1982 Miami Dolphins season
| 1982 Miami Dolphins season | |
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| Head coach | Don Shula |
| Owner | Joe Robbie |
| Home field | Miami Orange Bowl |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–2 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC |
| Playoff finish |
Won AFC First round (Patriots) 28–13 Won AFC Second Round (Chargers) 34–13 Won American Conference Championship (Jets) 14–0 Lost Super Bowl XVII (Redskins) 17–27 |
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| Scoring summary | ||||
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| 1 | MIA | Andra Franklin 1-yard run (Uwe von Schamann kick) | Dolphins 7–0 | |
| 1 | NYJ | Wesley Walker 29-yard pass from Richard Todd (Pat Leahy kick) | Tie 7–7 | |
| 1 | MIA | Tommy Vigorito 59-yard punt return (Uwe von Schamann kick) | Dolphins 14–7 | |
| 2 | MIA | Andra Franklin 1-yard run (Uwe von Schamann kick) | Dolphins 21–7 | |
| 2 | MIA | Uwe von Schamann 25-yard field goal | Dolphins 24–7 | |
| 2 | NYJ | Mike Augustyniak 2-yard run (Pat Leahy kick) | Dolphins 24–14 | |
| 3 | MIA | David Woodley 15-yard pass from Tony Nathan (Uwe von Schamann kick) | Dolphins 31–14 | |
| 3 | MIA | Glenn Blackwood 35-yard interception return (Uwe von Schamann kick) | Dolphins 38–14 | |
| 3 | MIA | Don McNeal 19-yard interception return (Uwe von Schamann kick) | Dolphins 45–14 | |
| 4 | NYJ | Jerome Barkum 7-yard pass from Richard Todd (Pat Leahy kick) | Dolphins 45–21 | |
| 4 | NYJ | Wesley Walker 5-yard pass from Richard Todd (Pat Leahy kick) | Dolphins 45–28 | |
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| Q1 | MIA | Woodley 1 yard run (von Schamann kick) | MIA 7–0 | |
| Q1 | MIA | Hardy 4 yard pass from Woodley (von Schamann kick) | MIA 14–0 | |
| Q2 | BAL | Butler 53 yard pass from Pagel (Wood kick) | MIA 14–7 | |
| Q2 | BAL | Wood 51 yard field goal | MIA 14–10 | |
| Q2 | BAL | Krauss 5 yard pass from Pagel (Wood kick) | BAL 17–14 | |
| Q3 | MIA | Vigorito 33 yard run (von Schamann kick) | MIA 21–17 | |
| Q3 | MIA | von Schamann 29 yard field goal | MIA 24–17 | |
| Q4 | BAL | Wood 48 yard field goal | MIA 24–20 | |
The 1982 Miami Dolphins season was the team's seventeenth in the National Football League. finished the strike-shortened regular season with a 7–2 record, ranking them second in the AFC.
The Dolphins' main strength was their defense, nicknamed the "Killer Bees" because 6 of their 11 starters had last names that began with the letter "B". The "Killer Bees", anchored by Pro Bowl defensive tackle Bob Baumhower, led the league in fewest total yards allowed (2,312) and fewest passing yards allowed (1,027). Linebacker A.J. Duhe was extremely effective at blitzing and in pass coverage. And the Dolphins secondary, consisting of defensive backs Don McNeal, Gerald Small and brothers Lyle and Glenn Blackwood, combined for 11 interceptions.
However, the Dolphins' passing attack, led by quarterback David Woodley, ranked last in the league with 1,401 total yards, 8 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. One of the few bright spots in the Dolphins passing attack was wide receiver Jimmy Cefalo, who gained 356 yards off just 17 receptions, an average of 20.9 yards per catch. Wide receiver Duriel Harris also provided a deep threat with 22 receptions for 331 yards.
But Miami's strength on offense was their running game, ranking 3rd in the league with 1,344 yards. Pro Bowl running back Andra Franklin was the team's top rusher with 701 yards and 7 touchdowns. Running back Tony Nathan rushed for 233 yards, and caught 16 passes for another 114 yards. Woodley himself also recorded 207 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. One reason for the Dolphins' rushing success was the blocking of their offensive line, led by future hall of fame center Dwight Stephenson, along with Pro Bowlers Bob Kuechenberg and Ed Newman.
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