NFL playoff picture: Dolphins’ updated scenarios after Broncos loss

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December 22, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou (4) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass from San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13, not pictured) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

December 22, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou (4) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass from San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13, not pictured) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Chargers clinched a playoff spot on Saturday, but the Denver Broncos failed to clinch the final wild card spot in the AFC.

With the Broncos’ 30-24 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the final postseason berth in the conference will not be decided until Week 18, regardless of the results of the games this Sunday.

It means Miami Dolphins have a chance to keep their long-shot postseason hopes alive if they can win against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Here’s what needs to happen over the final few weekends of the regular season for Miami to make the playoffs:

If the Dolphins lose in Cleveland, they are officially eliminated. The last spot in the AFC can only be secured by the 9-7 Broncos, 8-8 Bengals. 7-8 dolphins or 7-8 foals.

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