A narrow path to the postseason for the Miami Dolphins got significantly tighter Thursday night with their 30-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Now at 5-7 on the year, the Dolphins’ only realistic shot at the playoffs is to track down and pass at least one of four teams: the 8-3 Pittsburgh Steelers, 8-4 Baltimore Ravens, 7-4 Los Angeles Chargers, or 7-5 Denver Broncos. That’s an uphill climb they still think is possible.
“I told the guys I feel 10-7 gets us in,” Dolphins defensive lineman Calais Campbell told reporters after the loss. “We got to believe that our efforts will matter if we do what we’re suppose to do, I think it gives us a shot. I’ve seen some crazy things happen.”
“I wouldn’t say the dream’s dead for our team just yet, anything can happen in this league,” Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said.
Getting to 10-7 would mean winning five straight to close out the regular season. Left on the schedule for the Dolphins are home games against the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers, along with road games against the Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, and Jets.
