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NFL 2026 · AFC East

Can the Miami Dolphins still make the playoffs?

1-64 in EastAFC seed 1410 games left

Next gameMon, 11/9 03:00 KST · vs Detroit Lions

Miami Dolphins cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.

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Magic

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Tragic

6

6 more losses and elimination is certain

Division magic

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Cannot win the division on their own

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AFC East

TeamRecordPctMagic
Buffalo Bills6-1.8579
New England Patriots5-3.625-
New York Jets2-6.250-
Miami Dolphins1-6.143-

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Frequently asked questions

Can Miami Dolphins make the playoffs?

Miami Dolphins cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.

How is the magic number computed?

Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a berth. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.

Does seventh in the conference mean a playoff place?

No. Division winners are seeded regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out on a wild card.

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Data: licensed data from BALLDONTLIE, tallied by us. Standings and scenarios are our own calculations and may differ from official releases.