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The Splash Zone 9/26/16: Dolphins Get First Win In A Very Dolphin Way

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Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

The Dolphins had to play in overtime to defeat the Cleveland Browns. The offense and defense was just sputtering around and left everyone irritated, including Adam Gase. It was a tough game to watch and listen to, but a win is a win and the Dolphins got their first one under Gase. Jay Ajayi scored the game winning touchdown on an eleven yard run. The Dolphins play this Thursday again against the Cincinnati Bengals.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day's round-up below.

Dolphins beat Browns 30-24 in overtime | Miami Dolphins In Depth
The Dolphins won this one in overtime when Jay Ajayi went 11 yards for a touchdown. And the crowd roared. And Miami is 1-2. But, here comes the ugly truth part, nothing about this game was inspiring if you are...

Browns At Dolphins

Dolphins need OT to edge lowly Browns in home opener - Sun Sentinel
The previously winless Dolphins won the game they needed to win badly Sunday when they defeated Cleveland, 30-24, in overtime. And just as everything else in

Miami Dolphins' reward for win over Browns is a pile of questions - Miami Dolphins Blog- ESPN
The Dolphins finally got a win, but the overtime escape against the Browns somehow managed to feel like something less.

Cohen: Somehow Frustration Turns To Victory
Dissecting the first victory of the season and why Coach Adam Gase wasn’t in much of a mood to celebrate.

Hyde: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' (fortunate) win against Browns - Orlando Sentinel
Can a win feel like less a win? That's a fair question after the Dolphins eeked out an overtime win against Cleveland, 30-24.

Dolphins coach Adam Gase annoyed after 1st NFL victory
Adam Gase's shirt remained dry following his first victory as a head coach because he was hot under the collar

Dolphins finish off Browns in OT on Jay Ajayi TD - NFL.com
After Cleveland kicker Cody Parkey missed a would-be, game-winning FG at the end of regulation, the Dolphins struck down an injury-riddled Browns team 30-24 in overtime.

Miami Dolphins unhappy with performance against the Cleveland Browns, that's a good thing | Miami Herald
The Dolphins delivered an uninspiring victory over Cleveland and acted the part after the game Sunday. And the fact the team admitted wins like this aren't good enough is a good sign they get it.

Dolphins Running Backs

Redemption Sunday For Ajayi
Ajayi scored the game-winning touchdowns when he took a handoff from quarterback Ryan Tannehill and went left on a stretch play.

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Dolphins to hold moment of silence for Jose Fernandez - The Phinsider
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Jordan Cameron injury update: Being evaluated for concussion against Browns - The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins starting tight end Jordan Cameron is being evaluated for a concussion, the team announced during the second quarter of their game against the Cleveland Browns. Cameron has one catch...

Browns at Dolphins final score: Dolphins escape in overtime with Ajayi walk-off - The Phinsider
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