What was the name of the NFL season in 2008?

2008 NFL season. The 2008 NFL season was the 89th regular season of the National Football League, themed with the slogan “Believe in Now.”.

What was the Miami Dolphins record in 2008?

The 2008 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise’s 39th season in the National Football League, the 43rd overall and the first under new head coach Tony Sparano. During the regular season the Dolphins completed the greatest single-season turnaround in NFL history, going from a 1–15 regular season record in 2007 to an 11–5 record in 2008.

Who are the NFL teams that missed the playoffs in 2008?

Also, for the first time since the 1985 Denver Broncos, a team finishing with an 11-5 record missed the playoffs. The regular season began on September 4 with the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants defeating the Washington Redskins 16–7, and concluded with the 2009 Pro Bowl on February 8, 2009, in Honolulu .

Who was the first pick in the 2008 NFL Draft?

The 2008 NFL Draft was held from April 26 to 27, 2008 at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. With the first pick, the Miami Dolphins selected offensive tackle Jake Long from the University of Michigan.

Who was the quarterback for the Chiefs in 2008?

The Chiefs reorganized their offense to focus around quarterback Brodie Croyle, but his season-ending injury in Week 7 led to a new spread offense gameplan focused around Tyler Thigpen. His passer rating climbed from 44.3 to 76.9 in the five games following his initial start at Atlanta.

Where did the Miami Dolphins play in 2008?

Team owner Ralph Wilson petitioned the league to play at least one game in Canada to strengthen his club’s fan base in Ontario. The game in Toronto was on December 7, after the end of the 2008 CFL season, against the Miami Dolphins; Miami won 16–3.

Where was the Super Bowl played in 2008?

The Divisional Playoffs were played on January 10–11 and the Conference Championship Games on January 18. Super Bowl XLIII was played on February 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning their record sixth Super Bowl.