 When Griese had the Dolphins losing to the mediocre Washington Redskins, Fiedler came off the bench and saved their season, leading them to a comeback victory, 24–23.Miami looked like it might rebound, with a victory that same week over the Dallas Cowboys to take them to 8–4, but two key losses to the Patriots and the Eagles ended Miami's chances at the playoffs, despite a 10–6 record.The 2004 offseason was disastrous for the Dolphins.