NFL Officiating Observatory
TEAM PROFILE · AFC East
Miami Dolphins penalty stats (2026)
TL;DR
The Miami Dolphins are averaging 7.2 accepted penalties per game in 2026 (6 games), #18 most in the NFL (league 7.3). Last season: 5.9 per game. Their flags have cost 5.50 expected points per game.
Flags / game7.26 games · league 7.3
Opponent flags / game7.0flags drawn
Penalty yards / game47.72025: 47.7
Points given away / game5.50#25 most costly
Most common penalties
| Penalty | 2026 / game | 2015–25 / game |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Holding | 1.83 | 1.25 |
| False Start | 0.83 | 1.07 |
| Defensive Offside | 0.67 | 0.28 |
| Delay of Game | 0.50 | 0.27 |
| Illegal Contact | 0.50 | 0.15 |
| Defensive Holding | 0.33 | 0.42 |
| Illegal Formation | 0.33 | 0.17 |
| Illegal Block Above the Waist | 0.33 | 0.17 |
Game log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Flags on MIA | Flags on opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 7 | @ NYJ | W 28-25 | 5 | 6 |
| Wk 5 | vs CIN | L 24-31 | 6 | 4 |
| Wk 4 | @ MIN | L 10-15 | 9 | 11 |
| Wk 3 | vs KC | L 10-24 | 8 | 8 |
| Wk 2 | @ SF | L 13-35 | 7 | 7 |
| Wk 1 | @ LV | L 13-27 | 8 | 6 |
By crew chief (since 2015)
| Crew chief | Games | Flags on MIA / game |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Triplette | 3 | 10.7 |
| Ed Hochuli | 3 | 9.7 |
| Terry McAulay | 4 | 9.2 |
| Alex Moore | 2 | 9.0 |
| John Parry | 4 | 8.5 |
| Brad Rogers | 4 | 8.2 |
| Gene Steratore | 3 | 8.0 |
| Tony Corrente | 4 | 8.0 |
Questions
How many penalties do the Miami Dolphins average in 2026?
7.2 accepted penalties and 47.7 penalty yards per game over 6 games, vs 5.9 per game in 2025. Opponents have been flagged 7.0 times per game.
What penalties are the Miami Dolphins called for most?
Per game in 2026: offensive holding (1.83), false start (0.83), defensive offside (0.67).