The Miami Dolphins have gone five games without holding a lead. Here's how close Miami is to making the wrong kind of NFL history.
The Miami Dolphins have started the 2026 season 0-5 without holding a lead for a single second of game time. According to Phin Phanatic, only three other teams in NFL history have failed to hold a lead through their first five games: Washington in 1954 and 1965, and the 2005 Houston Texans.
Writer Dante Walker argues that quarterback Malik Willis and offensive issues are driving this slump, despite strong play from running back Ollie Gordon II. Following their bye week, the Dolphins face the New York Jets on October 25, risking tying the NFL record of six consecutive games without a lead.
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