0-17 watch for Dolphins: The case for and largely against a winless season in Miami
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Key Points:
- The Miami Dolphins enter Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season with an 0-3 record and have lost their best offensive player, running back De'Von Achane, for the remainder of the year due to a torn ACL.
- Analysts agree the Dolphins are likely the worst team in the NFL this season, with a roster heavily impacted by dead salary cap hits and lacking proven talent, especially at skill positions.
- Despite the poor start, none of the experts believe the Dolphins will finish the season winless (0-17), citing historical data that winless seasons are extremely rare and that the team will likely secure at least one or two wins.
- The Dolphins' schedule includes opportunities for upset victories, particularly against weaker or struggling teams like the Patriots, Jets, and Chargers, increasing the chances they avoid a historically bad season.
- Overall, the consensus is that Miami faces a rebuilding year with a focus on developing a winning culture for the future, and fans should temper expectations while hoping for incremental progress.
