If the Dolphins beat the New York Jets, they’ll improve to 9-8. That’ll only be good enough for a wild card berth if the 9-7 Denver Broncos lose to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. What makes that two-result scenario so improbable is that neither Tua Tagovailoa nor Patrick Mahomes are expected to play in Week 18.

The Miami Dolphins continue to approach Sunday’s game as if Tyler “Snoop” Huntley will start at quarterback for Tua Tagovailoa. As of Friday, Tagovailoa, deemed doubtful on the team’s injury report, is in line to miss a second straight game with his hip injury when the Dolphins square off against the New York Jets in the regular-season finale with a playoff spot potentially on

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that he’s preparing as if Tyler Huntley will remain in the lineup in Week 18.