The Miami Dolphins' long shot playoff chances aren't so unlikely anymore. While the team still needs a little bit of help, back to back wins combined with slip-ups from the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts have the Dolphins nipping at the heels of the last wild

The Miami Dolphins' path to the postseason has become awfully simple. After a 20-3 win against the Cleveland Browns, the Dolphins are 8-8 and just a game behind the 9-7 Denver Broncos for the final playoff spot in the AFC.

The Dolphins are without Tua Tagovailoa in Week 17, but they can stay alive in the AFC playoff picture with a win. Here's how.

The defense allowed 276 total yards, almost the same number Miami accumulated, but the pass defense really shined. Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson completed only 24 passes on 47 attempts for 170 yards. He also threw an interception, fumbled once, and was forced into three intentional grounding penalties.

The Browns got some help on Sunday before they even started playing the Miami Dolphins. When it comes to the 2025 NFL draft, at least. The New York Giants — the holders of the No. 1 overall pick coming into Week 17 at 2-13 — managed to beat the Indianapolis Colts.