"MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins have won three consecutive games and four of the past five after squeaking by the New Orleans Saints, 21-17. They completed an undefeated November (3-0), aided by their last loss being a Thursday nighter on Oct. 30 instead of Week 9's Sunday, Nov. 2 while also having their bye week within the month. Most NFL teams winning at this clip crossing over into December would be firmly in the playoff race."
"But the Dolphins, at 5-7, are still three games back of a playoff spot with five weeks remaining. So is life when starting a season 1-6 and must rely on contenders to lose down the stretch to creep back into the mix. Depending on the network, some TV coverage is putting the Dolphins "in the hunt" for a wild-card playoff spot."
The Miami Dolphins have won three straight games and finished November undefeated (3-0), improving to four wins in their last five. The team still sits at 5-7 and trails playoff positions by three games with five weeks remaining, a deficit rooted in a 1-6 start. Recent wins by competing teams reduced Miami's postseason chances; The Athletic's model lists the Dolphins' odds under 1 percent and gives a 14 percent chance if Miami wins out to reach 10-7. Players and coaches are being urged to block out speculation and focus on preparation.
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