It wasn’t pretty, but theMiami Dolphinsclinched a playoff berth in the AFC with a last minute11-6 win against theNew York JetsinWeek 18. Even though the first season as head coach forMike McDanielhas been a roller-coaster, the team can now say mission accomplished.
However, a Super Bowl run for the Dolphins depends a lot on Tua Tagovailoa’s health.After a 3-0 start,Miamilost Tua with a concussion and quickly fell to 3-3. Then, Tagovailoa came back and the Dolphins got five consecutive wins. At 8-3, they looked like alock in the playoffs, but, suddenly, disaster arrived. Afive-game losing streakappeared and thestarting quarterback suffered yet another concussion. They almost missed the playoffs.
Now, the Dolphins are in the postseason for the first time since 2016. Read here to find out what happens if Miami pull the upset and beatthe Buffalo Billsin theWild Cardround of the playoffs.
NFL playoffs: What happens if the Dolphins beat the Bills in the Wild Card round?
If the Dolphinsbeatthe Billsin the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs, Buffalowill be officially eliminated in a major upset. Then, as the No.7seed in the AFC, Miamiwould advance to the Divisional round and their next rival would be the Kansas City Chiefs.
In case the Dolphins win againstthe Bills, there’s no other scenario for Miami. They would have to face the No.1 seed Chiefsat Kansas City. Considering the Dolphinsare the worst seeded team in the AFC, it’s important to remember that they won’t have another game at home during the postseason.
The path to an unexpected Super Bowl for Miami has to go first through Buffaloand then, inevitably, through Kansas City. If the Dolphinsshock the NFL with those two wins, anything wouldbe possible in the AFC Championship Game.
