Fansided · Nov 25, 2025
AFC results turn the Dolphins’ bye week into a quiet playoff setback
Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel | Megan Briggs/GettyImagesThe Miami Dolphins' early-season collapse set them up for a late-season rally, but they do not hold their own destiny in their hands. Chances are that will not change for the rest of the year.
Miami needs a lot of help, but in week 12, they could only watch while the rest of the league made sure they didn't gain any ground. With the season now entering the 13th of 18 weeks, Miami's best hope for a playoff shot comes with how many teams in front of them will falter.
Miami entered their bye week two games out of the final playoff spot; that didn't change specifically, but the teams that did win, Miami needed to lose.
