Thus, the Dolphins missed a chance to play in the Super Bowl at home.

But it will not mean as much if the Dolphins miss the playoffs.

In each of the previous four seasons, the Dolphins missed the playoffs.

For the second straight week, the Dolphins missed a chance to clinch a playoff spot.

His numbers say the Dolphins haven't missed a beat since Marino departed.

The Dolphins (9-6) have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1989.

The Dolphins missed the playoffs because of two mistake-filled losses at the end of the season.

The Dolphins missed their rookie wide receiver Chris Chambers, who had 883 receiving yards this season.

In 1986, the Dolphins, hampered by defensive struggles, stumbled to a 2-5 start and finished 8-8, missing the playoffs for the first time since 1980.

The Dolphins missed their first eight shots while Fordham built a 9-0 lead.