Don't look now, but theMiami Dolphinsare one of the hottest teams in the NFL.
Miami traveled home from Madrid after banking an overtime win over theWashington Commandersin the NFL's first game in Spain. TheDolphinshave now won three of their last four games – punctuated by dominant wins over theFalconsandBills.
Both sides of the ball are playing better during this stretch, specifically the offense. Miami's had at least 300 total yards on offense in each of the last four matchups. As a team, the Dolphins are running the ball better over their last four games; they've hit at least 140 rushing yards three times after failing to reach that at all through their first seven games.
That improvement on the ground's made up for the passing game losing weapons to injury. Star wide receiverTyreek Hillsuffereda season-ending injury in Week 4. Tight endDarren Wallergot off to a strong start to his Dolphins tenure with four touchdowns in four games before suffered a pectoral injurythat put him on injured reserve (IR).
At 4-7, Miami would need a lot of luck to make the playoffs considering the glut of six-win teams ahead of them in the AFC wild-card race. The Dolphins had their bye last week and are back in action this week at home against the 2-9New Orleans Saints.
To get one step closer to 0.500, they'll need their offense to produce once again and Waller would be a big help in that. Here's the latest on his status before today's kickoff against theSaints.
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18)makes a catch for a touchdownagainst the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Is Darren Waller playing today?
The Dolphins have activated Waller from injured reserve and he is going to play in Week 13 against New Orleans, perNFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Waller practiced all week with limited participation on Wednesday and Friday and full participation on Thursday.
He was initially listed as questionable on the Dolphins' injury report but it appears the veteran tight end is good to go.
The Dolphins are activating TE Darren Waller from injured reserve and he'll play Sunday against the Saints, per sources.Waller scored four TDs in his first three games before suffering a pectoral injury Oct. 19. Now, Miami's red-zone weapon returns.pic.twitter.com/n2ZmET6cbk
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)November 29, 2025
