The Miami Dolphins got their first win of the 2026 NFL season in Week 7, beating the New York Jets 28-25. Miami played strong throughout the game, scoring on their opening drive and never looking back. The Dolphins win not only put a mark in the win column for the first time this season, but it was the first win for head coach Jeff Hafley and the new coaching staff as they direct a rebuild of the franchise.
The Dolphins started a tradition of adding a wrap to the elevator doors in the team facilities following a win. They take a highlight photo from the game and use it to celebrate. The team unveiled the elevator door on Monday, and they are celebrating with a picture from the celebration after the game:
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Grading Dolphins’ 28-25 victory over the New York Jets - Chris Perkins, South Florida Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins got their first victory of the season in Sunday’s 28-25 breakthrough performance against the New York Jets. The Dolphins (1-5) weren’t perfect, but they were pretty darn good in many ways.
Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis grades: Strong play helps beat Jets - Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post
Miami Dolphins’ Malik Willis was seeking his first win of the season Sunday as starting quarterback in a game at the New York Jets.
Four Winners And Four Losers From Miami’s First Win Of 2026 - Jake Gibson, Miami Dolphins on SI
It took a complete team effort on all sides of the ball for the Dolphins to shock both the Jets and the rest of the NFL.
Where Willis ranks after Sunday. And news, notes on Dolphins’ offensive personnel - Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
One good game on Sunday wasn’t enough to lift Malik Willis from the bottom tier of statistical measurements for quarterbacks. But it certainly was a start.
The scene after Hafley’s first Dolphins win. And Monday news from the coach - Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
For the precious few who get a chance to coach an NFL team, winning for the first time will always stand as a treasured moment, a forever memory.
Miami Dolphins 2026 Week 7 Snap Counts Stories: Tight End Time, Rookie Revelations - Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
Diving into the playing time against the New York Jets and the implications for Greg Dulcich, Kenneth Grant, Chris Bell and others
Jeff Hafley didn’t expect waterfall celebration after Dolphins’ first win - Tom D’Angelo, The Palm Beach Post
The Miami Dolphins enter the week for the first time in 2026 coming off a win.
Miami Dolphins overreaction Monday: Malik Willis as long-term QB1? - Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 28-25 to improve to 1-5.
Trade Rumors
Agent for Dolphins DT Zach Sieler says he’d be ‘shocked’ if he’s traded despite rumors - David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler is a player being rumored as possibly being up for grabs for a contending team to poach by sending Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan a draft pick.
An update on the Sieler situation. And notes on every Dolphins defensive player - Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
With the Jets on the cusp of a game-tying and momentum-turning touchdown early in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Zach Sieler delivered the type of impactful play that has marked his eight-year Dolphins tenure.
2027 NFL Draft
Don’t obsess over Dolphins draft pick at the expense of wins - David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins won, and that’s the best thing that has happened for the team all season.
Why This First Dolphins Win Indeed Was a Very Big Deal - Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
Miami Dolphins On SI publisher Alain Poupart explains that it’s time to stop worrying so much about the 2027 draft and return the focus to the 2026 season
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Malik Willis nominated for FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week award - Marek Brave, The Phinsider
After 245 total yards, 3 touchdowns and zero turnovers, Willis gets recognized for game against New York Jets.
Fins Up, Fins Down | Winners and losers from Miami Dolphins week seven victory - Marek Brave, The Phinsider
Malik Willis has his best game as a member of the Dolphins.
Looking Back at the Biggest Trades of the Miami Dolphins’ Rebuild - Jim Reed, The Phinsider
From Jaylen Waddle to Jaelan Phillips, revisiting the biggest moves of Miami’s rebuild one year later.
Dolphins vs. Patriots odds: Opening lines for Week 8 matchup - Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins open as big home underdogs for Week 8 game against New England Patriots.
The Good, Bad & Ugly from the Miami Dolphins Week 7 win over the New York Jets - Marek Brave, The Phinsider
Dolphins end winless drought; ground Jets by a score of 28-25.
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