Dolphins asked NFL to move Week 4 game from London

Hurricane Irma forced the Miami Dolphins to postpone their Week 1 game, lose their bye week, and play 16 straight weeks this season. As a result, the team asked to have their Week 4 game - currently scheduled to be played across the Atlantic Ocean in London, England - moved back to the U.S.

"I asked," Dolphins owner Stephen Ross admitted to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson. "It will be played in London."

The Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be put at a disadvantage without a midseason bye. However, it was likely out of the question to move one of the league's marquee international games, especially considering it will be played Oct. 1.

Miami didn't lose a home game as a result of their Week 1 postponement. It will instead be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 11.

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