Dolphins Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Win

The Miami Dolphins kept their playoff aspirations alive with a decisive 20-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns, improving their record to 8-8. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, stepping in for an injured Tua Tagovailoa, delivered an effective performance, completing 22 of 26 passes for 225 yards and two total touchdowns. Miami's defense stifled Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who struggled with a passer rating of 50.8, three intentional grounding penalties, and an interception. The Dolphins need a win against the Jets and a Broncos loss to the Chiefs, who may rest key players, to secure a playoff spot. The Browns, now at 3-13, are facing a tough season with numerous dropped passes and communication issues plaguing their offense. Despite Miami's playoff hopes being slim, the team showed resilience, with coach Mike McDaniel praising the squad for not giving up on the season.