Dolphins vs. Patriots: New England win earns second seed in the AFC

Over at The Phinsider, the bloggers knew that expecting more than a 7-9 record in a season that featured a rookie quarterback and first-year head coach might have been asking for too much, but the pain of the loss still stung.

As for the game itself, the Dolphins’ first scoreless performance in 12 years didn’t sit too well with the Dolphins faithful. The bloggers pointed specifically to a lack of protection for their rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who was hit early and often on Sunday.

Butt fumble was all the rage, but that crowning national achievement has been topped. World, we present the butt interception.

Depending on their outcome as well as other games around the league, New England could finish anywhere between the first and fourth seed in the AFC. For explanations of all this week’s playoff scenarios, click here.

Full lists of inactive players for both teams below.