A look at the highs and lows the first half of the season for the Miami Dolphins (3-5) and what to expect in the second half:
Midseason MVP: Safety Reshad Jones might not be a household name on a national scale, but those within the Dolphins' organization know Jones has been the team's most consistent player. Jones is playing at a Pro Bowl level. He leads the team with 74 tackles -- and many have been big hits. Jones also has two interception returns for touchdowns. Despite bigger names on defense, such as Pro Bowlers Ndamukong Suh and Brent Grimes, Jones has been Miami's tone-setter this season.
Best moment: The Dolphins promoted Dan Campbell to interim head coach on Oct. 5 and didn't know what to expect. Campbell used the bye week to make coaching and personnel changes and led Miami to a 38-10 blowout victory in his coaching debut. Campbell received a Gatorade bath from his players after picking up his first win. The Dolphins got off to a 1-3 start under former coach Joe Philbin and needed a change.
Worst moment: The Dolphins lost Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Wake, a team captain and emotional leader, for the season during their Oct. 29 loss to the New England Patriots. He tore his Achilles while trying to get to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the third quarter. Wake leads the team with seven sacks. According to safety Michael Thomas, Wake was the "heart and soul" of the defense. The Dolphins will be hard pressed to replace Wake on the field and in the locker room.
Tannehill roller coaster: This was supposed to be the year starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill silenced his critics. He received a $96 million contract extension in the offseason and will be Miami’s quarterback for the foreseeable future. However, Tannehill continues to ride the roller coaster of up-and-down performances in his fourth season. He has had highs, such as completing an NFL record 25 straight passes in Weeks 6 and 7, and lows, such as throwing two interceptions or more in four games this season. Tannehill must be more consistent for Miami to make a push in the second half of the season. The team will only go as far as Tannehill takes it.
Key to second half: The Dolphins must dominate at home. They had a tough logistical schedule in the first half of the season with just two of their first eight games at Sun Life Stadium. Miami also had a long trip to London, which turned out to be a loss to the New York Jets. The Dolphins already have logged a lot of miles this season, but the good news for them is five of nine games in the second half of the season are at home. Miami must take advantage and win most -- if not all -- of its home games to have a chance to make the postseason.