December is the most important month once again for Dolphins football — but will this year's 8-3 start be different? Chris Perkins and David Furones look at the prospects for Miami earning the AFC No. 1 seed, how they have to adjust for Jaelan Phillips being out for the season, and the chances that the Dolphins will limit mistakes this Sunday to outscore the Washington Commanders. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

Coming off their bye week, the stage is set for the Dolphins (6-3) to make a second-half run. Are they destined to win the AFC East? Will the filming of "Hard Rocks" become a distraction? Will Miami cover a huge spread facing a rookie QB this week? Join Chris Perkins and David Furones as they go over the main Dolphins story lines. Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) kicks off at 1 p.m.

Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde take advantage of the Dolphins' bye week to score the first half of the season and give their predictions for the remaining games. Are they overrated, or making progress against the league's toughest teams?

The Miami Dolphins (6-2) face their biggest challenge yet this season when they play the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (6-2). In this episode, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss how the Chiefs game could decide home field avantage in the AFC, the impact of Jalen Ramsey's return to the secondary, how the team will look after next week's bye week and give their predictions for this Sunday's international game against the Chiefs. Kickoff is 9:30 a.m in Germany.

Halfway through the season, the big question for the Miami Dolphins (5-2) is whether they're overrated. In this episode, Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the significance of the loss to the Eagles last Sunday, review the team injuries that may be impacting play, and give their predictions for this Sunday's home game against the New England Patriots. Bonus: Which player will emerge as most interesting from the episode of "Hard Knocks" featuring the Dolphins? Kickoff is 1 p.m. Sunday.

Now at 5-1 after Sunday's win against the Panthers, the Dolphins head to Philadelphia for a critical road-trip matchup against the 5-1 Eagles. Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the importance of the matchup. Also, is Tyreek Hill Miami's MVP? Does Miami's offense need to carry bigger load vs. Eagles? Where does excitement surrounding Dolphins-Eagles rank in recent history? Plus, Chris and Dave give their predictions. Sunday's kickoff is at 8:20 p.m.

The Dolphins seemed to be back on track after Sunday's win against the Giants. Does that put them in the top tier of the AFC with the Bills and the Chiefs? Should Miami rethink how it uses De'Von Achane following his injury? Was adding receiver Chase Claypool the right move for Miami? Who returns first: Armstead or Ramsey? Columnists Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde answer these questions and more — plus predictions for this Sunday's home game against the Carolina Panthers. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

After the Dolphins' opening win streak came to a crushing end in Buffalo, Chris Perkins and David Furones ask how much blame Vic Fangio's defense should get. Is Miami's offensive line in trouble without Armstead? Should rookie De'Von Achane be the starting running back? Plus, grading the Dolphins so far this season and predictions for this Sunday's game at home against the Giants. Kickoff is 1 p.m.

In this episode, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde can't help but revel in the Dolphins' blowout against the Broncos, 70-20. But there's so much more to discuss: How should Mike McDaniel manage running back touches when all the guys are healthy? Will his personality and coaching style attract even more good players to Miami? Are special teams a significant weak spot? And it's prediction time: Will momentum carry the Dolphins to a win in Buffalo this week? And is it too soon to predict that Miami will win the AFC East? Kickoff against the Bills is Sunday at 1 p.m.

Could the Miami Dolphins be the best team in the AFC East? In the latest episode, Chris Perkins and David Furones look at last Sunday's prime-time win over the Patriots and ahead to the home opener against the Denver Broncos. Are injuries a major problem right now? Do the Dolphins need to bring in kickers to replace Jason Sanders? Plus, it's prediction time: Miami receivers should feast on the Broncos. Kick off is this Sunday at 1 p.m.