, signed a new four-year contract, worth an estimated $34 million, with the St. Louis Rams on March 18, 2013.Bell, Jarrett https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2013/03/18/jake-long-saint-louis-rams-contract-nfl-free-agency/1996047/ Jake Long, St. Louis agree to four-year term USA Today Online March 18, 2013 March 21, 2013 On March 30, 2013, cornerback Brent Grimes signed a one-year $5.5 million year with the Dolphins.Kareem Copeland https://www.nfl.com/news/brent-grimes-signs-5-5m-contract-with-miami-dolphins-0ap1000000156092 Brent Grimes signs $5.5M contract with Miami Dolphins NFL.com March 30, 2013 March 30, 2013 June 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200628103615/https://www.nfl.com/news/brent-grimes-signs-5-5m-contract-with-miami-dolphins-0ap1000000156092 live On October 22, 2013, the Dolphins acquired offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie from the Baltimore Ravens for a conditional late round pick.Adam H. Beasley http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/22/3702801/miami-dolphins-trade-for-veteran.html Miami Dolphins trade for veteran offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie MiamiHerald.com October 22, 2013 October 26, 2013 October 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131022103618/http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/22/3702801/miami-dolphins-trade-for-veteran.html live 2013 draft class 2013 NFL draft The 2013 National Football League Draft was held from April 25–27 in the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Round Selection Player Position College Ref Notes 1 3Dion Jordan Defensive end Oregon Jim Corbett https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2013/04/25/miami-dolphins-dion-jordan/2114617/ Dolphins shake up NFL draft by picking Dion Jordan USA Today April 26, 2013 April 27, 2013 April 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130426102942/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2013/04/25/miami-dolphins-dion-jordan/2114617/ live Raiders trade [a] 2 54Jamar Taylor Cornerback Boise State Chris Perkins http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-04-26/sports/sfl-dolphins-select-cb-jamar-taylor-of-boise-state-in-second-round-20130426_1_r-j-stanford-friday-night-nolan-carroll Dolphins select CB Jamar Taylor of Boise State in second round Sun Sentinel April 26, 2013 April 27, 2013 May 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130501000619/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-04-26/sports/sfl-dolphins-select-cb-jamar-taylor-of-boise-state-in-second-round-20130426_1_r-j-stanford-friday-night-nolan-carroll dead Raiders trade [a] Colts trade [b] 3 77 Dallas Thomas Guard Tennessee Kevin Nogle http://www.thephinsider.com/2013/4/26/4272634/nfl-draft-results-dolphins-pick-ot-dallas-thomas-with-77th-overall NFL Draft Results: Dolphins Pick OT Dallas Thomas with 77th overall pick SB Nation The Phinsider April 26, 2013 April 27, 2013 April 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130429064611/http://www.thephinsider.com/2013/4/26/4272634/nfl-draft-results-dolphins-pick-ot-dallas-thomas-with-77th-overall live 93 Will Davis Cornerback Utah State Alessandro Miglio https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1620014-will-davis-to-dolphins-how-does-the-cb-fit-with-miami Will Davis to Dolphins: How Does the CB Fit with Miami? Bleacher Report April 27, 2013 April 27, 2013 May 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130501021051/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1620014-will-davis-to-dolphins-how-does-the-cb-fit-with-miami live multiple trades [c] 4 104 Jelani Jenkins Linebacker Florida https://www.foxnews.com/sports/florida-lb-jelani-jenkins-taken-by-dolphins-in-4th-round-of-draft/ Florida LB Jelani Jenkins taken by Dolphins in 4th round of draft Fox News April 27, 2013 April 27, 2013 December 15, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181215231727/https://www.foxnews.com/sports/florida-lb-jelani-jenkins-taken-by-dolphins-in-4th-round-of-draft live Browns trade [d] 106 Dion Sims Tight end Michigan St. Mike Griffith http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/04/michigan_state_tight_end_dion_4.html Michigan State tight end Dion Sims looks for bright future in Miami with the Dolphins, picked 106th M Live April 27, 2013 April 27, 2013 December 15, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181215173055/https://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/04/michigan_state_tight_end_dion_4.html live multiple trades [c] 5 164Mike Gillislee Running back Florida Omar Kelly http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-dolphins-draft-uf-tailback-mike-gillislee-and-punter-caleb-sturgis-in-fifth-round-20130427,0,4582685.story Dolphins get UF RB Mike Gillislee, K Caleb Sturgis in fifth round Sun Sentinel April 27, 2013 April 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130508211213/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-dolphins-draft-uf-tailback-mike-gillislee-and-punter-caleb-sturgis-in-fifth-round-20130427,0,4582685.story May 8, 2013 dead multiple trades [c] Browns trade [d]166 Caleb Sturgis Placekicker Florida Compensatory [e]7 250 Don Jones Strong safety Arkansas State multiple trades [c] Browns trade [d] Compensatory [e] Notes Raiders trade [a] The Dolphins traded their first- (No. 12 overall) and original second- (No. 42 overall) round selections to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for the Raiders' first-round selection (No. 3 overall). Colts trade [b] The Dolphins acquired this second-round selection in a trade that sent cornerback Vontae Davis to the Indianapolis Colts. multiple trades [c] The Dolphins previously acquired an additional third-round selection — No. 82 overall — as part of a March 2012 trade that sent wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the Chicago Bears. The Dolphins later traded the No. 82 selection to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for two fourth-round selections from the Saints — Nos. 106 and 109 overall. The No. 109 selection, along with the Dolphins' original fifth-round selection (No. 146 overall) and one of their seventh-round selections (No. 224 overall — previously acquired in a July 2012 trade that sent guard Ryan Cook to the Dallas Cowboys), were traded to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for one of the Packers' third-round selections (No. 93 overall). Browns trade [d] The Dolphins acquired these fourth- and fifth-round selections in a trade that sent wide receiver Davone Bess the team's original fourth- and seventh-round selections (Nos. 111 and 217 overall, respectively) to the Cleveland Browns. Compensatory [e] Compensatory selection. The Dolphins did not have a selection in the sixth round. The team traded their sixth-round selection (No. 180 overall) along with fourth- and sixth-round selections from the 2012 NFL draft to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the 49ers' 2012 fourth-round selection. Staff 2013 Miami Dolphins #008D97 white #F5811F Chairman/managing general partner – Stephen Ross Vice chairman/partner – Jorge Perez Vice chairman – Don Shula President/CEO – Tom Garfinkel General manager – Jeff Ireland Assistant general manager – Brian Gaine Executive vice president of football administration – Dawn Aponte Director of college scouting – Chris Grier Assistant director of college scouting – Joe Schoen Director of pro scouting – Anthony Hunt Assistant director of pro scouting – Chris Shea Head coach – Joe Philbin Offensive coordinator – Mike Sherman Quarterbacks – Zac Taylor Assistant quarterbacks – Ben Johnson Running backs – Jeff Nixon Wide receivers – Ken O'Keefe Assistant wide receivers – Phil McGeoghan Tight ends – Dan Campbell Offensive line – Jim Turner Assistant offensive line – Chris Mosley Defensive coordinator – Kevin Coyle Defensive line – Kacy Rodgers Assistant defensive line – Charlie Bullen Linebackers – George Edwards Defensive quality control/assistant linebackers – David Corrao Defensive backs – Lou Anarumo Assistant defensive backs – Blue Adams Special teams coordinator – Darren Rizzi Assistant special teams coordinator – Marwan Maalouf Head strength and conditioning – Darren Krein Assistant strength and conditioning – David Puloka Final roster 2013 Miami Dolphins 53 8 8  7 Pat Devlin American football  8 Matt Moore American football 17 Ryan Tannehill 23 Mike Gillislee y 26 Lamar Miller 34 Marcus Thigpen 33 Daniel Thomas running back 82 Brian Hartline 18 Rishard Matthews 14 Marlon Moore 11 Mike Wallace American football 42 Charles Clay American football 84 Michael Egnew 80 Dion Sims y 66 David Arkin American football G 65 Sam Brenner y G 77 Tyson Clabo T 75 Nate Garner C/G 74 John Jerry G 78 Bryant McKinnie T 51 Mike Pouncey C 70 Dallas Thomas y G 62 Danny Watkins G 90 A. J. Francis y DT 95 Dion Jordan y DE 98 Jared Odrick DE/DT 79 Derrick Shelby DE 96 Paul Soliai DT 94 Randy Starks DT 50 Olivier Vernon DE 91 Cameron Wake DE 59 Dannell Ellerbe MLB 56 Jonathan Freeny OLB 53 Jelani Jenkins y OLB 55 Koa Misi OLB 45 Austin Spitler MLB 93 Jason Trusnik OLB 52 Philip Wheeler OLB 37 Jalil Brown CB 28 Nolan Carroll CB 30 Chris Clemons safety SS 29 Will Davis American football, born 1990 y CB 21 Brent Grimes CB 36 Don Jones safety y FS 20 Reshad Jones FS 44 Jordan Kovacs y SS 41 Chris Owens American football CB 22 Jamar Taylor y CB 31 Michael Thomas defensive back FS 27 Jimmy Wilson American football SS 92 John Denney LS  2 Brandon Fields P  9 Caleb Sturgis y K 19 Armon Binns WR IR 10 Brandon Gibson WR IR 68 Richie Incognito G Susp. 81 Dustin Keller TE IR 71 Jonathan Martin American football T NF-Ill. 24 Dimitri Patterson CB IR 25 R. J. Stanford CB IR 72 Will Yeatman T IR 97 Isaako Aaitui DT 15 Reggie Dunn y WR 57 Josh Kaddu LB 32 Cameron Marshall y RB 86 Kyle Miller American football TE 40 Emmanuel Ogbuehi y FB/TE 87 Ryan Spadola y WR 76 Jason Weaver American football y T Schedule Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.comrecap HOF August 4 Dallas Cowboys L 20–24 0–1 Fawcett Stadium (Canton, Ohio) Recap 1 August 9 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 27–3 1–1 EverBank Field Recap 2 August 17 at Houston Texans L 17–24 1–2 Reliant Stadium Recap 3 August 24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 16–17 1–3 Sun Life Stadium Recap 4 August 29 New Orleans Saints W 24–21 2–3 Sun Life Stadium Recap Regular season Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.comrecap 1 September 8 at Cleveland Browns W 23–10 1–0 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap 2 September 15 at Indianapolis Colts W 24–20 2–0 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap 3 September 22 Atlanta Falcons W 27–23 3–0 Sun Life Stadium Recap 4 September 30 Monday at New Orleans Saints L 17–38 3–1 Mercedes-Benz Superdome Recap 5 October 6 Baltimore Ravens L 23–26 3–2 Sun Life Stadium Recap 6 Bye 7 October 20 Buffalo Bills L 21–23 3–3 Sun Life Stadium Recap 8 October 27 at New England Patriots L 17–27 3–4 Gillette Stadium Recap 9 October 31 Thursday Cincinnati Bengals W 22–20 (OT) 4–4 Sun Life Stadium Recap 10 November 11 Monday at Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 19–22 4–5 Raymond James Stadium Recap 11 November 17 San Diego Chargers W 20–16 5–5 Sun Life Stadium Recap 12 November 24 Carolina Panthers L 16–20 5–6 Sun Life Stadium Recap 13 December 1 at New York Jets W 23–3 6–6 MetLife Stadium Recap 14 December 8 at Pittsburgh Steelers W 34–28 7–6 Heinz Field Recap 15 December 15 New England Patriots W 24–20 8–6 Sun Life Stadium Recap 16 December 22 at Buffalo Bills L 0–19 8–7 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap 17 December 29 New York Jets L 7–20 8–8 Sun Life Stadium Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Week 1: at Cleveland Browns Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week One: Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns – Game summary September 8 1:00 p.m. EDT Dolphins 3 3 7 10 Browns 0 7 3 0 FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 71,513 70 F C, sunny Mike Carey CBS Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots Recap, Game book First quarter MIA – Caleb Sturgis 45-yard field goal, 1:29. Dolphins 3–0. Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 7:17. Second quarter MIA – Caleb Sturgis 49-yard field goal, 13:37. Dolphins 6–0. Drive: 4 plays, −4 yards, 1:33. CLE – Jordan Cameron 7-yard pass from Brandon Weeden (Billy Cundiff kick), 0:28. Browns 7–6. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 3:45. Third quarter MIA – Brian Hartline 34-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 6:46. Dolphins 13–7. Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:10. CLE – Billy Cundiff 39-yard field goal, 3:02. Dolphins 13–10. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:44. Fourth quarter MIA – Daniel Thomas 1-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 6:48. Dolphins 20–10. Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:06. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 36-yard field goal, 3:59. Dolphins 23–10. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:34. Top passers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 24/38, 272 yards, TD, INT CLE – Brandon Weeden – 26/53, 289 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers MIA – Daniel Thomas – 8 rushes, 14 yards, TD CLE – Trent Richardson – 13 rushes, 47 yards Top receivers MIA – Brian Hartline – 9 receptions, 114 yards, TD CLE – Jordan Cameron – 9 receptions, 108 yards, TD The Dolphins started their 2013 season on the road against the Browns. They would score first in the 1st quarter as Caleb Sturgis kicked a 45-yard field goal for a 3–0 lead. They led 6–0 in the 2nd quarter after Sturgis kicked a 49-yard field goal. The Browns got on the board and took the lead before halftime as Brandon Weeden found Jordan Cameron on a 7-yard pass for a 7–6 score. After the break, the Dolphins went back to work and took the lead as Ryan Tannehill found Brian Hartline for a 34-yard pass and retook the lead 13–7. The Browns then came within 3 as Billy Cundiff kicked a 39-yard field goal shortening the lead to 13–10. In the 4th quarter it was all Dolphins and Daniel Thomas ran for a 1-yard TD making the score 20–10 while Sturgis kicked a 36-yard field goal for the final score of the game 23–10. It was the Dolphins' first road win over the Browns since 1993. With the win, the Dolphins began their season 1–0. Week 2: at Indianapolis Colts Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Two: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary September 15 1:00 p.m. EDT Dolphins 14 3 7 0 Colts 3 14 3 0 Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana 65,406 72 F C, partly cloudy (retractable roof open) Clete Blakeman CBS Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts Recap, Game book First quarter MIA – Mike Wallace 18-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 9:43. Dolphins 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:19. IND – Adam Vinatieri 30-yard field goal, 4:07. Dolphins 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 5:36. MIA – Lamar Miller 10-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 2:54. Dolphins 14–3. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:13. Second quarter IND – Coby Fleener 3-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 13:01. Dolphins 14–10. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:53. IND – Ahmad Bradshaw 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 1:26. Colts 17–14. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:16. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 54-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 17–17. Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 1:26. Third quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 38-yard field goal, 11:35. Colts 20–17. Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:22. MIA – Charles Clay 1-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 4:40. Dolphins 24–20. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:27. Top passers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 23/34, 319 yards, TD IND – Andrew Luck – 25/43, 321 yards, TD, INT Top rushers MIA – Lamar Miller – 14 rushes, 69 yards, TD IND – Ahmad Bradshaw – 15 rushes, 65 yards, TD Top receivers MIA – Mike Wallace – 9 receptions, 115 yards, TD IND – T.Y. Hilton – 6 receptions, 124 yards The Dolphins traveled to take on the Colts. In the 1st quarter they got off to a fast start as Mike Wallace and Ryan Tannehill connected on an 18-yard TD pass for a 7–0 lead. The Colts got on the board as Adam Vinatieri nailed a 30-yard field goal for a 7–3 score. The Dolphins then increased their lead as Lamar Miller ran for a 10-yard TD making the score 14–3. The Colts would score in the 2nd quarter as Andrew Luck found Coby Fleener on a 3-yard TD pass shortening the lead to 4, 14–10. They eventually grabbed the lead as Ahmad Bradshaw ran for a 1-yard TD, 17–14. Caleb Sturgis of the Dolphins tied it up before halftime with a 54-yard field goal, 17–17. In the 3rd quarter, the Colts retook the lead as Vinatieri nailed a 38-yard field goal for a 20–17 game. The Dolphins then retook the lead as Charles Clay ran for a 1-yard TD for a 24–20 game. The Dolphins then held the Colts scoreless in the 4th quarter and vice versa which eventually gave the team the win as they improved to 2–0 on the season. This was also the Dolphins' first road win over the Colts since 2002. Week 3: vs. Atlanta Falcons Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Three: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins – Game summary September 22 4:05 p.m. EDT Falcons 7 6 7 3 Dolphins 0 10 10 7 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 70,660 89 F C, cloudy Ron Winter Fox Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jennifer Hale Recap, Game book First quarter ATL – Jason Snelling 7-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 6:12. Falcons 7–0. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 8:48. Second quarter ATL – Matt Bryant 52-yard field goal, 13:02. Falcons 10–0. Drive: 11 plays, 42 yards, 5:58. MIA – Daniel Thomas 5-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 10:06. Falcons 10–7. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:58. ATL – Matt Bryant 20-yard field goal, 2:04. Falcons 13–7. Drive: 13 plays, 78 yards, 8:02. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Falcons 13–10. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 2:04. Third quarter ATL – Levine Toilolo 2-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 12:40. Falcons 20–10. Drive: 4 plays, 12 yards, 1:32. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 53-yard field goal, 9:12. Falcons 20–13. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 3:28. MIA – Brian Hartline 18-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 0:56. Tied 20–20. Drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 0:49. Fourth quarter ATL – Matt Bryant 33-yard field goal, 11:39. Falcons 23–20. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 4:17. MIA – Dion Sims 1-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 0:38. Dolphins 27–23. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:08. Top passers ATL – Matt Ryan – 23/38, 231 yards, 2 TD, INT MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 24/35, 236 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers ATL – Jacquizz Rodgers – 18 rushes, 86 yards MIA – Lamar Miller – 8 rushes, 62 yards Top receivers ATL – Julio Jones – 9 receptions, 115 yards MIA – Brian Hartline – 4 receptions, 56 yards, TD The Dolphins went home for their season opener against the Falcons. The Falcons got off to a fast start as Matt Ryan found Jason Snelling on a 7-yard TD pass for a 7–0 lead the only score of the 1st quarter. They would make it 10–0 when Matt Bryant kicked a 52-yard field goal. The Dolphins got on the board when Daniel Thomas ran for a 5-yard TD coming within 3, 10–7. The Falcons then pushed ahead by 6 when Matt Bryant kicked a 30-yard field goal for a 13–7 lead. The Dolphins then wrapped up the scoring when Caleb Sturgis nailed a 46-yard field goal coming within 3 at halftime 13–10. The Falcons increased their lead in the 3rd quarter when Levine Toilolo caught a 2-yard pass from Ryan for a 20–10 lead not long before the Dolphins managed to tie the game at 20 when Sturgis kicked a 50-yard field goal followed up by Tannehill finding Brian Hartline on an 18-yard TD pass. The Falcons moved ahead in the 4th quarter as Bryant kicked a 33-yard field goal for a 23–20 lead but the Dolphins later on would score the game-winning TD when Tannehill found Dion Sims on a 1-yard pass for a final score of 27–23. With the win, the Dolphins improved to 3–0. Week 4: at New Orleans Saints Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Four: Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints – Game summary September 30 8:40 p.m. EDT/7:40 p.m. CDT Dolphins 3 7 0 7 Saints 7 14 14 3 Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana 73,118 Played indoors (dome stadium) Bill Vinovich ESPNWSFL [a] Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters Recap, Game book First quarter NO – Darren Sproles 5-yard run (Garrett Hartley kick), 11:52. Saints 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:08. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 34-yard field goal, 7:16. Saints 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:36. Second quarter NO – Jimmy Graham 27-yard pass from Drew Brees (Garrett Hartley kick), 8:01. Saints 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:47. MIA – Lamar Miller 5-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 3:35. Saints 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 4:26. NO – Darren Sproles 13-yard pass from Drew Brees (Garrett Hartley kick), 0:55. Saints 21–10. Drive: 4 plays, 23 yards, 0:28. Third quarter NO – Benjamin Watson 4-yard pass from Drew Brees (Garrett Hartley kick), 9:44. Saints 28–10. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 4:23. NO – Jimmy Graham 43-yard pass from Drew Brees (Garrett Hartley kick), 8:12. Saints 35–10. Drive: 1 play, 43 yards, 0:08. Fourth quarter MIA – Charles Clay 3-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 13:48. Saints 35–17. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:05. NO – Garrett Hartley 29-yard field goal, 7:15. Saints 38–17. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 6:33. Top passers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 22/35, 249 yards, TD, 3 INT NO – Drew Brees – 30/39, 413 yards, 4 TD Top rushers MIA – Lamar Miller – 11 rushes, 62 yards, TD NO – Khiry Robinson – 12 rushes, 37 yards Top receivers MIA – Brandon Gibson – 6 receptions, 71 yards NO – Jimmy Graham – 4 receptions, 100 yards, 2 TDThe Dolphins would suffer their first loss of the season as they lost to the New Orleans Saints 38–17 on Monday Night Football and failed to earn their first 4–0 start since 1995. Week 5: vs. Baltimore Ravens Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Five: Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins – Game summary October 6 1:00 p.m. EDT Ravens 3 3 10 10 Dolphins 3 10 0 10 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 68,342 87 F C, sunny Carl Cheffers CBS Marv Albert and Rich Gannon Recap, Game book First quarter BAL – Justin Tucker 42-yard field goal, 10:24. Ravens 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 2:29. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 37-yard field goal, 2:16. Tied 3–3. Drive: 4 plays, 10 yards, 1:29. Second quarter BAL – Justin Tucker 50-yard field goal, 11:52. Ravens 6–3. Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 2:23. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 25-yard field goal, 8:07. Tied 6–6. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:45. MIA – Charles Clay 9-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 0:46. Dolphins 13–6. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 1:09. Third quarter BAL – Ray Rice 2-yard run (Justin Tucker kick), 4:18. Tied 13–13. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:53. BAL – Justin Tucker 25-yard field goal, 4:18. Ravens 16–13. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:54. Fourth quarter BAL – Ray Rice 3-yard run (Justin Tucker kick), 12:06. Ravens 23–13. Drive: 11 plays, 94 yards, 5:30. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 48-yard field goal, 9:38. Ravens 23–16. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:28. MIA – Reshad Jones 25-yard interception return (Caleb Sturgis kick), 8:03. Tied 23–23. BAL – Justin Tucker 44-yard field goal, 1:46. Ravens 26–23. Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 2:25. Top passers BAL – Joe Flacco – 19/32, 269 yards, INT MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 21/40, 307 yards, TD Top rushers BAL – Ray Rice – 27 rushes, 74 yards, 2 TD MIA – Lamar Miller – 7 rushes, 15 yards Top receivers BAL – Torrey Smith – 6 receptions, 121 yards MIA – Mike Wallace – 7 receptions, 105 yards Miami would miss a field goal with less than a minute remaining. The miss doomed the Dolphins, as they lost to Baltimore 26–23 in a shootout game. With the loss, Miami fell to 3–2. Week 7: vs. Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seven: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – Game summary October 20 1:00 p.m. EDT Bills 14 3 0 6 Dolphins 0 14 7 0 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 60,592 87 F C, partly cloudy Gene Steratore CBS Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker Recap, Game book First quarter BUF – Nickell Robey-Coleman 19-yard interception return (Dan Carpenter kick), 13:27. Bills 7–0. BUF – Fred Jackson 3-yard run (Dan Carpenter kick), 5:47. Bills 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:35. Second quarter MIA – Charles Clay 7-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 10:59. Bills 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 3:23. BUF – Dan Carpenter 39-yard field goal, 3:14. Bills 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 2:36. MIA – Brandon Gibson 13-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 0:21. Bills 17–14. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:04. Third quarter MIA – Brandon Gibson 4-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 6:46. Dolphins 21–17. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 6:43. Fourth quarter BUF – Dan Carpenter 20-yard field goal, 14:16. Dolphins 21–20. Drive: 15 plays, 72 yards, 7:30. BUF – Dan Carpenter 31-yard field goal, 0:33. Bills 23–21. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 2:15. Top passers BUF – Thaddeus Lewis – 21/32, 202 yards, INT MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 19/37, 194 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers BUF – Fred Jackson – 11 rushes, 36 yards, TD MIA – Daniel Thomas – 12 rushes, 60 yards Top receivers BUF – Stevie Johnson – 6 receptions, 61 yards MIA – Mike Wallace – 5 receptions, 76 yards With their third straight loss, Miami fell to 3–3 after starting 3–0. Week 8: at New England Patriots Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Eight: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – Game summary October 27 1:00 p.m. EDT Dolphins 7 10 0 0 Patriots 0 3 17 7 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts 68,756 53 F C, partly cloudy Walt Anderson CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms Recap, Game book First quarter MIA – Brandon Gibson 4-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 6:32. Dolphins 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 40 yards, 5:42. Second quarter MIA – Daniel Thomas 5-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 9:55. Dolphins 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:31. NE – Stephen Gostkowski 34-yard field goal, 3:43. Dolphins 14–3. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 6:12. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 52-yard field goal, 0:30. Dolphins 17–3. Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 3:13. Third quarter NE – Aaron Dobson 14-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 8:28. Dolphins 17–10. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:45. NE – Brandon Bolden 2-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 6:42. Tied 17–17. Drive: 3 plays, 13 yards, 1:01. NE – Stephen Gostkowski 48-yard field goal, 0:08. Patriots 20–17. Drive: 8 plays, 37 yards, 2:16. Fourth quarter NE – Stevan Ridley 3-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 7:14. Patriots 27–17. Drive: 12 plays, 82 yards, 5:56. Top passers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 22/42, 192 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT NE – Tom Brady – 13/22, 116 yards, TD, INT Top rushers MIA – Lamar Miller – 18 rushes, 89 yards NE – Stevan Ridley – 14 rushes, 79 yards, TD Top receivers MIA – Mike Wallace – 3 receptions, 41 yards NE – Aaron Dobson – 4 receptions, 60 yards, TD With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 3–4. Week 9: vs. Cincinnati Bengals Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Nine: Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins – Game summary October 31 8:25 p.m. EDT Bengals 0 3 7 10 0 Dolphins 0 10 7 3 2 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 52,388 79 F C, partly cloudy Bill Leavy NFLNWBSF-TV [b] Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock and Alex Flanagan Recap, Game book First quarter No scoring plays. Second quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 31-yard field goal, 11:56. Bengals 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 63 yards, 5:57. MIA – Ryan Tannehill 1-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 2:39. Dolphins 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 93 yards, 5:51. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 36-yard field goal, 0:06. Dolphins 10–3. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 0:22. Third quarter MIA – Brent Grimes 94-yard interception return (Caleb Sturgis kick), 7:37. Dolphins 17–3. CIN – Giovani Bernard 3-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 2:10. Dolphins 17–10. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:27. Fourth quarter CIN – Giovani Bernard 35-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 12:37. Tied 17–17. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 2:15. CIN – Mike Nugent 54-yard field goal, 1:24. Bengals 20–17. Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 1:43. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 44-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 20–20. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 1:13. Overtime MIA – Andy Dalton sacked in endzone by Cameron Wake for a safety, 6:38. Dolphins 22–20. Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton – 32/58, 338 yards, 3 INT MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 20/28, 208 yards Top rushers CIN – Giovani Bernard – 9 rushes, 79 yards, 2 TD MIA – Lamar Miller – 16 rushes, 105 yards Top receivers CIN – A. J. Green – 11 receptions, 128 yards MIA – Mike Wallace – 6 receptions, 82 yards The Dolphins would force four turnovers in this game as they beat Cincinnati 22–20 in overtime on Thursday Night Football. The game ended with a safety in overtime on a sack on Andy Dalton in the end zone by Cameron Wake. It was the first time since Adewale Ogunleye tackled Fred Miller in Miller's own end zone on November 14, 2004, a game ended on a safety in overtime. With the win, the Dolphins evened their record at 4–4. Week 10: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Ten: Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary November 11 8:40 p.m. EST Dolphins 0 7 12 0 Buccaneers 10 5 0 7 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida 64,448 73 F C, sunny Jeff Triplette ESPNWSFL [a] Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters Recap, Game book First quarter TB – Donald Penn 1-yard pass from Mike Glennon (Rian Lindell kick), 9:37. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:23. TB – Rian Lindell 24-yard field goal, 5:27. Buccaneers 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:40. Second quarter TB – Daniel Thomas tackled in the end zone by Lavonte David for a safety, 13:52. Buccaneers 12–0. TB – Rian Lindell 35-yard field goal, 9:01. Buccaneers 15–0. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 4:51. MIA – Rishard Matthews 6-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 0:28. Buccaneers 15–7. Drive: 9 plays, 90 yards, 3:26. Third quarter MIA – Caleb Sturgis 40-yard field goal, 7:57. Buccaneers 15–10. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:33. MIA – Rishard Matthews 19-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (pass failed), 2:01. Dolphins 16–15. Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 2:06. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 30-yard field goal, 0:10. Dolphins 19–15. Drive: 4 plays, −5 yards, 1:24. Fourth quarter TB – Bobby Rainey 1-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 10:19. Buccaneers 22–19. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:51. Top passers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 27/42, 229 yards, 2 TD, INT TB – Mike Glennon – 11/21, 139 yards, TD, INT Top rushers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 1 rush, 2 yards TB – Brian Leonard – 20 rushes, 57 yards Top receivers MIA – Rishard Matthews – 11 receptions, 120 yards, 2 TD TB – Tiquan Underwood – 3 receptions, 64 yards Tampa Bay came into this game having not won a game, at 0–8. The Dolphins would trail 15–0 for most of the first 2 quarters, but they would score 19 unanswered points from the end of the second quarter through most of the third to take a 19–15 lead. However, the Buccaneers would take the lead for good when they scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to go up 22–19, which would be the final score, thus giving the Buccaneers their first win of the season. The Dolphins were also seeking their first win in Tampa since 1988. With the bitter loss, the Dolphins fell to 4–5. Week 11: vs. San Diego Chargers Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Eleven: San Diego Chargers at Miami Dolphins – Game summary November 17 4:05 p.m. EST Chargers 7 3 6 0 Dolphins 3 7 7 3 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 60,256 81 F C, cloudy Pete Morelli CBS Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf Recap, Game book First quarter MIA – Caleb Sturgis 22-yard field goal, 9:13. Dolphins 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 5:47. SD – Antonio Gates 5-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Nick Novak kick), 0:18. Chargers 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 2:17. Second quarter MIA – Daniel Thomas 1-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 9:43. Dolphins 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 5:35. SD – Nick Novak 27-yard field goal, 0:54. Tied 10–10. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 2:45. Third quarter MIA – Charles Clay 39-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 7:43. Dolphins 17–10. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:36. SD – Nick Novak 50-yard field goal, 4:00. Dolphins 17–13. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:43. Fourth quarter SD – Nick Novak 29-yard field goal, 14:52. Dolphins 17–16. Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 1:56. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 37-yard field goal, 8:34. Dolphins 20–16. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 3:17. Top passers SD – Philip Rivers – 22/34, 298 yards, TD, INT MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 22/35, 268 yards, TD, INT Top rushers SD – Ryan Mathews – 19 rushes, 127 yards MIA – Daniel Thomas – 10 rushes, 57 yards, TD Top receivers SD – Ladarius Green – 4 receptions, 81 yards MIA – Charles Clay – 6 receptions, 90 yards, TD With the win, the Dolphins improved to 5–5. Week 12: vs. Carolina Panthers Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Twelve: Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins – Game summary November 24 1:00 p.m. EST Panthers 3 3 7 7 Dolphins 7 9 0 0 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 60,156 82 F C, cloudy Scott Green Fox Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jennifer Hale Recap, Game book First quarter CAR – Graham Gano 52-yard field goal, 6:58. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 8 yards, 2:15. MIA – Mike Wallace 53-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 5:39. Dolphins 7–3. Drive: 3 plays, 77 yards, 1:19. Second quarter MIA – Caleb Sturgis 32-yard field goal, 12:34. Dolphins 10–3. Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 2:14. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 47-yard field goal, 2:13. Dolphins 13–3. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 2:10. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 23-yard field goal, 1:01. Dolphins 16–3. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:00. CAR – Graham Gano 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Dolphins 16–6. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 1:01. Third quarter CAR – Cam Newton 5-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 8:08. Dolphins 16–13. Drive: 14 plays, 83 yards, 6:52. Fourth quarter CAR – Greg Olsen 1-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 0:43. Panthers 20–16. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 3:30. Top passers CAR – Cam Newton – 19/38 yards, 174 yards, TD, INT MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 28/42, 310 yards, TD, INT Top rushers CAR – Cam Newton – 7 rushes, 51 yards, TD MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 4 rushes, 36 yards Top receivers CAR – Steve Smith Sr. – 5 receptions, 69 yards MIA – Mike Wallace – 5 receptions, 127 yards, TD Miami would build a 16–3 lead at one point. But the Panthers would rally behind Cam Newton to score a touchdown with less than a minute left. For the first time in franchise history, the Dolphins were defeated by the Panthers, as they had come into this game 4–0 all time against them. With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 5–6. Week 13: at New York Jets Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Thirteen: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – Game summary December 1 1:00 p.m. EST Dolphins 0 6 14 3 Jets 0 0 3 0 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 76,957 48 F C, partly cloudy Mike Carey CBS Marv Albert and Rich Gannon Recap, Game book First quarter No scoring plays. Second quarter MIA – Caleb Sturgis 34-yard field goal, 0:44. Dolphins 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 0:51. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 43-yard field goal, 0:05. Dolphins 6–0. Drive: 4 plays, 19 yards, 0:17. Third quarter MIA – Brian Hartline 31-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 9:42. Dolphins 13–0. Drive: 2 plays, 48 yards, 0:26. NYJ – Nick Folk 20-yard field goal, 4:30. Dolphins 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 5:12. MIA – Mike Wallace 28-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 1:02. Dolphins 20–3. Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 3:28. Fourth quarter MIA – Caleb Sturgis 18-yard field goal, 5:59. Dolphins 23–3. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 6:15. Top passers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 28/43, 331 yards, 2 TD, INT NYJ – Matt Simms – 9/18, 79 yards, INT Top rushers MIA – Lamar Miller – 22 rushes, 72 yards NYJ – Chris Ivory – 12 rushes, 61 yards Top receivers MIA – Brian Hartline – 9 receptions, 127 yards, TD NYJ – David Nelson – 3 receptions, 37 yards With the commanding win, the Dolphins evened their record at 6–6. Week 14: at Pittsburgh Steelers Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fourteen: Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary December 8 1:00 p.m. EST Dolphins 3 7 14 10 Steelers 7 0 14 7 Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 52,489 25 F C, light snow John Parry CBS Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts Recap, Game book First quarter PIT – Emmanuel Sanders 5-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), 4:20. Steelers 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 7:05. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 30-yard field goal, 0:40. Steelers 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:40. Second quarter MIA – Charles Clay 6-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 8:15. Dolphins 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:29. Third quarter MIA – Daniel Thomas 4-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 10:15. Dolphins 17–7. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:10. PIT – Antonio Brown 43-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), 8:58. Dolphins 17–14. Drive: 4 plays, 83 yards, 1:52. PIT – Troy Polamalu 19-yard interception return (Shaun Suisham kick), 8:05. Steelers 21–17. MIA – Brian Hartline 4-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 4:52. Dolphins 24–21. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:13. Fourth quarter PIT – Jerricho Cotchery 16-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), 14:56. Steelers 28–24. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 4:56. MIA – Charles Clay 12-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 2:53. Dolphins 31–28. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:38. MIA – Caleb Sturgis 27-yard field goal, 1:08. Dolphins 34–28. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:15. Top passers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 20/33, 200 yards, 3 TD, INT PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 23/39, 349 yards, 3 TD Top rushers MIA – Daniel Thomas – 16 rushes, 105 yards, TD PIT – Le'Veon Bell – 15 rushes, 61 yards Top receivers MIA – Charles Clay – 7 receptions, 97 yards, 2 TD PIT – Antonio Brown – 5 receptions, 138 yards, TD In a game filled with snow similar to the Snowplow Game, the Dolphins would upset the Steelers 34–28 to keep their playoff hopes alive. The game is notable for the final play, in which the Steelers lateralled the ball 7 times, with the final lateral pass being caught by Antonio Brown in stride. Brown then sprinted down the sidelines, avoided several tackles, and sprinted into the endzone for an apparent game-winning touchdown. However, most noticeable on replay, Brown barely stepped out of bounds, with the left half of his foot barely touching the sideline. With the win, the Dolphins improved to 7–6. It was also the Dolphins' first win in Pittsburgh since 1990. Week 15: vs. New England Patriots Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fifteen: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – Game summary December 15 1:00 p.m. EST Patriots 3 7 0 10 Dolphins 0 7 3 14 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 71,863 84 F C, partly cloudy Tony Corrente CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms Recap, Game book First quarter NE – Stephen Gostkowski 22-yard field goal, 3:53. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 16 plays, 83 yards, 7:13. Second quarter NE – Michael Hoomanawanui 13-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 1:38. Patriots 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 1:57. MIA – Mike Wallace 39-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 0:32. Patriots 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 82 yards, 1:06. Third quarter MIA – Caleb Sturgis 32-yard field goal, 7:31. Tied 10–10. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:43. Fourth quarter MIA – Daniel Thomas 2-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 14:54. Dolphins 17–10. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 5:11. NE – Stephen Gostkowski 23-yard field goal, 7:45. Dolphins 17–13. Drive: 15 plays, 81 yards, 7:09. NE – Julian Edelman 24-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 4:07. Patriots 20–17. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:36. MIA – Marcus Thigpen 14-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 1:15. Dolphins 24–20. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 2:52. Top passers NE – Tom Brady – 34/55, 364 yards, 2 TD, INT MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 25/37, 312 yards, 3 TD Top rushers NE – LeGarrette Blount – 11 rushes, 47 yards MIA – Lamar Miller – 15 rushes, 61 yards Top receivers NE – Julian Edelman – 13 receptions, 139 yards, TD MIA – Mike Wallace – 6 receptions, 105 yards, TD With the win, the Dolphins improved to 8–6 and climbed to the second Wild Card seat; however, with the Ravens' victory over the Lions the following night, the team went back to the seventh spot in the playoff hunt. Week 16: at Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Sixteen: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – Game summary December 22 1:00 p.m. EST Dolphins 0 0 0 0 Bills 3 7 0 9 Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York 54,305 41 F C, cloudy with mist Clete Blakeman CBS Spero Dedes and Steve Beuerlein Recap, Game book First quarter BUF – Dan Carpenter 45-yard field goal, 6:42. Bills 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 1:46. Second quarter BUF – Fred Jackson 9-yard run (Dan Carpenter kick), 13:18. Bills 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:47. Third quarter No scoring plays. Fourth quarter BUF – Dan Carpenter 21-yard field goal, 12:01. Bills 13–0. Drive: 19 plays, 92 yards, 9:16. BUF – Dan Carpenter 22-yard field goal, 6:43. Bills 16–0. Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 3:48. BUF – Dan Carpenter 26-yard field goal, 2:26. Bills 19–0. Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2:18. Top passers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 10/27, 82 yards BUF – EJ Manuel – 15/25, 193 yards, INT Top rushers MIA – Lamar Miller – 3 rushes, 8 yards BUF – Fred Jackson – 18 rushes, 105 yards, TD Top receivers MIA – Brian Hartline – 2 receptions, 53 yards BUF – Robert Woods – 3 receptions, 70 yards With the shutout loss, the Dolphins fell to 8–7 and put their playoff hopes on the line. This was the first time the Dolphins had been shoutout since week 17 of last year against the Patriots. Week 17: vs. New York Jets Miami Dolphins 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seventeen: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – Game summary December 29 1:00 p.m. EST Jets 0 14 0 6 Dolphins 0 7 0 0 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 70,296 79 F C, cloudy Jerome Boger CBS Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf Recap, Game book First quarter No scoring plays. Second quarter MIA – Mike Wallace 5-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Caleb Sturgis kick), 11:51. Dolphins 7–0. Drive: 14 plays, 89 yards, 6:56. NYJ – Sheldon Richardson 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 3:20. Tied 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:20. NYJ – Geno Smith 7-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 0:03. Jets 14–7. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 2:18. Third quarter No scoring plays. Fourth quarter NYJ – Nick Folk 35-yard field goal, 4:18. Jets 17–7. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 5:00. NYJ – Nick Folk 26-yard field goal, 2:59. Jets 20–7. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:00. Top passers NYJ – Geno Smith – 17/27, 190 yards MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 20/40, 204 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers NYJ – Bilal Powell – 21 rushes, 76 yards MIA – Lamar Miller – 17 rushes, 73 yards Top receivers NYJ – David Nelson – 5 receptions, 66 yards MIA – Rishard Matthews – 4 receptions, 58 yards With the loss, the Dolphins finished the season with an 8–8 record and were eliminated from playoff contention. 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