The Miami Dolphins opted to sit a number of their players in the regular-season finale against the New England Patriots, but those who suited up played hard to the end. As expected, though, it wasn't enough, as the Dolphins fell well behind in the second half on cue to a 38-10 Patriots victory at Gillette Stadium.
This final game of the 2025-26 season wasn't about winning or losing for Miami, though. It was about seeing what they had from their young talent — particularly, quarterback Quinn Ewers — and on some level, they got that. However, in all likelihood, they probably would have liked to see more from their young players.