"MIAMI GARDENS - It's a natural question, one borne out of turning disappointment into a near miracle. Can the 2025 Dolphins, with their disappointing 1-4 record, get hot, finish 10-6, and earn a wildcard playoff berth such as the 2016 Dolphins, who also started 1-4? Technically, yes. But is it likely? Probably not. However, it's possible. This year's Dolphins are as down in the dumps as the 2016 squad through five games."
"Coach Adam Gase shockingly cut three offensive linemen - Dallas Thomas, Billy Turner and Jamil Douglas. Ryan Tannehill, the starting quarterback at the time, said the main takeaway was "y ou've got to get your job done, or we're going to find somebody who can." G uard Jermon Bushrod said " it sends a message loud and clear - we've got to go out and get the job done.""
The Dolphins entered 2025 at 1-4, making a playoff run possible but unlikely. A win over the Los Angeles Chargers could begin a turnaround by improving momentum and addressing defensive lapses and an offense missing Tyreek Hill. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa emphasized treating each game as its own season and starting a run now. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick stressed controlling preparations week to week. The NFL last overcame a 1-4 start for a playoff berth in 2020. The 2016 Dolphins reversed a similar slump after coach Adam Gase cut three offensive linemen, followed by Jay Ajayi's 204-yard game and a six-game winning streak.
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