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Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Faces Mounting Pressure Before Thursday Trip to Bills

Public pressure intensifies, with a defensive slide plus fan protests setting the stage for a short-week trip to Buffalo.

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Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver speaks to the media, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at the Baptist Health Training Center in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Sep 14, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looks on against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Miami opened 0-2 with a 33-8 loss to the Colts and a 33-27 home defeat to the Patriots, deepening scrutiny of the fourth-year coach.
  • NFL Research reports the Dolphins have allowed points on 12 straight opponent drives dating to late 2024, the longest such run since at least 1993.
  • Fan frustration has turned public, including boos at Hard Rock Stadium and a plane banner reading “Fire McDaniel. Fire Grier.” before the Patriots game.
  • McDaniel said he will not worry about job security and called the short-week turnaround a blessing, emphasizing total focus on Buffalo.
  • Several players, including Chop Robinson, Patrick Paul, and Tyrel Dodson, defended McDaniel’s leadership as coverage frames Thursday night at Buffalo as a potential inflection point.