Dolphins’ Playoff Hopes Diminish Further: Latest Standings Before Monday.

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The Miami Dolphins’ playoff aspirations have suffered a significant blow following unfavorable weekend results. Their continued chance for postseason play rests on a crucial matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Miami must secure a victory on Monday night to keep their hopes alive.

Dolphins’ Playoff Hopes Diminish Further

As of now, Miami stands at a 6-7 record. A loss to the Steelers could officially eliminate them from contention, as they cannot afford any additional setbacks. The game is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN and CBS-4.

Current Standings Impacting Miami

Several games last Sunday played a critical role in shaping the Dolphins’ playoff scenario:

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Indianapolis Colts 18-16, preserving two of Miami’s three unlikely playoff paths.
The Buffalo Bills won against the New England Patriots.
The Houston Texans triumphed over the Arizona Cardinals.

Dolphins’ Path to the Playoffs

Miami’s route to the playoffs hinges on winning their remaining games against formidable opponents:

Monday night vs. Pittsburgh
Next games against Cincinnati, Tampa Bay, and at New England

Even with a perfect finish at 10-7, several teams must lose for Miami to have a chance. The Dolphins possess three improbable scenarios for making the playoffs:

Scenario One

Miami finishes with a 10-7 record.
The Texans (current No. 7 seed with a 9-5 record) lose all remaining games.
The Colts (currently eighth) win one and lose two of their last three.
The Ravens lose at least one more game.

Scenario Two

Miami finishes 10-7.
The Bills lose their remaining three games.
The Colts drop two of their last three games.

Scenario Three

Miami secures a 10-7 record.
The Texans lose their next two games.
The Colts lose one of their next two games.
The Ravens lose at least one game.

Recent Dynamics in the Playoff Race

The landscape has changed drastically with recent games. Notably, the Chargers’ victory over the Chiefs eliminated the latter from playoff contention, impacting Miami’s chances. The Dolphins could have benefited from the Chargers falling out of the race.

As the situation currently stands, Miami needs more than just a win. The team faces an uphill battle if they intend to extend their season into postseason play.