Season statistics
     |  Offense |  Defense |  
 | Record |  Playoff record |  Total yards |  Pass yards |  Rush yards |  Turnovers |  First downs |  Total yards |  Pass yards |  Rush yards |  Turnovers |  First downs |  
    | 12-4-0 |  1-1 |  5788 |  4048 |  1740 |  32 |  350 |  5407 |  3319 |  2088 |  30 |  308 |  
  
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 The Miami Dolphins' twenty-fifth season was in 1990, and it was the twenty-first season Don Shula served as the head coach of the team. The Dolphins played their home games at Joe Robbie Stadium. They finished the year 12-4-0 in the regular season and 1-1 in the playoffs, eventually losing to the Buffalo Bills 44-34.
 
 Games
  
 Playoffs
  
 1990 Miami Dolphins Coaching Staff
  Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Gary Stevens Quarterbacks Coach: Gary Stevens Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Linebackers Coach: George Hill Secondary Coach: Mel Phillips Defensive Assistant Coach: Tom Olivadotti Special Teams Coach: Mike Westhoff Strength and Conditioning Coach: Junior Wade General Manager: Eddie Jones Coaches Assistant: Tony Nathan