Way Too Early 2024 Miami Dolphins Predictions

Week 7: at Indianapolis Colts – W Dolphins 27, Colts 21 (6-0) 

 This Colts team has the potential to be good. Anthony Richardson will be good to go, and it will be another early challenge for the Dolphins’ defense. Tua and the offense once again prevail and continue their dominant stretch of football, bringing Mike Mcdaniel’s post-bye record to 3-0 

Week 8: vs. Arizona Cardinals – W Dolphins 28, Cardinals 10 (7-0) 

 Tua dominates the Cardinals’ defense, and the defense has no problem with Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. The Dolphins win this one easy and begin the season 7-0. 

Week 9: at Buffalo Bills – L Bills 27, Dolphins 20 (7-1) 

 The Dolphins suffer their first loss of the season in Buffalo. Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense prove to be too much for Miami’s defense, and despite a late surge, the Dolphins come up short on the road. 

Week 10: at Los Angeles Rams – W Dolphins 24, Rams 21 (8-1) 

Miami pulls off a close win on Monday Night Football against the Rams. The Dolphins’ defense contains Matthew Stafford, and Tua Tagovailoa leads a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. 

Week 11: vs. Las Vegas Raiders – W Dolphins 30, Raiders 17 (9-1) 

 Miami handles the shaky Raiders team with ease, and Tua Tagovailoa has a standout performance, connecting with his receivers for multiple touchdowns. At the same time, the defense dominates the game at the line of scrimmage, making it a long day for the Raiders. 

Week 12: vs. New England Patriots – W Dolphins 31, Patriots 10 (10-1) 

Tua continues his undefeated reign against the Patriots as the Dolphins gash the Patriots for over 200 yards on the ground and 300 more threw the air, Tua sets himself atop the MVP race while Hill continues his march to 2,000 receiving yards. The Dolphins end the season again with a tough stretch, but the sweep of the Patriots is crucial. 

Week 13: at Green Bay Packers – L Packers 27, Dolphins 20 (10-2) 

 Thanksgiving night brings a marquee matchup between two great teams, and Lambeu Field is too much for the Dolphins. Despite a strong effort, Miami struggles to contain the Packers’ offense led by quarterback Jordan Love, and the Packers connect on a game-winning touchdown late in the fourth to seal the deal. 

Week 14: vs. New York Jets – W Dolphins 31, Jets 27 (11-2) 

 Miami wins a thriller in their first game against the Aaron Rodgers-led Jets at home, bouncing back from the Thanksgiving loss. The Dolphins’ defense prevails late while Tua Tagovailoa and the offense find their rhythm to secure a much-needed win in the race for the AFC’s one seed. 

Week 15: at Houston Texans – W Dolphins 24, Texans 20 (12-2) 

 The C.J. Stroud-led Texans put up a strong fight, but it’s the Dolphins rushing attack that once again helps Miami seal the deal late and keep the ball out of rookie of the year C.J. Stroud’s hands. Miami moves to 12-2 on their way to their first division title in 16 years. 

Week 16: vs. San Francisco 49ers – L  49ers 28, Dolphins 24 (12-3) 

 In a potential Super Bowl matchup, Miami suffers a close loss at home against the 49ers. The Dolphins struggle to contain the 49ers’ offense, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, and fall short in a high-scoring affair. 

Week 17: at Cleveland Browns – W Dolphins 23, Browns 20 (13-3) 

 Miami pulls off a crucial road win against the Browns. The Dolphins’ defense steps up to contain the high-powered Browns offense, and Tua Tagovailoa leads yet another game-winning drive capped off by a Jason Sanders field goal clinching the AFC East. 

Week 18: at New York Jets – L Jets 27, Dolphins 17 (13-4)

Closing out the season in Metlife, the Dolphins fall short to the Jets and short of the AFC’s one seed to the Baltimore Ravens; although the loss, the Dolphins finish as a top seed in the AFC and look to close the door on the “Same Old Dolphins.”