| 8-8 | Missed Playoffs |
| Record | Outcome |
The Miami Dolphins finished the regular season with a 8-8 record. They went 4-4 at home and 4-4 on the road.
The 1996 Miami Dolphins played in the East Division of the American Football Conference.
During the regular season, the 1996 Miami Dolphins went 6-2 against their AFC East opponents.
| Opponent | Record | Win Percentage % | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 2-0 | 100% | +16 |
| New York Jets | 2-0 | 100% | +12 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 1-1 | 50.0% | +20 |
| New England Patriots | 1-1 | 50.0% | -5 |
No, the Dolphins didn't make the Playoffs in 1996.
The Miami Dolphins finished the regular season with a point differential of +14. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Dolphins could have been expected to have about 8.4 wins, or a 8-8 record in the regular season.
In close, one-score games, the 1996 Miami Dolphins went 3-4. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Dolphins went 3-0.
The 1996 Miami Dolphins did not play any overtime games in the regular season.
The longest win streak during the regular season for the 1996 Miami Dolphins was a 3 game winning streak.
The longest losing streak that the Miami Dolphins had during the 1996 regular season was 3 games, which occured 2 separate times.
= Playoff Team
Bold = Division Opponent
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | ||||
| 1 | Sun, Sep 1, 1996 Sun, Sep 1 | vs New England Patriots | Win 24 - 10 | |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 8, 1996 Sun, Sep 8 | @ Arizona Cardinals | Win 38 - 10 | |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 15, 1996 Sun, Sep 15 | vs New York Jets | Win 36 - 27 | |
| 4 | Mon, Sep 23, 1996 Mon, Sep 23 | @ Indianapolis Colts | Loss 6 - 10 | |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 6, 1996 Sun, Oct 6 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Loss 15 - 22 | |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 13, 1996 Sun, Oct 13 | @ Buffalo Bills | Win 21 - 7 | |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 20, 1996 Sun, Oct 20 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Loss 28 - 35 | |
| 9 | Sun, Oct 27, 1996 Sun, Oct 27 | vs Dallas Cowboys | Loss 10 - 29 | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 3, 1996 Sun, Nov 3 | @ New England Patriots | Loss 23 - 42 | |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 10, 1996 Sun, Nov 10 | vs Indianapolis Colts | Win 37 - 13 | |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 17, 1996 Sun, Nov 17 | @ Houston Oilers | Win 23 - 20 | |
| 13 | Mon, Nov 25, 1996 Mon, Nov 25 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Loss 17 - 24 | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 1, 1996 Sun, Dec 1 | @ Oakland Raiders | Loss 7 - 17 | |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 8, 1996 Sun, Dec 8 | vs New York Giants | Loss 7 - 17 | |
| 16 | Mon, Dec 16, 1996 Mon, Dec 16 | vs Buffalo Bills | Win 16 - 14 | |
| 17 | Sun, Dec 22, 1996 Sun, Dec 22 | @ New York Jets | Win 31 - 28 | |
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