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(NFL). The Dolphins failed to improve upon their previous season's output of 8–7, winning only six games and failing to reach the playoffs for the third straight season. Even without future

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, who was forced to retire prior to this season due to injuries, the Dolphins offensive line set the record for fewest sacks in a single season with 7 during 1988, protecting quarterback Dan Marino. Marino was only sacked on 0.98% of his dropbacks in 1988, also a single-season NFL record. This would be the last time Don Shula recorded a losing record during his tenure as Dolphins coach, and in his coaching career overall. It would be the final losing season for the Dolphins for 15 years.

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 5

First time Dan Marino faced the

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in the regular season.

Week 6

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Standings

Awards and records

* October 23, 1988: Dan Marino set a franchise record for most passing yards in one game (521)NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, , p.60 * November 6, 1988: Jim Jensen set a franchise record for most receptions in one game (12) * Brian Sochia, Pro Bowl selection

References

External links

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