1986 Miami Dolphins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 8-8
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Don Shula (8-8)
Location: Miami, Florida
1986 Miami Dolphins Roster
The Miami Dolphins of the National Football League ended the 1986 season with a record of 8 wins and 8 losses, finishing third in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference.
On offense, Miami led the league with 430 points. On the other side of the ball, the leaky defense yielded 405 points. Dan Marino triggered the aerial attack, passing for 4,746 yards. Mark Duper paced all receivers, hauling in 67 passes for 1,313 yards. Bruce Hardy, Mark Clayton and Lorenzo Hampton each provided receiving help also.
Lorenzo Hampton ran for a team-best 830 yards for the Dolphins.
Donovan Rose, Don McNeal, Glenn Blackwood and William Judson each picked off 2 opponent throws. Mark Brown topped pass rushers with 5 sacks.
Don Shula coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 430
Regular Season Points Against: 405
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 1986 | Miami Dolphins 28 at San Diego Chargers 50 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 14, 1986 | Indianapolis Colts 10 at Miami Dolphins 30 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 21, 1986 | Miami Dolphins 45 at New York Jets 51 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-2-0 | OT | |
| September 28, 1986 | San Francisco 49ers 31 at Miami Dolphins 16 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 5, 1986 | Miami Dolphins 7 at New England Patriots 34 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| October 12, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 14 at Miami Dolphins 27 | W | 2-1-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| October 19, 1986 | Los Angeles Raiders 30 at Miami Dolphins 28 | L | 2-2-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-5-0 | ||
| October 26, 1986 | Miami Dolphins 17 at Indianapolis Colts 13 | W | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| November 2, 1986 | Houston Oilers 7 at Miami Dolphins 28 | W | 3-2-0 | 1-3-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 10, 1986 | Miami Dolphins 16 at Cleveland Browns 26 | L | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| November 16, 1986 | Miami Dolphins 34 at Buffalo Bills 24 | W | 3-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| November 24, 1986 | New York Jets 3 at Miami Dolphins 45 | W | 4-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 6-6-0 | ||
| November 30, 1986 | Atlanta Falcons 20 at Miami Dolphins 14 | L | 4-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| December 7, 1986 | Miami Dolphins 31 at New Orleans Saints 27 | W | 4-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| December 14, 1986 | Miami Dolphins 37 at Los Angeles Rams 31 | W | 4-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 8-7-0 | OT | |
| December 22, 1986 | New England Patriots 34 at Miami Dolphins 27 | L | 4-4-0 | 4-4-0 | 8-8-0 |
