Even with two more games left in the regular season, the Miami Dolphins fate in the post-season can change drastically depending on their performance in the remaining contests. The one aspect to celebrate for Dolphins fans is that by getting their signature win against the Dallas Cowboys last weekend, they are in the playoffs regardless of the outcomes in the next few weeks.
The question is this though, who will they face in the playoffs and is there a scenario that can prove to be disastrous? First of all, can Miami win out? With the Dolphins facing the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills to close out the season, it will be a tall task for Miami to beat both in a row.
They definitely have the ability to do it, but it is way easier said than done. However if they do, the Dolphins get the No. 1 seed and have a bye week going into the first round of the playoffs.
At the current moment, there is one playoff matchup that can happen that could be a nightmare for the Dolphins. Let's talk about it and analyze the potential postseason game.
Dolphins can get a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs
The ultimate “nightmare” situation for the Dolphins would be them losing their final two games, the Kansas City Chiefs winning out, and the Buffalo Bills getting two victories. What would result is the Dolphins going down to the sixth seed and having a road matchup against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium according to ESPN's playoff generator.
It would be an absolute fall from grace as at the current moment even before this hypothetical situation, the Dolphins control their own destiny and have their fate in their hands. However, as said before, beating teams like the Ravens and the Bills would be brutal to do in a row.
At least one win for the Dolphins in the next two games can guarantee the No. 2 seed and a home wild-card game against an opponent like the Indianapolis Colts. However, with two losses and their world comes crashing down.
The Dolphins and the Chiefs have met before this season in an entirely different country as they faced off in Germany in Week 9 of the season. It was a forgettable offensive showing as Miami laid a goose egg in the first half, scored 14 points in the second, but lost by a touchdown.
If you have been paying attention to the NFL, you probably have noticed the immense flaws the Chiefs have had as of recent as they just lost to the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend. Their wide receiver problems are very evident, which could shock some confidence in Dolphins fans, but there is still a lot to be left desired facing the Chiefs at home.
Do you really trust facing a team led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs? No one should as he is the best quarterback in the league. And if there is a place where the sluggish Chiefs can gain some extra juice, it is in Arrowhead Stadium where the crowd is restless and noisy in a playoff atmosphere.
There would be another scenario for the Dolphins to travel to face the Bills in their home-field, but call me crazy, I would rather go with that option than against the Chiefs. Skylar Thompson almost beat Buffalo in their stadium last playoffs. That is all I need to know.
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