Three Overreactions and Four Underrated Aspects After Miami Dolphins First Win
One victory seven weeks into the 2026 season gets the projected 0-17 monkey off its back.

One victory seven weeks into the 2026 season gets the projected 0-17 monkey off its back.

Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley celebrated an emotional milestone after his team defeated the New York Jets. 28-25 on Sunday. The victory ended Miami’s winless start and followed a game in which the Dolphins finally took their first lead of the season. Hafley earned his first victory as an NFL head coach at MetLife Stadium […] The post Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley gives heartfelt reaction to first NFL win after beating Jets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Jets have officially run out of excuses. Losing to a struggling divisional rival is frustrating enough. However, allowing the previously winless Miami Dolphins to leave MetLife Stadium with a 28-25 victory is nothing less than a damaging indictment of Aaron Glenn’s leadership. New York entered Week 7 with a chance to stabilize […] The post Jets must end Aaron Glenn era after rock-bottom loss to previously winless Dolphins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

“When I saw the look in their eye, I was very confident that we’d get it,” Miami Head Coach Jeff Hafley said. “I trusted them.”

Sunday’s 28-25 result against the Jets supplied a blueprint worth keeping and several flaws.

Miami’s first victory produced obvious heroes and several warning signs.

Malik Willis, Ollie Gordon II and Caleb Douglas powered a 28-25 win over the New York Jets — the Dolphins' first victory of the season.

Miami’s 28-25 victory over the Jets offered its most complete offensive picture of the season, even if the defense allowed the finish to become uncomfortable.

Coach Aaron Glenn’s New York Jets are 2-5 after a Week 7 home loss to the hapless Miami Dolphins, which led to a heated sideline moment from receiver Garrett Wilson that he explained after the game. Fans became upset at Glenn’s attempt to explain the direction of his team after the embarrassing loss, which included […] The post Jets’ Geno Smith claims to not even remember Garrett Wilson’s sideline tirade during Dolphins game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Jets lost a game they couldn't afford to lose, and the blame falls on the team leaders for the embarrassing loss.

A Miami Dolphins defender could face NFL discipline after the team's first victory of the season against the New York Jets. The post NFL Could Hand Down Punishment For Player Dolphins After Win vs. Jets appeared first on HEAVY.

The Miami Dolphins are one of the favorites to claim the No. 1 overall pick for the 2027 NFL Draft. They are paying more money against the salary cap for players not on their team than for players that they have actually on the field. They also don’t have their best player, RB De’Von Achane, […] The post NFL Draft Order: Dolphins Chances at Jeremiah Smith Depend on Caleb Douglas appeared first on HEAVY.

The Miami Dolphins had played five games this season without holding a single lead. And as that would have to suggest, they were 0-5 through those five games. The Dolphins then had a bye in Week 6, which gave them a chance to reset — and apparently it worked nicely. Miami took a lead on […] The post Is Garrett Wilson Playing Today? Why WR Had 0 Catches in 1st Half of Dolphins-Jets appeared first on HEAVY.

The Miami Dolphins return from their bye with several starters cleared to play, while the New York Jets will be without running back Breece Hall, left guard

Both the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

Douglas has missed the past three games due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 2

The Dolphins could emerge from their bye week with more than rested players.

Time away can refresh a team, but it can also take the edge off its preparation.

Miami travels to the Meadowlands on Sunday for its 122nd meeting with the New York Jets

Miami ranks 31st in passing yards per game entering Week 7

His possible return still matters to an offense that needs another healthy option.

Miami Dolphins fans have become all too familiar with the team passing up on major draft talent only for it to come back and haunt them in the future. Perhaps the worst example of this was the 2020 NFL Draft, when the Dolphins could have had the trio of Justin Herbert, Justin Jefferson and Jonathan […] The post Dolphins Wide Receiver Sends Strong Message to NFL After 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on HEAVY.

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Miami Dolphins added 13 new rookies to the roster. But how did new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan navigate the draft in his first year in the position with so much draft capital? He provided some insight about the club’s strategy for the draft on Saturday […] The post Dolphins GM breaks down 2026 NFL Draft strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The four offensive prospects are still flying under the radar, but should be getting more attention heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.
