2001 Miami Dolphins season

2001 Miami Dolphins season
OwnerWayne Huizenga
Head coachDave Wannstedt
Home fieldPro Player Stadium
Results
Record11–5
Division place2nd AFC East
Playoff finishLost Wild Card Playoffs
(vs. Ravens) 3–20
Pro BowlersLB Zach Thomas
CB Sam Madison
C Tim Ruddy
DE Jason Taylor
FS Brock Marion

The 2001 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise's 32nd season in the National Football League and the 36th season in the AFC division, and their 2nd under the guidance of head coach Dave Wannstedt. The Miami Dolphins finished the season 2nd in the AFC East with a record of 11–5. Their season ended with a defeat to the defending Super Bowl champions, the Baltimore Ravens, in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.

The Miami Dolphins ranked 8th in points scored and 11th in points allowed.[1]

The Dolphins did not return to the playoffs until 2008, and would not make back-to-back playoff appearances until 2022 and 2023. After the season, Harry Swayne retired.

  1. ^ "2001 Miami Dolphins Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com.