Dolphins lament losing control of their playoff fate (The SportsXchange)

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DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins wasted the best playoff opportunity they have had in several years with Sunday's startling 19-0 loss at the Buffalo Bills. All the Dolphins needed to do was defeat the Bills in Week 16 and the New York Jets this week, and they would have secured a playoff spot. Now the Dolphins (8-7) must win and get help to make their first postseason appearance since 2008. "It happened," wide receiver Mike Wallace said of the Buffalo loss.

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