Miami Dolphins 2020 NFL schedule: 5 must-win games

By Matt Conner | Apr 13, 2020

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 08: Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores on the sidelines during the NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 8, 2019. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 29: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets throws the ball during the first quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

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Hiding within the Dolphins own division is another young team hoping to make the proverbial leap now that Tom Brady has left the AFC East. Adam Gase has taken his licks as head coach of the New York Jets, but most casual fans would likely be surprised to hear just how hot the Jets became near season’s end in 2019.

While the Dolphins won five of their last nine games, the Jets were even hotter and won six of their last eight—including consecutive wins over the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills in the final two weeks. That’s impressive considering what those franchises were fighting for at the time.

The Jets and Dolphins split their season series but the Fins outscored them 47-40 and have good reason to believe they can beat them again.

At the very least, Flores needs to come away with one win out of two against their rival and that means putting them away at Hard Rock Stadium. Given how much more impressive the Dolphins look after some offseason changes to date compared to the Jets, Miami has a very good chance to come away with a split and then some.

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