MIAMI -- Even the NFL's top-ranked offense has room to improve.
The Dolphins led the league in yards per game in 2023, on the strength of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Tyreek Hill. But their passing game floundered down the stretch, in which they failed to crack 250 passing yards in six of their final eight games, including the playoffs.
In part, Miami's drop-off from the 287.4 yards it averaged in the first half of the season can be explained by the improved competition it faced, particularly in December. It also was forced to play without Hill or fellow receiver Jaylen Waddle in three of its final four regular-season games.