Dolphins coach dismisses weather narrative ahead of game against division rival

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel wants to make sure his team is only focused on the New York Jets, not the chilly weather conditions they will play in. 

McDaniel, 42, said during his press conference on Friday the division matchup is about playing the Jets and not the cold.

"I think each team’s unique to itself. Not disregarding it, but you have to make sure the opponent is the Jets, not the weather," McDaniel said.

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel stands on the field prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Nov. 30, 2025. (Rich Storry/Imagn Images)

"I think we have a lot of reasons to not have any concern for elements of temperature and moisture. Realistically, these guys have all played football in those elements. It will be about playing the Jets, and it won’t be about playing the cold."

Since Tua Tagovailoa has taken over as the Dolphins quarterback, the team has struggled when playing in the cold. The Dolphins are 0-7 in games started by Tagovailoa when the temperature is below 46 degrees, according to The Palm Beach Post. 

The temperature when the Dolphins play the Jets is expected to be about 40 degrees. 

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