Record 11–5 Head coach Don Shula Home field Hard Rock Stadium | Division place 1st AFC East Start date 1992 | |
Playoff finish Won Divisional Playoffs (Chargers) 31–0Lost Conference Championship (Bills) 29–10 Similar 1996 Miami Dolphins, 1985 Miami Dolphins, 1999 Miami Dolphins | ||
The 1992 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise's 27th season in the National Football League.
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The season began with the team attempting to improve on their 8–8 record in 1991.
The season was a success as the dolphins improved their record to 11–5, won the AFC East and returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence since 1990. However they lost in the AFC Championship game to the Buffalo Bills.
AFC Divisional Playoff
As the Dolphins defense shut out the Chargers, holding San Diego quarterback Stan Humphries to just 18 of 44 completions for 140 yards and intercepting him four times. Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino threw 3 touchdown passes in the second quarter. All of Marino's touchdowns were set up by interceptions.
AFC Championship Game
The Bills intercepted Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino twice, recovered 3 fumbles, forced 4 sacks, and held Miami to just 33 rushing yards.