The Dolphins will make the playoffs if they win, and if the Ravens lose or the Chargers win. The reason: Miami wins the tiebreaker if all three teams finish 9-7, but loses if it's a two-way tie with the Ravens, because they beat the Dolphins in Week 5.
The Dolphins, Ravens and Chargers would all miss the playoffs if they lose and the Steelers win, which would give the final AFC spot to Pittsburgh. So the Dolphins' latest loss ensures they'll do some scoreboard-watching Sunday.
"That's the worst part — we had everything in front of us," safety Jimmy Wilson said. "We knew how important that game was, and to drop it like that without getting points or making impact plays or giving ourselves a chance to win is a big letdown. We just have to get ready for a home game and go ahead and finish our season the right way."