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1988 Miami Dolphins season

23rd season in franchise history

23rd season in franchise history

FieldValue
teamMiami Dolphins
year1988
record6–10
division_place5th AFC East
coachDon Shula
stadiumJoe Robbie Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlers{{ Collapsible list
title2
2WR Mark Clayton
3NT Brian Sochia
shortnavlinkDolphins seasons

The 1988 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 23rd as a member of the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins failed to improve upon their previous season's output of 8–7, winning only six games and failing to reach the playoffs for the third straight season.

Even without future Pro Football Hall of Fame center Dwight Stephenson, who was forced to retire prior to this season due to injuries, the Dolphins offensive line set the record for fewest sacks in a single season with 7 during 1988, protecting quarterback Dan Marino. Marino was only sacked on 0.98% of his dropbacks in 1988, also a single-season NFL record.

This would be the last time Don Shula recorded a losing record during his tenure as Dolphins coach, and in his coaching career overall. It would be the final losing season for the Dolphins for 15 years.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1987 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

  • President – Joe Robbie

  • Executive vice president/general manager – Mike Robbie

  • Vice president of administration and finance – Eddie Jones

  • Vice president – Don Shula

  • Director of player personnel – Chuck Connor

  • Director of pro scouting – Charley Winner

  • Head coach – Don Shula

  • Assistant head coach – David Shula

  • Quarterbacks/pass game – David Shula

  • Offensive backs – Carl Taseff

  • Receivers – Larry Seiple

  • Tight ends – Mike Westhoff

  • Offensive line – John Sandusky

  • Defense – Tom Olivadotti

  • Defensive line – Dan Sekanovich

  • Linebackers – Chuck Studley

  • Defensive backs – Mel Phillips

  • Special teams – Mike Westhoff

  • Strength and conditioning – Junior Wade

Roster

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Regular season

Schedule

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September 4at [Chicago Bears](1988-chicago-bears-season)**L** 7–340–1Soldier Field63,330
September 11at **[Buffalo Bills](1988-buffalo-bills-season)****L** 6–90–2Rich Stadium79,520
September 18[Green Bay Packers](1988-green-bay-packers-season)**W** 24–171–2Joe Robbie Stadium54,409
September 25at **[Indianapolis Colts](1988-indianapolis-colts-season)****L** 13–151–3Hoosier Dome59,638
October 2[Minnesota Vikings](1988-minnesota-vikings-season)**W** 24–72–3Joe Robbie Stadium59,867
October 9at [Los Angeles Raiders](1988-los-angeles-raiders-season)**W** 24–143–3Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum50,751
October 16[San Diego Chargers](1988-san-diego-chargers-season)**W** 31–284–3Joe Robbie Stadium58,972
October 23**[New York Jets](1988-new-york-jets-season)****L** 30–444–4Joe Robbie Stadium68,292
October 30at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1988-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**W** 17–145–4Tampa Stadium67,352
November 6at **[New England Patriots](1988-new-england-patriots-season)****L** 10–215–5Sullivan Stadium60,840
**[Buffalo Bills](1988-buffalo-bills-season)****L** 6–315–6Joe Robbie Stadium67,091
November 20**[New England Patriots](1988-new-england-patriots-season)****L** 3–65–7Joe Robbie Stadium53,526
November 27at **[New York Jets](1988-new-york-jets-season)****L** 34–385–8Giants Stadium52,752
December 4**[Indianapolis Colts](1988-indianapolis-colts-season)****L** 28–315–9Joe Robbie Stadium45,236
[Cleveland Browns](1988-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 38–316–9Joe Robbie Stadium61,884
December 18at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1988-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 24–406–10Three Rivers Stadium36,051

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 5

First time Dan Marino faced the Minnesota Vikings in the regular season.

Week 6

Standings

Awards and records

  • October 23, 1988: Dan Marino set a franchise record for most passing yards in one game (521)
  • November 6, 1988: Jim Jensen set a franchise record for most receptions in one game (12)
  • Brian Sochia, Pro Bowl selection

References

References

  1. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1988.htm 1988 Miami Dolphins]
  2. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_sacked_perc_single_season.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com – NFL Single-Season Sacked % Leaders]
  3. "1988 Miami Dolphins starters and roster". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  4. "Minnesota Vikings at Miami Dolphins - October 2nd, 1988".
  5. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810090rai.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]
  6. NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p.60
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