The Miami Dolphins' running game faced significant challenges in short-yardage situations during the 2024 season, with a particularly poor performance on crucial third-and-1 and fourth-and-1 plays. The team completed only 11 of their 20 attempts on third-and-1, marking a success rate of 55%, which ranked among the worst in the NFL. Additionally, the Dolphins failed to convert any of their three fourth-and-1 attempts, joining a small group of teams struggling in this area.

This trend persisted from the previous season, where the Dolphins combined for a lackluster 7-for-14 conversion rate. Recognizing the need for improvement, head coach Mike McDaniel expressed a commitment to enhancing the team's physicality in short-yardage scenarios.