The Miami Dolphins Are 1-0-1 in Preseason, Which Is Basically 17-0 If You Squint

They say NFL preseason doesn’t matter.

Wrong.

Preseason matters more than your GPA did in college, more than that “networking event” you blacked out at, more than your girlfriend’s astrology chart. These games don’t show up in the standings, but they reveal everything: depth, chemistry, and which backup QB might one day save your franchise or at least your DraftKings parlay.

The Dolphins opened up preseason with a 24–17 win over the Lions, and let me tell you—it had everything: backup QBs slinging it, wideouts eating like they were at an all-you-can-eat buffet, and a secondary that almost made us cry before bailing out the night with a clutch pick.

WR and QB Room? STACKED

The Dolphins didn’t just trot out quarterbacks — they rolled out confidence. Wilson commanded the huddle with pace, took shots downfield, and showed something you can’t measure in box scores: leadership. On one sack, Wilson stood up, took the bullet, and fell on his sword. When he got sacked, he fell on the grenade like Captain America instead of blaming his O-line. That’s not just quarterbacking — that’s frat president at a noise complaint leadership.

That’s not just a QB move — that’s a general protecting his soldiers. That’s the kind of move that wins a locker room over.

Wilson isn’t just slinging the rock; he’s slinging vibes.

Then, Quinn Ewers checked in and basically said, “hold my beer.” Ewers hit the stage like the main event. He didn’t just manage snaps — he dropped two touchdowns on the board and made the whole offense feel like it leveled up. Drives clicked, tempo stayed fast, and suddenly it felt less like preseason and more like Ewers was auditioning for prime time. Suddenly you forgot it was preseason and started calculating playoff seeding in your head. Depth matters, and Miami’s got it dripping out of the QB room. 

That’s depth. You don’t just survive the backup snaps — you thrive in them.

The wideouts? Everyone ate. No Tyreek. No Waddle. Didn’t matter. 

And here’s the kicker — they did it with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle sitting out. From WR3 to WR5, Miami proved the depth behind them isn’t just alive — it’s dangerous. The Dolphins backup receivers were out there looking like they just robbed a fantasy draft.

Guys ran crisp routes, fought through contact, and made chain-moving grabs. You need your stars in January, but you win the grind with the middle of the roster. Miami just showed that middle looks thick. If the stars are the steak, this depth chart is the potatoes, mac n’ cheese, and bread basket. And Miami’s table is full. 

Secondary Looked Suspect… Until It Didn’t

Early on, it looked ugly. The secondary looked like they’d been pulled straight out of Madden on Rookie mode.

Kyle Allen, the Lions QB, carved up Miami’s secondary like a preseason surgeon. He hit short stuff, worked the seams, and walked Detroit into the red zone for scores. The DBs looked shaky, the zones too soft, and we all start thinking the secondary forgot what sport they’re playing.

But when it mattered, Ethan Robinson came screaming on a blitz, read Allen like a book, and ripped the interception that sealed the win. He explained it perfectly after the game:

“When things get tough you go back to technique and everything usually works out.”

Translation: When you’re drowning in life (or in coverage), fundamentals are the life jacket. Robinson didn’t just make a play; he baptized the secondary back into competency.

That’s the difference between folding and finishing. The secondary bent all night, but Robinson reminded everyone — when chaos hits, fall back on fundamentals. Technique wins. The suspect start turned into a clutch finish, and that’s how you leave August with momentum. Going back to the basics always gets you out the mud, and Robinson just proved it in real time.

Depth + Chemistry = Growth

This preseason win wasn’t about the scoreboard.

It was about layers.

The Dolphins showed they can roll out multiple QBs that can keep the offense alive, wideouts deeper than your ex’s Instagram following, and a secondary that bent, broke, but taped itself back together for the win.

They showed a secondary that can survive a rough night, regroup, and close with a dagger.

Most importantly, they showed growth in chemistry.

Wilson taking the blame for a sack instead of pointing fingers proves the locker room is pulling in one direction. That’s how you survive the grind. That’s how you turn August reps into January playoff football that makes your liver cry.

So yeah, the Fins sit 1-0-1 in preseason, which means nothing on paper.

But for those of us watching, it means everything. In the blogosphere of degenerates who bet on everything, it means everything. The Fins are loaded. The depth is real.

And if fundamentals win in the end, Robinson just built himself a fan club.