The Dolphins are running out of time and games. They're holding on to hope. Miami's chances of making the AFC playoffs are remote and the team will need some outside help along with a win Sunday over the hapless Browns to have any shot at the postseason.

It's not a desirable position the Miami Dolphins find themselves in heading into their Sunday trip to face the Cleveland Browns. For the game to have playoff implications, Miami will need the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos to lose their Saturday games at New England and at Cincinnati,