| 1992 Miami Dolphins season | |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Don Shula |
| Home Field | Joe Robbie Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–5 |
| Place | 1st AFC East |
| Playoff Finish | Lost AFC Championship Game |
| Timeline | |
| Previous Season | Next Season |
| 1991 | 1993 |
The 1992 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise's 27th season in the National Football League. The season began with the team attempting to improve on their 8–8 record in 1991. Because of the impact of Hurricane Andrew, the Dolphins' scheduled Week 1 home game against New England was moved to Week 7 because both teams already had a bye scheduled for that week and could slot the rescheduled contest in without other changes being required.
The season was a success as the Dolphins finished the season 11–5, won the AFC East and returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence. Keith Jackson, who signed a four-year, $6 million contract,[1] made his Miami Dolphins debut in a 37–10 win versus the eventual AFC champion Buffalo Bills. Jackson recorded four receptions and 64 receiving yards, including a 24-yard touchdown score.[2]
In the Divisional Playoffs, Miami shut out the San Diego Chargers 31–0 and the following week they played host to their AFC East rivals, the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Five turnovers and a huge disparity in the running game led to a 29–10 loss. As of 2024, this is the last time the Dolphins reached the AFC Championship Game.
Offseason[]
NFL Draft[]
| Pick # | NFL Team | Player | Position | College |
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| 7 | Miami Dolphins | Troy Vincent | Defensive Back | Wisconsin |
| 12 | Miami Dolphins | Marco Coleman | Linebacker | Georgia Tech |
Personnel[]
Staff[]
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Front Office
Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
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Defensive Coaches
Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
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Regular season[]
Schedule[]
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bye | |||
| 2 | September 14, 1992 | at Cleveland Browns | W 27–23 | |
| 3 | September 20, 1992 | Los Angeles Rams | W 26–10 | |
| 4 | September 27, 1992 | at Seattle Seahawks | W 19–17 | |
| 5 | October 4, 1992 | at Buffalo Bills | W 37–10 | |
| 6 | October 11, 1992 | Atlanta Falcons | W 21–17 | |
| 7 | October 18, 1992 | New England Patriots | W 38–17 | |
| 8 | October 25, 1992 | Indianapolis Colts | L 31–20 | |
| 9 | November 1, 1992 | at New York Jets | L 26–14 | |
| 10 | November 8, 1992 | at Indianapolis Colts | W 28–0 | |
| 11 | November 16, 1992 | Buffalo Bills | L 26–20 | |
| 12 | November 22, 1992 | Houston Oilers | W 19–16 | |
| 13 | November 29, 1992 | at New Orleans Saints | L 24–13 | |
| 14 | December 6, 1992 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 27–3 | |
| 15 | December 14, 1992 | Los Angeles Raiders | W 20–7 | |
| 16 | December 20, 1992 | New York Jets | W 19–17 | |
| 17 | December 27, 1992 | at New England Patriots | W 16–13 | |
Standings[]
Template:1992 AFC East standings
Playoffs[]
AFC Divisional Playoff[]
Miami Dolphins 31, San Diego Chargers 0
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As the Dolphins defense shut out the Chargers, holding San Diego quarterback Stan Humphries to just 18 of 44 completions for 140 yards and intercepting him four times. Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino threw 3 touchdown passes in the second quarter. All of Marino's touchdowns were set up by interceptions.
AFC Championship Game[]
Buffalo Bills 29, Miami Dolphins 10
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The Bills intercepted Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino twice, recovered 3 fumbles, forced 4 sacks, and held Miami to just 33 rushing yards.
Awards and honors[]
- Dan Marino, AFC Pro Bowl Selection
- Dan Marino, All-Pro Selection
References[]
- ↑ 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Armando Salguero, Triumph Books, Chicago, 2020, ISBN 978-1-62937-722-3, p.174
- ↑ 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Armando Salguero, Triumph Books, Chicago, 2020, ISBN 978-1-62937-722-3, p.175