The Miami Dolphins' playoff hopes hinge on them getting some outside help. None of that will matter if they don't beat the Browns.

It’s still an uphill climb, but the Dolphins’ unlikely path to the playoffs is still alive after their Week 16 win.

The Dolphins are running out of time and games. They're holding on to hope. Miami's chances of making the AFC playoffs are remote and the team will need some outside help along with a win Sunday over the hapless Browns to have any shot at the postseason.

Miami now has an 8% chance to make the playoffs, according to The New York Times NFL playoff predictor. According to modeling by The Athletic, it’s 12% odds. All things Dolphins: Latest Miami Dolphins news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more.

The Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers both entered 2024 with Super Bowl hopes. For the Dolphins, an influx of veterans was supposed to shepherd the team to postseason success after back-to-back first round exits. For the 49ers, a squad with two Super Bowl losses and two NFC Championship losses in five years expected to be in the mix yet again.

Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (7-8) and Cleveland Browns (3-12) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday’s Week 17 game at Huntington Bank Field (4:05 p.m., CBS): When the Dolphins run: At last,

The Dolphins have struggled with consistency this year, but they are still in playoff contention. The Browns have had a tough season this year but can play spoiler in this matchup. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Dolphins-Browns prediction and pick.

The Browns look to close out the home portion of their 2024 schedule with a win as they host the Miami Dolphins in Week 17