Dolphins reach crossroads at midpoint of season

Dolphins play 2 games in 5-day span

Published On: Nov 05 2012 03:12:15 PM EST
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DAVIE, Fla. -

As the Miami Dolphins reach the midway point in their season, they've also arrived at a crossroads.

The Dolphins (4-4) began preparing Monday for two games in five days. With a sweep — and they'll likely be favored in both games — Miami remains part of the AFC playoff race. Anything less, and the franchise turnaround led by new coach Joe Philbin could stall.

Miami plays host Sunday to Tennessee (3-5), then makes its 2012 prime-time debut the following Thursday at Buffalo (3-5).

The Dolphins missed a chance to tie for the AFC East lead when they lost 23-20 Sunday at Indianapolis to snap a three-game winning streak. It was Miami's third three-point defeat, with the previous two coming in overtime.

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