The Miami Dolphins face a do-or-die matchup against the New York Jets with their playoff aspirations on the line. This critical game, set in MetLife Stadium, marks the seventh instance since the year 2000 where the Dolphins are in a must-win scenario, with their previous attempts yielding mixed results.

In 2022, the Dolphins clinched a playoff berth with a narrow victory over the Jets, relying on a last-minute field goal by Jason Sanders. However, other seasons have seen heartbreak, such as the disastrous blowout against the Buffalo Bills in 2020, where they not only lost but also failed to secure a playoff spot despite entering the final week with playoff hopes.