Dolphins wild-card report card: Grading every position in loss vs. Chiefs

Grades for every position in Miami’s loss to Kansas City.

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 26-7 on Saturday, as Mike McDaniel’s team went scoreless in the second half and has lost three straight to end the season. 

The weather in Kansas City dominated the headlines leading up to the game. The real-feel temperature at Arrowhead Stadium dropped below -20 F, as the Dolphins played one of their worst games of the season. 

With the game in the rearview, we took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ loss, from quarterback to special teams.

Dolphins Week 18 report card: Grading every position in loss vs. Bills

Grading every position from Sunday’s loss.

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Buffalo Bills 21-14 on Sunday, as Mike McDaniel’s offense failed to score a point in the second half.

Miami started the game without several key players and lost more to injury during the contest. The Dolphins will travel to Kansas City to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. 

But before we turn the page to the postseason, we took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ loss, from quarterback to special teams.

Dolphins Week 17 report card: Grading every position in loss vs. Ravens

Grading every position from Sunday’s loss.

After a competitive first quarter, the Miami Dolphins got destroyed by the Baltimore Ravens 56-19 at M&T Bank Stadium. 

Miami lost several key players during the game, as Bradley Chubb is done for the year and Xavien Howard could be as well. The Dolphins are now going into a crucial Week 18 matchup against the Buffalo Bills for the division.

But, before we get there, we took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ loss, from quarterback to special teams.

Dolphins’ Week 16 report card: Grading every position in win vs. Cowboys

Grading every position group from Sunday’s victory

The Miami Dolphins beat the Dallas Cowboys 22-20 on Sunday, as Mike McDaniel’s team clinched the playoffs for the second straight season with the win. 

Kicker Jason Sanders lifted the Dolphins to victory with five field goals, three of which were from beyond 50 yards. Miami could clinch the AFC East with a win at Baltimore next weekend. 

However, before we look ahead, we took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ win, from quarterback to special teams.

Dolphins Week 15 report card: Grading every position in win vs. Jets

Grading every position from Sunday’s victory.

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 30-0 on Sunday, and after a devastating loss the previous week, Mike McDaniel’s team responded with a dominant victory in all phases of the game. 

Miami’s offense was nearly perfect without star receiver Tyreek Hill. The defense was even better, recording their first shutout of the season.

We took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ win, from quarterback to special teams.

Dolphins Week 14 report card: Grading every position vs. Titans

Grading every position group from Monday’s loss.

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Tennessee Titans 28-27 on Monday night, as the Dolphins blew a 14-point lead with roughly three minutes left in the game.

Injuries and errors dominated their game, as the team started without several key players and lost their starting center Connor Williams and star wide receiver Tyreek Hill early on. 

After the loss, we took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ loss, from quarterback to special teams.

Dolphins’ Week 13 report card: Grading every position in win vs. Commanders

Grading every position group from Sunday’s victory.

The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders 45-15 on Sunday, as Mike McDaniel’s team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back.

Miami’s offense finally got back in a groove, tallying over 400 yards and 38 points. The Dolphins will get another extended rest before they play the Tennessee Titans next Monday.

However, before we get there, we took the time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ win over the Commanders, from quarterback to special teams.

Dolphins’ Week 12 report card: Grading every position in win vs. Jets

Grading every position group from Friday’s win.

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets on Friday 34-13, as Mike McDaniel’s team was carried to a win by a dominant performance from the defense.

Miami’s offense struggled with the Jets’ defense, as most teams have this season.

The Dolphins are 8-3 headed with a matchup against the Washington Commanders next week.

But, before that, we took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ win, from quarterback to special teams.

Dolphins’ Week 11 report card: Grading every position in win vs. Raiders

The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday 20-13. The Dolphins defense shut out the Raiders in the second half. We took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ win, from quarterback to special teams.

The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday 20-13, as the Dolphins defense shut out the Raiders in the second half.

While Vic Fangio’s unit continued to shine after their game against the Kansas City Chiefs before the bye week, the offense struggled and only managed six points in the second half against the Raiders.

Miami is now 7-3 and is headed to MetLife to play the New York Jets next.

But, before the quick turnaround, we took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ win, from quarterback to special teams.

Dolphins’ Week 9 report card: Grading every position in loss vs. Chiefs

Grades for each position in Miami’s loss vs. the Chiefs.

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, 21-14.

Mike McDaniel’s team was able to come back from a 21-point deficit at halftime.

The finally healthy defense shined, shutting out the Chiefs’ offense in the second half, but ultimately, the Dolphins were unable to erase the deficit.

Now they’re 6-3 heading into their bye week. 

As we do each week, we took time to grade every position group from the Dolphins’ loss, from quarterback to special teams.