The Dolphins looked to improve on their 8–8 record from 2014 and return to the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons.

However, Miami failed to clinch a playoff berth for the seventh consecutive season after a Week 14 loss to the New York Giants.

The Dolphins entered 2015 with Joe Philbin as their head coach for a fourth season.

Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Ryan Tannehill would be intercepted 3 times in this game, including a pick 6 by Preston Brown, and the Bills trounced Miami in their home opener 41–14.

The Dolphins were considered the home team in the season's first International Series game.

A day later, Head Coach Joe Philbin was fired following a 24–28 record with no postseason appearances.

With the win, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Houston Texans for the first time in franchise history.

The Dolphins looked to end the streak of the Super Bowl champions, but it was too late as Miami struggled offensively and defensively all game.

With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 5–8, and were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 7th straight year, a franchise record.

With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 5–10, and with Buffalo defeating Dallas the same day, they were assured last place in their division.

With the stunning win, the Dolphins ended their season at 6-10 and kept the Patriots from clinching home field advantage in the AFC Playoffs.