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Can Miami Dolphins Still Make Playoffs?

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The Miami Dolphins lost a hardfought battle on the road last week to defending AFC Champion Denver. Ryan Tannehill and company led much of the afternoon, which is tough to do at that site. There was nothing to be ashamed of in the final 38-35 decision. Losing close games in Denver is impressive!

But, that loss dropped Miami to 6-5 … which is very bad news in the crowded AFC Wildcard race. There’s no way the Dolphins are going to catch AFC East leader New England from behind barring a lot of injury luck. Miami can only play for the wild card. Look where that 6-5 mark leaves them heading into this week’s Monday Night game on the road against the New York Jets.

AFC wild card picture (best two qualify)
San Diego 8-4
Kansas City 7-5
Baltimore 7-5
Pittsburgh 7-5
Cleveland 7-5
Buffalo 7-5
Miami 6-5
Houston 6-6

Miami’s only a half game out of the second wild card … but there are FIVE other teams currently tied for the final spot. And, Miami only faces one of them head-to-head from this point forward (hosting Baltimore on December 7). Miami has to win four of its last five games to get to 10-6 … and then also get some help. (Note that Miami would hold a head-to-head tiebreaker over San Diego, but would lose one to Kansas City based on earlier results this season).
Theoretically, 10-6 may still not be good enough to get in.
Now … the good news. Not only are the Jets just what the doctor ordered for teams needing a win (just ask Buffalo). But, the Jets are on the schedule twice in the last five weeks! And, based on current projections, Miami will be favored to win four of its last five regular season games. That gives them a great shot to get to 10 victories.

Still Ahead for Miami
Monday: at the NY Jets (road favorite)
December 7: vs. Baltimore (small home favorite)
December 14: at New England (clear road underdog)
December 21: vs. Minnesota (clear home favorite)
December 28: vs. NY Jets (clear home favorite)

There’s virtually no margin-for-error, particularly in the game against Baltimore because losing to the Ravens would help cement their opponent’s positioning. But, the pathway is there. And, we’re talking about a team that has been playing at a very high level for weeks. If you don’t follow the betting markets, you may not be aware that professional wagerers (called “sharps” in industry lingo) have been riding Miami hard. Profitably!
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Read more: http://www.realclearsports.com/articles/2014/12/01/can_miami_dolphins_still_make_playoffs_98088.html
 
Yes we can make the playoffs but if they lose tonight then like we Italians say.....forget about it.
 
We need to sweep the Jets and beat Bal. If we can do that, I think we will get in.
 
The New Guy said:
We need to sweep the Jets and beat Bal. If we can do that, I think we will get in.
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Is that insinuating we have losses to the Vikiing and NE? If so and we go 3-2, barring some crazy apocalypse and AFC teams start losing, 9-7 definitely doesnt get us in.
 
dolpns13 said:
Is that insinuating we have losses to the Vikiing and NE? If so and we go 3-2, barring some crazy apocalypse and AFC teams start losing, 9-7 definitely doesnt get us in.
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No, I meant to also include the Vikings to get to 10 wins. The Baltimore game is going to be key though. Besides us, they play Jax, Hou, and Cle. 3 games they should win. If we beat them, the best they can do is 10 wins and we would have the tie breaker with the head to head.
 
The New Guy said:
No, I meant to also include the Vikings to get to 10 wins. The Baltimore game is going to be key though. Besides us, they play Jax, Hou, and Cle. 3 games they should win. If we beat them, the best they can do is 10 wins and we would have the tie breaker with the head to head.
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I think they could easily lose to Houston and/or Cleveland.
 
Every team we needed to lose this weakened lost. Take care of business and go 4-1 or better over last 5 and I really like our chances.
 
All they need to do is sweep the jests.

If they sweep the jests the Football gods will smile on us and everything else will fall into place. :brewskis:

The Packers will beat most of the teams ahead of us.
 
Yes.

But, we must win every game minus say....Pats?

2 L's and its a wrap.
 
We could beat the pats, we match up well against them. It is not a given that we will lose that game

Look at how they played the packers and how we played the packers.

They are better now than the first game obviously, but so are we.
 
dolpns13 said:
I think they could easily lose to Houston and/or Cleveland.
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I don't see that happening, but it's possible. The thing is, if we lose to Bal that means we have to beat NE in NE to get to 10 wins. That is also possible, but I think we have a much better shot at beating Bal in Miami.
 
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