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The Splash Zone 12/3/18: Dolphins Pull Out A Lucky Win

Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Buffalo Bills v Miami Dolphins Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Thanks to the contributions of two former Dolphins, Jordan Phillips and Charles Clay, the Dolphins somehow pulled out a last minute victory. Phillips committed a taunting penalty which extended the one Dolphins drive while Clay dropped the game winning touchdown as the tight end was wide open with no one around him. Ryan Tannehill had a solid game, throwing for 3 touchdowns but continues to get beatup as the interior offensive line is a hot mess. A win is a win though and the Dolphins are back in the wildcard hunt. On a side note, get Xavien Howard to the Pro-Bowl.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Ryan Tannehill, Xavien Howard Lead Dolphins To 21-17 Win Over Buffalo Bills
This time, it was the Dolphins’ turn to come back in the fourth quarter and they pulled out a victory after a major scare.


Bills at Dolphins

Grading the Miami Dolphins for their 21-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills - Sports - The Palm Beach Post - West Palm Beach, FL
MIAMI GARDENS — The Dolphins faced a stubborn Buffalo Bills team — and a pesky running quarterback — Sunday and were left scratching and clawing to remain in the playoff hunt.After the Bills took a lead with 12 minutes left, Ryan Tannehill and Kenny Stills teamed for a 13-yard touchdown to give the Dolphins a 21-17 victory and improve the team to 6-6.Breaking it down: QuarterbackRyan Tannehill threw one of his best touch passes when he hit Kenny Stills for a 13-yard

5 Instant Takeaways: Miami Dolphins 21, Buffalo Bills 17 - Sports - The Palm Beach Post - West Palm Beach, FL
MIAMI GARDENS — The Dolphins could not afford to be upset by the Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, if they planned to stay relevant in the AFC playoff race.Ryan Tannehill was playing his second game after missing five with a shoulder injury. The Dolphins defense had every intention of exploiting Buffalo rookie quarterback Josh Allen, who ended up torturing them with long run after long run (topping 100 yards on the ground on the day).Miami fell behind in the fourth quarter, but a touchdown


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A win is a win.

And no matter how improbable it may have looked at times, the Dolphins are now 6-6 and still alive in the AFC playoff picture.

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