Dolphins defense pushes for playoffs

In his Week 15 preview, Neil Greenberg looks at playoff leverage for the weekend's key games, including the Dolphins trying to make the playoffs on the strength of their defense:

“Miami, meanwhile, is looking to capture its first playoff berth since 2016. And the Dolphins are doing it with a defense that saves three points per game, according to data from TruMedia. Only the aforementioned Rams, Washington Football Team and Pittsburgh Steelers have been better at limiting an opponent’s ability to score after factoring in the down, distance and field position of each play against them.”

Full article: The Washington Post