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Dolphins clinch final AFC playoff spot thanks to Jason Sanders field goal with 23 seconds left

The Miami Dolphins closed their regular season with a 11-6 win over their rival New York Jets on Sunday, setting up a date in the wild-card round next week after the Buffalo Bills also beat the New England Patriots.

Due to injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater, the Dolphins were forced to play rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson in a must-win game and he did just enough for them to get across the finish line and win.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were also eliminated thanks to Miami's win.