Dolphins were below average in many key areas. Here’s where they were well above average

The Dolphins, by winning Sunday, can finish 8-8, a record that would suggest they’re average.

But in reality, these Dolphins are below average in most key offensive and defensive categories. For perspective, the NFL measures 36 key statistical team categories; the Dolphins are below average — and in many cases, well below average — in 28 of them.

They’re 30^th in yards per game, 30th in yards allowed per game, 25th in points per game, 25th in points permitted per game, 31st in third down offense, 28^th in third down defense, 30^th in sacks taken per pass play, 27^th in defensive sacks per pass play and 30^th in passing yards.