The Miami Dolphins are one of three teams vying for the last spot in the AFC playoff bracket. The path to that No. 7 seed isn't easy, though. For now, the 9-7 Denver Broncos are in line to take the last wild card berth.

The Dolphins face the Jets in the Meadowlands on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

#Dolphins WRs Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill are both active today against the #Jets. QB Tua Tagovailoa, as expected, is out. Tagovailoa will miss the critical game because of a hip problem, which clouded his status throughout the week.