With the Denver Broncos winning against the Kansas City Chiefs in blowout fashion, the Miami Dolphins have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Miami Dolphins head into the final day of the 2024-25 NFL regular season with a chance to secure a playoff berth.

The Miami Dolphins struggled in the first half of the 2024 season and looked to be out of playoff contention after going 2-8 through the first ten games. But an impressive late-season showing has ensured that they can still make it to the postseason.

According to The Athletic's NFL playoff projections, the Dolphins have the second-highest chance to make the postseason among the three eligible AFC teams, sitting at 21%. The Broncos (72%) have the highest, and the Bengals (7%) have the lowest.

Tagovailoa makes Miami a lighting-fast, slash-and-dash attack that picks defenses apart on timing and yards after the catch. They run through the air, with running back De’Von Achane nearly matching Tyreek Hill and tight end Jonnu Smith in receptions and leading all NFL backs with 699 yards after the catch.

The Miami Dolphins are doing their part, but they aren't getting help from their friends out West. The Dolphins came into Sunday needing a lot of factors to fall in their favor to make the postseason.

The Miami Dolphins are one of three teams vying for the last spot in the AFC playoff bracket. The path to that No. 7 seed isn't easy, though. For now, the 9-7 Denver Broncos are in line to take the last wild card berth.

After a brutally slow start, the Miami Dolphins have rebounded down the stretch to get themselves back into playoff contention. But they'll need some help in Week 18 to earn a third straight Wild Card trip.