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Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 20, New York Giants 9

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York...

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    Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York Giants during the fist half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins celebrates after scoring a...

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    Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker catches a pass while...

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    Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker catches a pass while under pressure from New York Giants cornerback Aaron Robinson during the fist half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle goes up for the...

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    Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle goes up for the ball with New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry on defense during the fist half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel tries to get his...

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    Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel tries to get his arms around New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley during the fist half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York...

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    Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York Giants during the fist half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Fans cheer as the Miami Dolphins score a touchdown against...

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    Fans cheer as the Miami Dolphins score a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York...

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    Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York Giants during the fist half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York...

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    Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York Giants during the fist half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks with the offensive...

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    Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks with the offensive line during the first half of his game against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders kicks a field goal against...

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    Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders kicks a field goal against the New York Giants during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins celebrates with teammate DeVante...

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    Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins celebrates with teammate DeVante Parker after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York...

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    Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the New York Giants during the fist half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • New York Giants tight end Evan Engram stretches for yards...

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    New York Giants tight end Evan Engram stretches for yards after a completion against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins catches a touchdown pass...

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    Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins catches a touchdown pass against the New York Giants during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) hands the football to running...

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    Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) hands the football to running back Myles Gaskin (37) during the first half of Sunday's game against the New York Giants in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker warms up before his...

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    Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker warms up before his game against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during his game against...

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    Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during his game against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins celebrates after scoring a...

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    Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

  • Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard warms up before his game...

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    Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard warms up before his game against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Miami Gardens.

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Omar Kelly, Dolphins Columnist

The Dolphins are in rare company, becoming one of eight teams to put together a five-game winning streak with Sunday’s win over the New York Giants. If this team had Tua Tagovailoa for the whole season, and the defense featured it’s present stringy ways, we’d be talking about Miami being a serious playoff contender. Right now, the Dolphins still have work to do to get to .500 because of their seven straight losses earlier in the season.

David Furones, Dolphins Writer

Another dominant effort by this Dolphins defense, which was expected against the ailing Giants and backup quarterback Mike Glennon. Tua Tagovailoa again did enough to win and didn’t make any crucial mistake. Miami continues to keep itself in the playoff conversation.

Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor

The Dolphins, on fire with a five-game win streak, now get to take a week off to lick their seasonlong wounds before getting the three-win Jets coming to town with a .500 record at stake.

Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor

OK, it was sloppy. Bottom line is the defense imposed its will again, and the Dolphins officially go to the bye week in the thick of the wild-card race.