When was the last time the Miami Dolphins were 5-3?

The last time the Miami Dolphins started the season 5-3 was in the 2022 season, after a 31-27 win over the Lions. The Dolphins finished the season 9-8 and eventually lost in the Wild Card Round in the playoffs.

How many times have the Miami Dolphins started the season 5-3?

The Miami Dolphins have started the season 5-3 a total of 12 times, in the 1978-1979, 1983, 1985, 1995, 1997-1998, 2002-2003, 2014, 2020 and 2022 seasons.

How often have the Miami Dolphins made the playoffs after starting 5-3?

Out of the 12 times the Miami Dolphins started the season 5-3, they went on to make the playoffs 8 times, or 66.7% of the time.

All Miami Dolphins Seasons Which Started 5-3

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
2022	5-3	-14	9-8	Lost WC
2020	5-3	+61	10-6	Missed Playoffs
2014	5-3	+60	8-8	Missed Playoffs
2003	5-3	+51	10-6	Missed Playoffs
2002	5-3	+33	9-7	Missed Playoffs
1998	5-3	+29	10-6	Lost Div
1997	5-3	+16	9-7	Lost WC
1995	5-3	+81	9-7	Lost WC
1985	5-3	+30	12-4	Lost CC
1983	5-3	+36	12-4	Lost Div
1979	5-3	+20	10-6	Lost Div
1978	5-3	+55	11-5	Lost WC

Year

Started

Point Diff

Final Record

Result

2022

5-3

-14

9-8

Lost WC

2020

5-3