The Miami Dolphins nearly made the AFC playoffs, but a disappointing season has the franchise turning its attention to the 2025 NFL Draft. Miami needed a win and a Denver Broncos loss in Week 18 to advance to the postseason.

Before the Miami Dolphins play for their playoff fate in Week 18, they know their opponents for the 2025 NFL season. Here's what fans need to know.

The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 32-20 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes, including his 500th, in what could be his final NFL game.

According to The Athletic's NFL playoff projections, the Dolphins have the second-highest chance to make the postseason among the three eligible AFC teams, sitting at 21%. The Broncos (72%) have the highest, and the Bengals (7%) have the lowest.

The Miami Dolphins needed to beat the New York Jets on Sunday and get some help to make the NFL Playoffs. None of it happened. The Dolphins lost to the Jets, 32-20. Meanwhile, the Broncos were routing the Chiefs,

The Miami Dolphins might have a big problem on their hands after their 32-20 road loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. The team's disappointing 8-9 season came to a close this weekend, one partially tanked by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missing time with a concussion.

The Miami Dolphins had a disappointing finish to the 2024 season and one of their biggest stars, Tyreek Hill, is expected to head West and join a contender in the AFC next season.

NFL Draft is starting to take shape. With the end of the 20245 regular season, the first 18 picks - the selections made by the non-playoff teams - have been finalized. The other 14 picks in the first round will be determined on when the teams in the playoff lose - or win the Super Bowl.