If the Miami Dolphins (8-8) want to make the playoffs, they will need to beat the New York Jets (4-12) and pray that the Kansas City Chiefs’ (15-1) second unit squeaks out a win over the Denver Broncos (9-7).
When is the game? Sunday’s game starts at 4:25 p.m. Where is the game? The game will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. How can I watch the game? If you live in either Miami-Dade, Broward or Monroe County, WSVN 7News will broadcast the game starting at 4:25 p.m.
Who isn’t suiting up? As of late Friday afternoon, linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (knee) is the only Dolphin ruled out.
Tua Tagovailoa (hip), however, is doubtful. The franchise quarterback expressed his frustration with the injury on Friday. “Hell yeah, I’m frustrated,” Tagovailoa said. “I’m frustrated.
It’s tough for any competitor to have to sit out when the season is on the line and you know you can do more. But that just tells you how much trust and respect we have for Snoop [Huntley]. The defense has been ballin’ as well.”
Several players — tackle Terron Armstead (knee), defensive tackle Calais Campbell (neck), safety Jevon Holland (wrist) as well as wide receivers Tyreek Hill (wrist/ illness), Jaylen Waddle (knee) and Dee Eskridge (finger) — are questionable. What’s the significance of Sunday’s game? Playoffs. Playoffs. Playoffs. That’s really the only motivation. And while the Dolphins need help, the motto has been simple: control what you can control.
“At the end of the day, this is about playing a really good football game enough to win a ball game and finishing the year with a bang,” defensive tackle Calais Campbell said.
“Obviously, we have the hope and aspiration to become a playoff team, but it’s not solely in our control. But we have to do our part. The biggest thing is just stay locked in, stay present.”
