The 1997 Miami Dolphins enjoyed a resurgent season under head coach Jimmy Johnson, finishing with a winning 9-7 record and securing a playoff berth for the first time in three years. The season was highlighted by a high-powered offense led by legendary quarterback Dan Marino and the emergence of a formidable defense featuring future Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tim Bowens. Despite a narrow Wild Card loss, the team showed great resilience with seven games decided by a field goal or less and celebrated a satisfying season sweep of the rival New York Jets. The 1998 Miami Dolphins enjoyed a successful campaign under head coach Jimmy Johnson, finishing with a 10-6 record and securing a playoff berth for the second consecutive year. The season was defined by a league-leading defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL, while veteran quarterback Dan Marino was honored with the NFL Man of the Year Award. A major highlight was a 24-17 Wild Card victory over the Buffalo Bills, marking the team's first postseason win since 1994. A 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and five-time First-team All-Pro, Zach Thomas was a legendary linebacker for the Miami Dolphins who recorded over 1,700 career tackles and earned seven Pro Bowl selections during his 13-season NFL career.