With the NFL season moving to 17 games last season, there’s no longer an exact mid-point in the year, but nine games seems like a good spot to start assessing teams.
The Miami Dolphins have gone 6-3 through the first nine weeks, and they’re currently second in the AFC East, behind the Buffalo Bills, and are tied for the third-best record in the conference.
Mike McDaniel’s system and a number of talented new players have allowed the aqua and orange to take a step toward being a playoff contender, and that’s a step that Miami hopes to take this year.
At this point, let’s reflect on the first half of the season and hand out some midseason awards.