Miami Dolphins 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

Miami Dolphins 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

Heading into the regular season, the AFC East was predicted by numerous NFL bettors to be a hotbed of competitive NFL betting action for the duration of the year. But after sending two division reps to the playoffs each of the prior three seasons, it only sent one this year after the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets grossly failed to live up to preseason expectations. Most disappointing proved to be Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins that never once made it seem like they could punch their ticket a third straight time. Largely due to the unfortunate early season injury to Tua Tagovailoa, the offense simply just never got on track. When it was said and done, the unit averaged 325.4 yards per game (No. 18) with the aerial attack amounting to fewer than 220 of those yards (No. 15). For reference sake, Miami led the league in passing the year prior shredding the opposition for 265.5 yards per game and 8.3 yards per pass attempt (No. 2). That output cratered to 6.8 this season with the deep ball largely taken out of the equation. If not for the defense stepping up in the offenses absence, the Fins never would’ve been in a position to compete for one of the final AFC playoff spots at the tail end of the year.

What on god’s green earth happened to Tyreek Hill? Did his pregame arrest on the way to the season opener zap him of strength like Sampson when his locks were snipped? That apparently appeared to be the case with “The Cheetah” more resembling of a sloth after only catching 123 balls for 959 yards and 6 TD snapping a streak of four straight 1200+ receiving yard campaigns. NFL bettors that backed his player props or drafted him to their fantasy teams early on went belly up real quick! Jaylen Waddle also proved to be a shell of his former self turning his 58 receptions into a career-worst 744 yards and 2 TD over 15 games. If not for De’Von Achane and a banner season put forth by Jonnu Smith, the Dolphins offense would’ve gone down in the history books as the most overhyped unit in the longstanding history of the league. It’s a shame too considering how well the other side of the ball performed with the defense finishing up No. 4 overall in allowing 315 yards per game equating to just 21.4 points per game allowed (No. 10). Because of it, DC Anthony Weaver is getting some burn in the wide open head coaching carousel currently playing out.

Miami entered the year -155 favorites to punch a third straight ticket to the playoffs at the crypto sportsbook with a 9.5-game season win total. After burying the same impost by winning 11 games to reach the second season a year ago, the Dolphins underperformed in 2024-25 going 8-9 straight up (SU) and 7-10 against the spread (ATS). Initially lined +225 choices to win the division behind the Bills and Jets, Miami was never once in a position to take home division bragging rights after getting roasted 31-10 at home by the Bills in the Week 2 matchup that saw Tua suffer yet another concussion. With Chop Robinson making an immediate impact in his first year entrenched along the Fins’ defensive line, the hope is that upper management lands another diamond in the rough in late April that helps allow the team to get back to its winning ways. Miami is the current owner of the No. 13 pick and sorely needs to make it count!

Miami Dolphins Week 18 Recap

The Miami Dolphins’ season ended with a disappointing 32-20 NFL spread loss to the New York Jets, eliminating their playoff hopes to wrap the year a game under .500. Tyler Huntley started in place of injured Tua Tagovailoa, completing 25 of 41 passes for 227 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Huntley connected with Jonnu Smith for a 4-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to 25-20, but the Dolphins couldn't complete the comeback. De'Von Achane provided a bright spot for Miami, rushing for 121 yards, including a 61-yard burst, and a 15-yard touchdown. Tyreek Hill caught three passes but stirred postgame controversy by hinting at a potential exit from Miami, casting uncertainty on his future with the team. Defensively, the Dolphins forced a turnover on Aaron Rodgers' first pass but struggled to contain the veteran quarterback who ended up throwing four touchdown passes, including the 500th of his HOF career. Despite Miami’s solid ground game and a late rally, the offense coughed it up four times with multiple NY scoring drives sealing the team’s fate. Mike McDaniel faces offseason challenges, including addressing Hill's comments to bounce back from a season filled with inconsistency and unmet potential.

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Following back-to-back wild card round playoff defeats under head coach Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins are focused on taking the next step and bringing a championship back to Miami Gardens.

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