Miami Dolphins’ Playoff Hopes Dashed
The Miami Dolphins needed a win and a little help from the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to make the playoffs.
A Tough Day for the Dolphins
The Dolphins fell to the Jets 32-20 but their fate was sealed when the Denver Broncos Beat the Chiefs 38-0.
That means the Broncos are in the playoffs as the final seed in the AFC and the Dolphins’ season is over.
Quarterback Performance
Quarterback Tyler Huntley started against the Jets, after Tua Tagovailoa was listed among the Dolphins’ inactives about 90 minutes before the game. It was the second game in a row Tagovailoa missed with a hip injury.
Huntley threw for 227 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, while Dolphins running back De’Von Achane ran for 121 yards.
Jets’ Strong Performance
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers had 274 yards and four touchdowns, and became the fifth player in NFL history to throw 500 career regular-season touchdown passes.
A Slim Chance
The Dolphins’ chances were slim coming into Sunday and knowing the Broncos would be playing plenty of backups on Kansas City.
Having already secured the AFC’s No. 1 seed and sole first-round bye in their quest for an unprecedented three-peat, Chiefs coach Andy Reid sat Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and a host of other starters on Sunday.
Conclusion
The Dolphins’ season has come to an end, and they will not be participating in the playoffs. Despite a valiant effort, they were unable to secure a win and the necessary help from the Chiefs. The Broncos, on the other hand, will be heading to the playoffs as the final seed in the AFC.
FAQs
Q: Why did the Dolphins’ season come to an end?
A: The Dolphins’ season came to an end because they lost to the Jets and the Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs, securing the Broncos’ spot in the playoffs.
Q: Who started at quarterback for the Dolphins?
A: Tyler Huntley started at quarterback for the Dolphins, after Tua Tagovailoa was listed among the Dolphins’ inactives due to a hip injury.
Q: How many touchdowns did Aaron Rodgers throw in the game?
A: Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdowns in the game, becoming the fifth player in NFL history to throw 500 career regular-season touchdown passes.
