"MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins entered Sunday's home opener against New England badly needing a victory. They didn't get it, losing, 33-27, to fall to 0-2 heading into Thursday's game at Buffalo. Fans were angry during the week, angry enough to finance an airplane that towed a banner an anti-general manager and anti-coach banner reading "Fire Chris Grier. Fire Mike McDaniel." Fans also booed the Dolphins lightly early in the game."
"The Dolphins' defense gave up points on 13 consecutive possessions, dating back to last season, by halftime. Included in that streak was seven touchdowns and six field goals. New England, which scored on its first three possessions Sunday, had a kneeldown to end the first half, which mercifully ended the streak. The New York Jets scored on their final three possessions of last year's finale, a 32-20 Dolphins loss, and Indianapolis scored on all seven of its possessions last week, a 33-8 Dolphins loss"
"But if they lose Thursday at Buffalo they get a long week of ugliness before hosting the New York Jets on Sept. 29 on Monday Night Football. Owner Steve Ross will have a big decision to make this month as to whether he retains McDaniels and inserts an interim coach from the staff. McDaniel is now 28-25 (.528) not including his 0-2 playoff record. The Dolphins are 10-13 (.435), includng playoffs, since that 2023 late-season loss to Tennessee."
The Miami Dolphins lost their home opener to New England, 33-27, dropping to 0-2 and sparking strong fan anger that included a banner reading "Fire Chris Grier. Fire Mike McDaniel." The team briefly led in the third quarter but could not hold the advantage. Defensive breakdowns persisted, with opponents scoring on 13 consecutive possessions across games, including seven touchdowns and six field goals. The short upcoming week increases pressure, and a loss at Buffalo would intensify scrutiny before a nationally televised game versus the Jets. Owner Steve Ross faces a looming decision about the coaching staff and leadership.
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