Super Bowl LI Miami Dolphins
Could the Miami Dolphins have a chance at winning the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LI? It may seem far fetched but the Dolphins might be able to secure the 6th and final playoff spot in the AFC. If they are able to sneak into the playoffs, the Dolphins could be a threat during the 2016 NFL postseason.
Going into Week 16, the Dolphins will face off against the Bills who just recently fired coaches Rex Ryan and Rob Ryan. If the Dolphins are able to defeat the Bills, PlayoffStatus.com says that the Dolphins will have a 72% chance of locking up the 6th and final playoff spot on the AFC side.
The Steelers are currently the #3 seed in the AFC playoff picture and that won’t likely change. The Steelers would likely host the Dolphins in the first round of the playoffs. What’s intriguing about this matchup is that the Steelers lost to the Dolphins by 15 points in Week 6.
Could the Dolphins make a playoff run? The team is dealing with injuries in key positions which could hamper a the Dolphins Super Bowl LI ambitions. FootballLocks.com says that the Dolphins are 150/1 odds to win the Super Bowl. While it’s unlikely that the Dolphins will win the Super Bowl, it may be a good idea to put down a small wager on the Dolphins just in case.