Dolphins survive against the Saints – The Splash Zone 12/1/25

Dolphins survive against the Saints – The Splash Zone 12/1/25
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The Miami Dolphins took on the New Orleans Saints yesterday and it was a bit too close for comfort. The Dolphins offense started out hot with some great play from the run game and then they decided they wanted to throw the ball. QB Tua Tagovailoa just didn’t have a good game and that is becoming a normal thing as of late. It was not pretty at all, but the win keeps the Dolphins slim hopes alive as they enter December.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Dolphins Week 13 Instant Takeaways: What Does Close Call Mean? The Miami Dolphins hung on to defeat the New Orleans Saints for their third victory in a row


Saints at Dolphins

Miami Dolphins instant grades for 21-17 victory over New Orleans Saints Grading the Miami Dolphins for their 21-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Things we learned in Miami Dolphins’ 21-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints The Miami Dolphins’ race to a .500 record took a step in the right direction Sunday with a closer-than-necessary 21-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints at a sometimes rainy Hard Rock Stadium.


Dolphins Quarterbacks

Dolphins overcome another inconsistent game by Tua Tagovailoa | D’Angelo Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is not looking at it as the defense “bailing out” his quarterback.

Dave Hyde: Dolphins win, but what’s wrong with Tua Tagovailoa? You can recount the weekly heroics of running back De’Von Achane, or this week’s heroics of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. You can wonder how the Miami Dolphins wavered in those final few minutes, but appreciate how they ultimately held it together.


Dolphins Running Backs

Why Achane Eclipsing 1,000 yards for the First Time is so Impressive The Miami Dolphins have their first 1,000-yard rusher since 2023.

Miami Dolphins would be nowhere without MVP De’Von Achane De’Von Achane had just put himself in the company of the most renowned ballcarriers in Miami Dolphins history.


Dolphins Secondary

One of the Dolphins’ biggest stars fueled Miami’s 21-17 win over New Orleans by delivering multiple career firsts at the perfect time
Five career Pro Bowls, three All-Pro seasons, and two career firsts in the same game nonetheless.

Inside Fitzpatrick’s Game-Turning Play The Miami Dolphins safety did something that only had been done once in franchise history


Phinsider News You May Have Missed

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NFL Week 13 predictions, odds: Winners picks for all Sunday games We predict the winners for all Week 13 Sunday games. Can you beat us? Join the community.

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