Dolphins Remain Winless at 0-5 During Early Week 6 Bye

Overview

• The Dolphins did not play on Sunday, Oct. 18 because they were one of four teams scheduled for a Week 6 bye and enter the break 0-5.
• Miami’s offense has produced roughly 14 points per game and the team has lost by an average of about 12.4 points, a slump the coverage ties closely to quarterback Malik Willis’s low passer rating.
• The roster has been thinned by injuries, including De'Von Achane’s season-ending ACL tear, which has led to more work for backup running back Ollie Gordon II and brief production from rookie receiver Caleb Douglas before an ankle issue sidelined him.
• Miami’s next game is on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the New York Jets and the published remaining schedule runs through Week 18 with divisional matchups against the Patriots and Bills that will shape any recovery hopes.
• If the offense does not show clear improvement in the coming weeks the team’s short-term focus may shift from competing for the playoffs to evaluating young players and its position for the 2027 draft.