Core Talent
The Dolphins are trying to win with a motion and run-action offense built around De’Von Achane and Malik Willis’ movement.
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PFM Verdict
Why PFM Ranks the Dolphins Here
The offense still has a player who can turn a crease into six points in De’Von Achane, and Malik Willis adds another stress point in the run-action game. The problem is everything around that speed: Miami is replacing proven receiver production while rebuilding both lines. Until the offense can protect the quarterback and win without space, the big-play threat will come and go.
NFL Rank#24Current PFM ranking
AFC Rank#12Among AFC teams
QB Stability#20Malik Willis · Prove-It Zone
Season OutlookNeeds More Help
Head coachJeff Hafley
Offensive coordinatorBobby Slowik
Defensive coordinatorSean Duggan
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Quarterback Floor
Big-play production is the swing factor. More chunk plays would change the ceiling.
Miami Has to Win With Speed and Points
De’Von Achane gives Miami a fast way to stress a defense and support its new quarterback. The offense grades 5.6 points higher, leaving the young pass rush very little room to survive empty possessions.
Miami Still Has to Find Easier Yards
A 26th explosiveness rank means Miami is working through too many long drives. The offense needs an easier answer when the first series stalls.
PFM ROAD AHEAD
2026 Miami Dolphins Strength of Schedule
Miami owns one of the tougher schedules in the league because Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots form the hardest part of it. PFM has the schedule No. 3 with an opponent average of 82.0 and 8 games against current top-10 teams. The road is not difficult from start to finish, but the stretch around Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots leaves little room for an off week.
Difficulty Rank#3No. 1 is toughest
Opponent PFM Avg.82.0Average across opponents
Next 3 Avg.82.2Upcoming opponents
Top-10 Matchups8Games vs. current top 10
Away games left9
Top-10 road opponents4
at Las Vegas Raiders72.6 PFM · #28
Sep 13 · 4:25 pmAwayBottom 10
at San Francisco 49ers86.7 PFM · #5
Sep 20 · 4:25 pmAwayTop 10
vs. Kansas City Chiefs87.2 PFM · #3
Sep 27 · 1:00 pmHomeTop 10
Toughest remaining opponent: Kansas City Chiefs at 87.2 PFM.
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Closest Team DNA Match
Built Like Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis ColtsMatch distance: 2.29 rating points
Shared profile: Offense and Coaching Direction.
Miami gets early-down control through the offensive line, while Indianapolis gets early-down control from the offensive line. The closest football connection comes from two important parts of the roster, with each team reaching it through its own personnel. Miami owns the roster edge because more positions have a dependable second answer behind the headline players.
Where they separate: Roster Strength. Dolphins hold the stronger current rating.
Division Pressure
AFC East
Miami Dolphins sits 3rd in the division, 10.8 PFM points from New England.
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Miami Dolphins in the Super Bowl Era
Miami owns 2 Super Bowl titles from 5 trips, with the latest coming in Super Bowl VIII in 1974.
- Super Bowl Titles
- 2
- Super Bowl Appearances
- 5
- Super Bowl Record
- 2–3
- Last Appearance
- 1985 Super Bowl XIX
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