If one or both of the Chargers and Broncos lose on Saturday, the Dolphins can keep their playoff hopes alive into the final week of the regular season by beating the Browns. On Thursday, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said the team’s focus won’t change, regardless of the Saturday results.

The Cleveland Browns (3-12) are an underdog by 6.5 points as they look to halt a four-game skid in a matchup with the Miami Dolphins (7-8) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Cleveland Browns

The Miami Dolphins need plenty of outside help to make the AFC playoffs. First, though, they must help themselves. With no margin for error, the Dolphins (7-8) hope to stay in the postseason hunt at least another week with a win Sunday over the Browns (3-12),