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What do the Dolphins need to qualify for the playoffs and be champions of the AFC East?

The places for the 2024 National Football League Playoffs continue to be defined, and the Miami Dolphins seek the AFC East title with three games to go.

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Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates
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We are witnessing an electrifying end to the NFL season. The teams are fighting hard to secure their spot in the 2024 playoffs, just as we expected.

The Dolphins are yet to secure their direct ticket to the postseason despite having a 10-4 record and being at the top of the AFC. The Buffalo Bills, who have an 8-6 record, are following closely and could potentially steal the crown. It’s worth noting that the Jets (5-9) and Patriots (3-11) have already been eliminated from the competition.

Overview of Dolphins’ remainder of the season

Miami’s team has one of the most complicated closing schedules for teams in the NFL.

In Week 16, the Miami Dolphins will host the Dallas Cowboys at the Hard Rock Stadium. This will be a challenging game for the Dolphins as the Cowboys are contending for the NFC East title with the Philadelphia Eagles. As a result, the Cowboys will be determined to secure a victory against Miami at any cost.

In Week 17, the Dolphins will travel to M&T Bank Stadium to face the Baltimore Ravens. Both the Dolphins and the Ravens are fighting for an honorable position in the Divisional Round of the American Conference. The Ravens are determined to secure the first seed in the conference and advance to the next round, while the Dolphins will fight hard to secure their honorable position.

In Week 18, the Miami Dolphins will face off against their divisional rival, the Buffalo Bills, at the Hard Rock Stadium. This game poses a significant challenge for both teams, as a loss could greatly impact their chances of success in the coming weeks.

What do the Miami Dolphins need to become the AFC East champions | NFL Playoffs 2024?

The Dolphins can seal the AFC East division title this week with the following combinations.

Miami achieves the division title with either of these two options:

  • Dolphins win + Buffalo Bills loss or draw
  • Dolphins Draw + Buffalo Bills Defeat

Miami clinches a playoff berth with any of these options:

  • Miami Triumph
  • Miami Tie + Defeat Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Miami Tie + Indianapolis Colts Defeat + Houston Texans Defeat
  • Miami Tie + Miami Defeat Indianapolis Colts or Tie + Cleveland Browns Defeat
  • Miami Tie + Miami Defeat Indianapolis Colts or Tie + Defeat Cincinnati Bengals 
  • Miami Tie + Defeat or Tie Houston Texans + Defeat or Tie Cincinnati Bengals