Miami Dolphins 1996 Season Schedule & Scores

Overall record:	8-8
Home record:
Away record:

The 1996 season saw the Dolphins make modest strides compared to the previous year, ending with a balanced 8-8 record. Veteran quarterback Dan Marino spearheaded the offense, racking up more than 4,000 passing yards and 34 touchdowns. Running back Karim Abdul-Jabbar also made a significant impact, amassing over 1,000 rushing yards. Despite these offensive achievements, the defense faced challenges, conceding over 20 points in 10 games. The season concluded with a narrow 21-17 defeat to the New England Patriots, which dashed the Dolphins' hopes for a playoff berth.

Away		Home	Date	Result
NE	@	MIA	Sun, Sep 1st, 1996	L10-24
MIA	@	ARI	Sun, Sep 8th, 1996	W38-10
NYJ	@	MIA	Sun, Sep 15th, 1996	L27-36
MIA	@	IND	Mon, Sep 23rd, 1996	L6-10
SEA	@	MIA	Sun, Oct 6th, 1996	W22-15
MIA	@	BUF	Sun, Oct 13th, 1996	W21-7
MIA	@	PHI	Sun, Oct 20th, 1996	L28-35
DAL	@	MIA	Sun, Oct 27th, 1996	W29-10
MIA	@	NE	Sun, Nov 3rd, 1996	L23-42
IND	@	MIA	Sun, Nov 10th, 1996	L13-37
MIA	@	HOU	Sun, Nov 17th, 1996	W23-20
PIT	@	MIA	Mon, Nov 25th, 1996	W24-17
MIA	@	OAK	Sun, Dec 1st, 1996	L7-17
NYG	@	MIA	Sun, Dec 8th, 1996	W17-7
BUF	@	MIA	Mon, Dec 16th, 1996	L14-16
MIA	@	NYJ	Sun, Dec 22nd, 1996	W31-28