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Dolphins Blow 17-Point Lead as Panthers Win 27-24 Behind Dowdle’s 206 Yards

McDaniel blamed preparation, signaling play‑calling changes that heighten scrutiny of his staff.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 05: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. McDaniel has lost another QB to IR.
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle runs past Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson during the first half of Sunday's game in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Overview

  • Miami fell to 1-4 after surrendering 239 rushing yards and managing only 19 on the ground in Charlotte.
  • Rico Dowdle rushed for 206 yards on 23 carries, the most ever by a player against a Dolphins defense.
  • Bryce Young found rookie Mitchell Evans for the go‑ahead touchdown with 1:59 remaining after Miami had briefly retaken the lead.
  • Mike McDaniel cited preparation and execution failures, said play calls may change, and declared the run defense "can't continue to go on like this."
  • Tua Tagovailoa said the team must "figure this out now," Minkah Fitzpatrick declined to speak postgame, and opinion columns questioned leadership futures with no changes announced.