It took eight games and nine weeks for the Miami Dolphins to win their first contest in Brian Flores' first season as coach last year.
And the Dolphins believe — although they will face a potential Super Bowl contender this week — that already having one victory under their belt can make a difference for a team pursuing steady progress, and more victories, in the second year of their rebuilding process.
Dolphins receiver Jakeem Grant likened the first victory of the season, last Thursday night’s 31-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, to an incentive for another marine animal.