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Mike Masala

Playoff scenarios: How Dolphins can earn No. 2 or 6 seed in AFC

Dolphins AFC Bills Jaguars Steelers Ravens Titans

The Miami Dolphins head into the final week of the regular season with just two potential playoff seeding scenarios. They can either end as the No. 2 or 6 seed in the AFC, meaning they’ll be playing on wild-card weekend either way.

Results of their own battle with the Buffalo Bills, as well as other matchups around the league, will determine who and where the Dolphins play in the first round of the postseason.

Here’s a look at how it can all play out in Week 18:

Dolphins earn 2nd seed and host the Steelers if...

(Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
  • Dolphins beat the Bills AND
  • Steelers beat the Ravens AND
  • Jaguars beat the Titans

Dolphins earn second seed and host the Bills if...

(Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
  • Dolphins beat the Bills AND
  • Steelers lose to the Ravens and Jaguars beat the Titans OR
  • Steelers beat the Ravens and the Titans beat the Jaguars.

Dolphins earn second seed and host the Jaguars if...

Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
  • Dolphins beat the Bills AND
  • Titans beat the Jaguars AND
  • Ravens beat the Steelers
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