Now, heading into Week 15, the Dolphins have won four consecutive games, including an unlikely victory over the Buffalo Bills. Tua Tagovailoa has continued to struggle, and that hasn’t changed despite Miami’s recent success. However, receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back De’Von Achane have been playing some of the best football of their careers.

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Even if the Miami Dolphins win their final four games to finish 10-7, their playoff chances are slim. Here's their playoff path.

"The quarterback play last night was not good enough," McDaniel said Tuesday, "and so for me, everything is on the table."

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has been benched by coach Mike McDaniel. Rookie Quinn Ewers will start vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.

Still, there are several results that Dolphins fans can root for Sunday that could help leave the door ajar for Miami. Here are six finishes in Week 15 that would help the Dolphins' slim playoff chances: Houston is riding a five-game win streak and enter Sunday as a significant home favorite against the three-win Cardinals.

Will Dolphins rookie Quinn Ewers impress in his NFL debut against the Bengals? Miami hopes so as it looks for its next quarterback of the future to replace Tua Tagovailoa next season.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel suggested a major shift may be coming after Tua Tagovailoa struggled and the Dolphins fell out of playoff contention.