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Miami Dolphins Head coach Mike McDaniel wants to make sure his team is focused only on the New York Jets and not on the cold weather conditions in which they will play.
McDaniel, 42, said during his press conference Friday that the division matchup will be a game Jets and not cold.
“I think every team is unique in itself. Not to ignore that, but you have to make sure the opponent is the Jets and not the weather,” McDaniel said.
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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel stands on the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 30, 2025. (Rich History/Pictures of Images)
“I think we have a lot of reasons to not pay attention to the elements of temperature and humidity. In fact, all these guys played football in these conditions. It's about playing the Jets, not playing in the cold.”
Since Tua Tagovailoa took over as the Dolphins' quarterback, the team has struggled to play in the cold. The Dolphins are 0-7 in games started by Tagovailoa in temperatures below 46 degrees, according to the Dolphins. Palm Beach Post.
Temperatures when the Dolphins play the Jets are expected to be around 40 degrees.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa gestures during a news conference after the Dolphins defeated the Los Angeles Rams 23-15 in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Jane Kamin-Onsea)
The 27-year-old said they are paid to play football regardless of the weather.
“It’s a mentality, it’s a way of thinking.” Tagovailoa said at a press conference on Wednesday.
“That’s what we get paid to do, play football no matter if it’s raining, snowing, sleet, hot or cold. Regardless, we have to go out and play and do our jobs.”
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The Dolphins are 5-7 but have won three straight, keeping them on the brink of playoff contention. If the Dolphins want to stay in contention for a playoff spot, they'll have to beat the Jets (3-9) on the road in New Jersey.
The Dolphins play the Jets at 1:00 pm ET on Sunday.
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