Nothing to decide for the Dolphins in Week 6
The Dolphins are 0-5 with a magic number of 13 and an elimination number of 9 — chasing Steelers for the No. 7 seed (4 games back).
Playoff berthMagic 13 · Elim 9
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Miami Dolphins. Magic number 13, elimination number 9.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 8.
Division titleMagic 13 · Elim 8
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Miami Dolphins. Magic number 13, elimination number 8.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 8.
No. 1 seedMagic 13 · Elim 8
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Miami Dolphins. Magic number 13, elimination number 8.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 8.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Miami Dolphins clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Miami Dolphins. Magic number 13, elimination number 9.
Can the Miami Dolphins be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Miami Dolphins. Magic number 13, elimination number 9.
What is the Miami Dolphins magic number right now?
The Miami Dolphins magic number is 13 and their elimination number is 9. The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 8.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.