Overview
- AccuWeather forecasts 18–22°F at kickoff with winds near 16 mph, creating a low-temperature, gusty setting.
- Tagovailoa is 0-5 when the temperature is below 40°F, and ESPN Research says Miami has dropped 13 straight games at 40°F or colder.
- Mike McDaniel had the team travel Saturday to practice at the stadium in the evening, saying the session was planned and offers acclimation to the elements.
- Miami has won five of six behind a run-heavy plan, leading the NFL at 192.3 rushing yards per game during the streak as Tagovailoa stayed under 175 passing yards in four straight wins.
- McDaniel expects De'Von Achane and cornerback Jack Jones to play, while Next Gen Stats keeps the Dolphins’ playoff chances under 1%, framing the night as a measure of progress.