A fter Mike McDaniel awarded game balls to the entire team following Sunday's demolition of the Falcons, a normally subdued, circumspect Dolphins rookie walked to the center of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium's visitor locker room and sprung into a loud and animated war dance and chant.

It seems Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is safe for another week, despite leading the team to its most embarrassing loss of 2025 yet on Sunday. The 31-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns wasn't the last straw for owner Stephen Ross, although there are reports that could change soon.

Week 9 in the NFL kicks off with the Baltimore Ravens (2-5) traveling to South Beach for a game against the Miami Dolphins (2-6). Each won in convincing fashion a week ago but more W’s are needed if these teams are to truly compete for a playoff berth.

Will it be deja vu all over again for the Miami Dolphins? Are they ready for another major turnaround or was the victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday j