Dolphins 1-6 After 31-6 Loss to Browns

The Miami Dolphins were crushed 31-6 by the Cleveland Browns in rainy, windy conditions, dropping to 1-6 and intensifying scrutiny of coach Mike McDaniel, GM Chris Grier and QB Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa threw three interceptions, fumbled multiple times and was benched in the fourth quarter as rookie Quinn Ewers finished the game; Miami finished with four turnovers and 10 penalties for 98 yards that repeatedly handed Cleveland favorable field position. Special-teams miscues — including a fumbled kickoff and bad snaps on field-goal attempts — plus injuries (tight end Darren Waller left with a pectoral injury) and an unusually quiet Jaylen Waddle compounded Miami’s problems. Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins rushed for 84 yards and three touchdowns while quarterback Dillon Gabriel managed the game efficiently and avoided turnovers. The loss represented a sharp collapse from last season’s 9-3 peak and came despite pregame reinforcements such as linebacker Tyrel Dodson clearing concussion protocol, leaving the franchise with urgent personnel and coaching questions.