5 things we learned from yesterday’s game

Wake shows out in what could be his final home game

Cameron Wake has spent his entire NFL career with the Dolphins, putting together a career worthy of Ring of Honor recognition. But the veteran — who logged one sack Sunday to bring his career total to 97.5 — might have played his final game in Hard Rock Stadium because the 36-year-old is slated to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason. It is possible that Miami could bring him back for another season, but it’s also possible that Wake wants to play for a title contender.

Dolphins can’t handle 7-6

This season was the fifth since Don Shula was replaced after the 1995 season where the Dolphins were 7-6 with three games remaining. In none of these instances has Miami won more than one game to close, as will be the case this season. In 2009 and 2010, Tony Sparano’s teams had consecutive 0-3 finishes to go 7-9, while the 2013 and 2014 Joe Philbin teams each went 1-2 for a .500 season record. These Dolphins are 0-2 since 7-6. Meanwhile, Shula’s final team, in 1995, was 7-6, then ended 2-1 to make the postseason.

Drake continues to be featured weapon, but not runner

The Dolphins view Kenyan Drake as the team’s top playmaker. The ball is often in his hands during critical stretches of the game, but that doesn’t mean Miami is committed to using the tailback as its primary runner. Drake started his sixth game of the season, and was consistently used in the passing game, but Miami split up the carries between him, Kalen Ballage and Brandon Bolden.

What’s up with special teams?

There was a missed field goal attempt, another breakdown in the punting game and then three infrequently seen flags in a game: A running into the punter by Brandon Bolden, a false start by long snapper John Denney and a horse-collar 15-yarder by Kalen Ballage on a Jaguars return.

Miami’s receivers neutralized

Jaguars cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye made Miami’s starting receivers Kenny Stills and DeVante Parker non-factors Sunday. Last week against Minnesota, Stills caught one pass for 17 yards and Parker didn’t pull down a reception. This week, Stills caught one pass for 5 yards and Parker caught two passes for 13 yards.