In some ways, Mike McDaniel is turning in his best season as a head coach. It still may not be enough to save his job or get the Miami Dolphins into the playoffs. There is, however, still hope.
The Dolphins are looking far less likely to move on from him in 2026, regardless of whether Miami makes the postseason. It's well-documented that Stephen Ross wants to find a reason to keep his head coach.
With Week 14 arriving, the Dolphins remain three games behind the seventh-seed Buffalo Bills with only five games remaining. They have less than a 1% chance of pulling off a miracle.