The Miami Dolphins get back to work this week after an off weekend in Week 6. For Week 7, they will head north to face their AFC East rivals, the New York Jets. Miami has yet to play a division game in 2026, meaning half of their remaining 12 games will be matchups against AFC East teams. Can the 0-5 Dolphins become a menace in the division?
If Miami is going to succeed this season, they need to see improvements across the roster. The youngest team in the league, the Dolphins are betting on rookies
and second-year players to step up, grow quickly, and prove they are ready to be the foundation of a rebuild. It is not just the young players who need to improve, however.
Miami Dolphins on SI writer Tyler DeSena took a look at Miami’s stagnant passing attack on Sunday, breaking down where the team needs better performances – including from offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, the skill-position players, and quarterback Malik Willis.
Of Willis, DeSena wrote:
Miami’s new quarterback bears plenty of blame for Miami’s failed aerial assault. It’s unfair to ask him to put out all of the fires started by his supporting cast, but he will be judged on whether or not he gets burned…
Quicker decision-making will be the biggest key for Willis. His process has yet to speed up the requisite level to avoid major mistakes. He needs to be able to consistently get through his progressions, while also deciphering when to abandon the pocket or give up on a play. Thus far, he looks like a quarterback who has only started eleven career games, when this version of the Dolphins needs a higher level of maturation in order to put together complete performances.
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Where to Assign Blame For the Dolphins’ Grounded Passing Attack – Tyler DeSena, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Dolphins’ dead-last unit has plenty to improve on during the bye week
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Quick Thought on Each Dolphins Offensive Starter – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
Breaking down what stands out about each player at the bye
What we’ve learned about the 2026 Miami Dolphins– Omar Kelly, Miami Herald
The Miami Dolphins have 12 more chances to avoid book-ending the 1972 Perfect Season with the Imperfect Season, becoming the first team in NFL history to go 0-17.
10 Stats That Help Explain the Dolphins’ Tough Start (And What Can Be Done About Them) – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins went into their bye with an 0-5 record
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Born into football: How a father’s influence propelled Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan to his career – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Jerry Sullivan grew up in the foster care system in Miami, born 23 years before the Miami Dolphins were established as an NFL franchise.
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Miami Dolphins offensive line review: Tracking the guards in Week 5 – Jim Reed, The Phinsider
A weekly scorecard tracking the development of Dolphin guards Kadyn Proctor and Jonah Savaiinaea.
Dolphins fans losing faith in Malik Willis, team – Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins fan confidence drops as Malik Wills’ performance becomes concern.
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