Why the Dolphins are leaning toward continuity, how Denver's built-in advantage could shape the playoffs and what sources are saying as the season winds down.

The last three games of the season could decide the Dolphins’ future. Plus the Coach of the Year race heats up and the upstarts that could crash the Super Bowl.

The Dolphins were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with Monday night’s loss in Pittsburgh, which means the questions about head coach Mike McDaniel’s future in Miami will only get louder. McDaniel acknowledged after the game that his team wasn’t good enough.

McDaniel said it was a tough conversation with Tagovailoa, and it wasn't easy for Tagovailoa to hear. However, McDaniel said Tagovailoa "displayed leadership skills" by understanding the decision and shared that he is willing to do what needs to be done for the team.

Troy Aikman scratched his head at what he considered a perplexing finish to Monday night's game between the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention following a 28-15 loss at Acrisure Stadium.

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers will make his first career start Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ewers steps into the spotlight after the Dolphins' Week 15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers mathematically eliminated them from playoff contention.