Dolphins Beat Browns; Playoff Hopes Stay Alive

The Miami Dolphins secured a crucial 20-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns, remaining in the playoff race despite starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's absence due to a hip injury. Tyler Huntley stepped up as the starting quarterback, completing 22 of 26 passes for 225 yards and contributing both a passing and a rushing touchdown. Tagovailoa's status for the upcoming game against the New York Jets remains uncertain, with coach Mike McDaniel describing it as a 'gray area.' The Dolphins need to defeat the Jets and hope for a Denver Broncos loss to the Kansas City Chiefs to clinch a playoff spot, although Chiefs starters might rest. Huntley, having previously struggled in Tagovailoa's absence, has shown improvement, which bolsters Miami's confidence in their playoff bid. The Browns, meanwhile, continued their losing streak and are likely to seek a new quarterback in the upcoming draft.