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NFL Week 16 live chat & discussion: Late Afternoon, SNF schedule and odds

Please use this thread to follow the NFL’s slate of late-afternoon games and Sunday Night Football. Please follow all site rules in the live threads and other posts on The Phinsider. Please note that SBNation strictly prohibits the sharing of illegal game streams. Sharing, discussing, or requesting illegal game streams may result in a temporary […]

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about 2 months ago | 1 read

Predicting NFL Week 16 winners: Odds, picks for Sunday

Week 16 continues on Sunday with 12 games on the schedule following a Thursday night and two Saturday games, and ahead of tomorrow’s Monday night contest. It is a Sunday slate full of playoff implications, draft position posturing, and roster changes to prepare for the 2026 season. The Week 16 schedule features some of the […]

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Dolphins vs. Bengals Week 16: How to watch Quinn Ewers’ first start – start time, TV channel, online stream

The Miami Dolphins shook up their offense heading into Week 16, demoting incumbent starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to third string and promoting rookie Quinn Ewers into the top spot. The Dolphins will use today’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals as the start of the three-game audition for Ewers, judging if he could be the team’s […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Fan confidence drops as Dolphins lose, make quarterback change

The Miami Dolphins saw their four-game winning streak snapped on Monday when they failed to compete meaningfully against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Dolphins were run out of the building early in the game, then threw up some garbage-time stats and points near the end of the contest. The loss ended the team’s already minuscule playoff […]

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Saturday NFL Games Live Open Discussion & Games Information

Please use this thread to discuss and follow this afternoon’s/evening’s games, and as always, your Miami Dolphins. Remember to follow all site rules during the live threads, just as you would with any other post. Personal attacks of any kind for any reason are not allowed. Please refrain from discussing politics or religion. Sharing illegal […]

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Previewing Bengals/Dolphins matchup – The Splash Zone 12/20/25

The last time the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals met was back in 2022. If you remember, that was the game where Tua Tagovailoa suffered that scary looking concussion. We fast forward to now and Tua will be serving as QB3 while Quinn Ewers gets his first NFL start at quarterback. With the Dolphins out […]

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Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread Vol. 659

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Miami Dolphins expected to keep HC Mike McDaniel; GM still undecided

A recent report suggests the Miami Dolphins have already made a decision on head coach Mike McDaniel’s future with the team. According to CBS Sports NFL Insider, Jonathan Jones, many people around the league believe the Dolphins will retain Mike McDaniel, stating that the team ‘loves Mike” and feels like “he’s had a tough hand” […]

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Why Mike McDaniel decided to give rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers a chance

The Miami Dolphins made national headlines this week, after the team decided to bench starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the rest of the season. Head coach Mike McDaniel said “all options were on the table” following the team’s loss to the Steelers in Week 15. One of those options was rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers, who […]

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Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders returns to practice, designated for return

The Miami Dolphins are in the midst of a major change, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa benched this week and designated as the team’s third-string passer while rookie Quinn Ewers moves into the starting lineup. The team also released linebacker Matthew Judon, making way for younger pass rushers to see more playing time as the team […]

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Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill Reacts to Tua Tagovailoa’s Benching 

Yesterday was an interesting day if you’re a fan of the Miami Dolphins, or honestly, football in general.  News that head coach Mike McDaniel had officially benched Tua Tagovailoa rocked the sports world. But let’s be honest, it wasn’t necessarily a surprise.  Tua has looked like a shell of himself this season. In fact, it’s […]

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Mike McDaniel talks Quinn Ewers starting, Tua Tagovailoa third string

The Miami Dolphins made a major move on Wednesday, shaking up their quarterback depth chart after the team was eliminated from playoff contention. Starter Tua Tagovailoa was benched, sliding from the top of the position group to being the third player on the depth chart. Leaping from the third spot into the top spot is […]

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Former NFL star critical of Tua Tagovailoa’s actions following MNF loss

Since the news was announced on Wednesday that Tua Tagovailoa would no longer be the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins this year, opinions on the decision, the player, the team, etc., have been tossed around more than the pigskin will be during Sunday’s game. One former NFL player — star EDGE rusher J.J. Watt […]

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Three teams that should trade for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa

The Miami Dolphins are trading quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. At least, they will be soon. This week, the team announced that Tagovailoa would be benched in favor of rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers, a 7th-round selection in last year’s draft. The veteran quarterback has had the worst season of his NFL career so far, throwing for just […]

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Fins Up, Fins Down | Week Fifteen

Monday’s defeat at the hand of the Pittsburgh Steelers happened just a few days ago, but the Miami Dolphins are already looking like a far different team than they were while getting spanked by Aaron Rodgers and company. Outside linebacker Matthew Judon was released on Wednesday to give the veteran an opportunity to chase a […]

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Dolphins bench Tua, Quinn Ewers to start – The Splash Zone 12/18/25

It’s official. The Miami Dolphins have benched Tua Tagovailoa in favor for the rookie seventh round pick, Quinn Ewers. Mike McDaniel hinted at a change at quarterback the other day and the writing has been on the wall for Tua all season long with his struggles. There’s obviously a lot of moving parts with this […]

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