Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel hold out hope the Miami Dolphins still can make playoffs even at 5-7, trailing Denver for final spot by two games.

A dichotomy of mentality and physicality is driving the Miami Dolphins, who don't want Tua Tagovailoa to step into unnecessary hits, but are praising his lengthiest stride: a verbal cue pulled from his interest in boats.

The Miami Dolphins played an enormous game at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Thursday night. The Dolphins were looking to win a fourth straight game and alter narratives about an inability to beat good teams,