Dolphins Owner Frustrated After 27-24 Collapse

The Miami Dolphins fell to 1-4 after a 27-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers, blowing a 17-0 lead and being outscored 27-7 the rest of the way. Carolina’s ground game dominated, totaling 239 rushing yards, and the loss ended Miami’s 10-0 run in games when they held a three-score lead under coach Mike McDaniel. Owner Stephen Ross was "really frustrated," McDaniel said, and the two held a postgame debrief McDaniel described as focused on preparing for the Chargers. McDaniel acknowledged mounting pressure—urging urgency and saying "we need to major in doing"—while fan protests and banners and Ross’s warning that the status quo won’t be acceptable have intensified scrutiny of his job. Players say the locker room remains united as Miami attempts to regroup for Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers.