Miami Dolphins Playoff History

Last Modified Dec 4, 2024 16:19 GMT
Miami Dolphins Playoff History
Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area, and they are one of the most famous teams in the NFL. They play their home games at Hard Rock Stadium, located in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida, and Stephen M. Ross is the team's owner. They have reached the Super Bowl five times and have won it twice.

Miami Dolphins Playoff Appearances Year-by-Year

The Miami Dolphins playoff record is 20-23 in 43 games as of December 2024. In the Wild Card Round, they played in 14 games, winning six, and in 17 divisional rounds, they won seven. As a result, they won five of the seven conference championships, which led to winning two Super Bowls and five appearances.

The Miami Dolphins playoff record is as follows:

YearRoundOpponentResultScore
1970Divisional RoundOakland RaidersLost14-21
1971Divisional RoundKansas City ChiefsWon27-24
1971AFC ChampionshipBaltimore ColtsWon21-0
1971Super Bowl VIDallas CowboysLost3-24
1972Divisional RoundCleveland BrownsWon20-14
1972AFC ChampionshipPittsburgh SteelersWon21-17
1972Super Bowl VIIWashington RedskinsWon14-7
1973Divisional RoundCincinnati BengalsWon34-16
1973AFC ChampionshipOakland RaidersWon27-10
1973Super Bowl VIIIMinnesota VikingsWon24-7
1984Divisional RoundSeattle SeahawksWon31-10
1984AFC ChampionshipPittsburgh SteelersWon45-28
1984Super Bowl XIXSan Francisco 49ersLost16-38
1992Wild Card RoundKansas City ChiefsWon17-0
1992Divisional RoundSan Diego ChargersWon31-0
1992AFC ChampionshipBuffalo BillsLost10-29
2000Wild Card RoundIndianapolis ColtsWon23-17
2000Divisional RoundOakland RaidersLost0-27
2008Wild Card RoundBaltimore RavensLost9-27
2016Wild Card RoundPittsburgh SteelersLost12-30
2022Wild Card RoundBuffalo BillsLost31-34
2023Wild Card RoundKansas City ChiefsLost28-31

Miami Dolphins Playoff Win-Loss Record

CategoryGames PlayedRecord
All-Time Playoffs4320-23
Wild Card Round146-8
Divisional Round177-10
Conference Championship75-2
Super Bowl52-3

Miami Dolphins Conference Championships Record

The Miami Dolphins conference championship record is as follows:

YearConferenceOpponentResultScore
1971AFCBaltimore ColtsWon21-0
1972AFCPittsburgh SteelersWon21-17
1973AFCOakland RaidersWon27-10
1982AFCNew York JetsWon14-0
1984AFCPittsburgh SteelersWon45-28
1985AFCNew England PatriotsLost14-31
1992AFCBuffalo BillsLost10-29

Miami Dolphins Playoff Stats

Total Playoff Games Played: 43

Overall Playoff Record (Wins-Losses): 20-23

Total Super Bowls Won: 2 (5 Appearances)

Passing Leader of All-time: Dan Marino 4,967/8,358, 61,361 yds, 420 TD

Rushing Leader of All-time: Larry Csonka 1,506 att, 6,737 yds, 53 TD

Receiving Leader of All-time: Mark Duper 511 rec, 8,869 yds, 59 TD

Scoring Leader of All-time: Olindo Mare, 1,048 points

AV Leader: Dan Marino 216 AV

Coach with most wins: Don Shula 257-133-2

Miami Dolphins Super Bowl Stats

Total Super Bowl Appearances: 5

Super Bowls Won: 2

Super Bowl Winning Season: 1972, 1973

Most Scoring Super Bowl Win: 24-7 win against Minnesota Vikings in 1973

Lowest Scoring Super Bowl Loss: 3-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in 1971

FAQ's on Miami Dolphins

A. Dan Marino has played a total of 18 playoff games for the Miami Dolphins and has an 8-10 win-loss record.

A. The Miami Dolphins have a playoff record of 20 wins and 23 losses, as of December 2024.

A. The Miami Dolphins have won two Super Bowls in the 1972 and 1973 season. 

A. They play their home games at Hard Rock Stadium, which is located in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida.

A. The Miami Dolphins are owned by Stephen Ross.

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