1997 Miami Dolphins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Wild Card
Coach: Jimmy Johnson (9-7)
Location: Miami, Florida
1997 Miami Dolphins Roster
The Miami Dolphins of the National Football League ended the 1997 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing second in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Dolphins ran up 339 points, while the defense conceded 327. Dan Marino led the charge, passing for 3,780 yards. O.J. McDuffie hauled in 76 passes for 943 yards.
Karim Abdul-Jabbar carried the ball for a team-best 892 yards for Miami.
Terrell Buckley intercepted 4 opponent throws. Trace Armstrong topped the defensive unit with 5.5 sacks.
Jimmy Johnson coached the team. The 1997 Miami Dolphins lost in the Wild Card.
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Regular Season Points For: 339
Regular Season Points Against: 327
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 1997 | Indianapolis Colts 10 at Miami Dolphins 16 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 7, 1997 | Tennessee Oilers 13 at Miami Dolphins 16 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | OT | |
| September 14, 1997 | Miami Dolphins 18 at Green Bay Packers 23 | L | 2-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| September 21, 1997 | Miami Dolphins 21 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31 | L | 2-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| October 5, 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs 14 at Miami Dolphins 17 | W | 3-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 12, 1997 | Miami Dolphins 31 at New York Jets 20 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| October 19, 1997 | Miami Dolphins 24 at Baltimore Ravens 13 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| October 27, 1997 | Chicago Bears 36 at Miami Dolphins 33 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-3-0 | OT | |
| November 2, 1997 | Miami Dolphins 6 at Buffalo Bills 9 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| November 9, 1997 | New York Jets 17 at Miami Dolphins 24 | W | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| November 17, 1997 | Buffalo Bills 13 at Miami Dolphins 30 | W | 5-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| November 23, 1997 | Miami Dolphins 24 at New England Patriots 27 | L | 5-1-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-5-0 | ||
| November 30, 1997 | Miami Dolphins 34 at Oakland Raiders 16 | W | 5-1-0 | 3-4-0 | 8-5-0 | ||
| December 7, 1997 | Detroit Lions 30 at Miami Dolphins 33 | W | 6-1-0 | 3-4-0 | 9-5-0 | ||
| December 14, 1997 | Miami Dolphins 0 at Indianapolis Colts 41 | L | 6-1-0 | 3-5-0 | 9-6-0 | ||
| December 22, 1997 | New England Patriots 14 at Miami Dolphins 12 | L | 6-2-0 | 3-5-0 | 9-7-0 | ||
| December 28, 1997 | Miami Dolphins 3 at New England Patriots 17 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | AFC Wild Card Playoff |
