Miami Dolphins 1997 Season Schedule & Scores

Overall record:	9-7
Home record:	6-2
Away record:	3-5

In 1997, the Miami Dolphins bounced back from a disappointing 6-10 record the previous year to achieve a 9-7 finish under the leadership of new head coach Jimmy Johnson. With quarterback Dan Marino at the helm, the Dolphins' offense shined, putting up more than 28 points per game. Despite this, the defense faltered, conceding over 25 points per game. The season concluded with a frustrating Wild Card playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Away		Home	Date	Result
IND	@	MIA	Sun, Aug 31st, 1997	L10-16
HOU	@	MIA	Sun, Sep 7th, 1997	L13-16
MIA	@	GB	Sun, Sep 14th, 1997	L18-23
MIA	@	TB	Sun, Sep 21st, 1997	L21-31
KC	@	MIA	Sun, Oct 5th, 1997	L14-17
MIA	@	NYJ	Sun, Oct 12th, 1997	W31-20
MIA	@	BAL	Sun, Oct 19th, 1997	W24-13
CHI	@	MIA	Mon, Oct 27th, 1997	W36-33
MIA	@	BUF	Sun, Nov 2nd, 1997	L6-9
NYJ	@	MIA	Sun, Nov 9th, 1997	L17-24
BUF	@	MIA	Mon, Nov 17th, 1997	L13-30
MIA	@	NE	Sun, Nov 23rd, 1997	L24-27
MIA	@	OAK	Sun, Nov 30th, 1997	W34-16
DET	@	MIA	Sun, Dec 7th, 1997	L30-33
MIA	@	IND	Sun, Dec 14th, 1997	L0-41
NE	@	MIA	Mon, Dec 22nd, 1997	W14-12
MIA	@	NE	Sun, Dec 28th, 1997	L3-17