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Dolphins Drop to 1-4 After Panthers Run Wild as McDaniel Demands Changes

McDaniel vows schematic and technique changes after citing poor preparation.

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)
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Overview

  • Miami lost 27-24 at home to Carolina after giving up two fourth-quarter touchdowns to erase a 17-0 lead.
  • Rico Dowdle rushed for 206 yards on 23 carries, the most ever allowed by a Dolphins defense, as the Panthers totaled 239 rushing yards and 418 overall.
  • Miami’s offense mustered just four first downs after halftime, with five of six second-half possessions ending in punts, while the run game produced 19 yards and Tua Tagovailoa was sacked three times.
  • Mike McDaniel said the team was not prepared, stressed the need for players to be on the same page, and said play-calling could change to address the run-defense breakdowns under coordinator Anthony Weaver.
  • Calls from some media and fans to fire McDaniel have intensified, though reporting indicates there is no sign of an imminent change as preparations begin for the Chargers.