AFC East

Big days from Tua, Tyreek lead Dolphins to blowout win vs. Commanders

LANDOVER, Md.— The Dolphins were well aware of how the final month of last year’s regular season played out. A string of five straight losses turned an 8-3 start into a nerve-wracking finish, needing a win — and help — in the regular-season finale just to sneak into the playoffs. Days before Miami embarked on this year’s December slate in search of redemption, coach Mike McDaniel foretold a more calloused team ready for the stretch run of the season. The Dolphins ensured that December 2023 wouldn’t begin similarly as the previous year, though, with a 45-15 road win against the Washington Comma…