 The Dolphins lost their Orange Bowl finale to the New England Patriots 34–27 on "Monday Night Football".The problems continued in 1987, with an 8–7 record in a strike-shortened year (7–5 in non-strike games), their first at the new Joe Robbie Stadium.In 1988, Miami had its first losing season (6–10) in 12 years, then finished 8–8 following the 1989 season.