They're the NFL's feel-good story and with a win today in New York, the Miami Dolphins, who have already set a record by being the first team in history to win double-digit games after a one-win season, finish an improbable division-winning season.
They've won seven of their previous eight since a 2-4 start and have done so thanks to the timely passing of Chad Pennington and the awesome pass-rushing of Matt Roth and Joey Porter.
They went unconventional with the Wildcat offense and Tony Sparano has pulled every rabbit out of his hat. Does he have a few more tricks up his sleeve next week? He'll need to with the season on the line.
Oakland at Tampa Bay
Line: Buccaneers by 13
Tampa will take care of business in all likelihood. They'll have to after blowing a golden opportunity to clinch against the Chargers. Buccaneers 31, Raiders 20
Detroit at Green Bay
Line: Packers by 11
The 0-16 season comes full circle in Lambeau Field. The Lions had a chance to avoid history last week against the eliminated Saints and completely blew it. Now, there's no hope and the winless season is imminent. Packers 28, Lions 20
New York Giants at Minnesota
Line: Vikings by 7
The Giants may be playing all their starters, presenting a challenge to the Vikes. Another challenge will be winning without the Williams brothers, and the Vikes didn't look good in getting blown out by the Falcons. Even if the Giants have clinched, it'll take a mammoth effort from the Vikes to get it done. Vikings 27, Giants 23
Chicago at Houston
Line: Texans by 3
Houston gets it done and finishes .500 for the second season in a row, spoiling the faint playoff hopes of the Chicago Bears. Texans 23, Bears 21
Carolina at New Orleans
Line: Panthers by 2
They got their 11 wins, now the Cardiac Cats still must clinch with the red-hot Falcons still on their tails. 11-0 home records within the division are never wrong though, plus Brees is unstoppable at home. Saints 41, Panthers 27
St. Louis at Atlanta
Line: Falcons by 14
Yes, it is possible that the Dirty Birds can clinch the No. 2 seed, and if such is to occur, it'll continue the tradition of the last-place NFC South team finishing first. Falcons 31, Rams 10
Kansas City at Cincinnati
Line: Bengals by 2.5
The Chiefs may be the greatest 2-13 team in NFL history. The number of close games they've lost is absolutely astounding. Chiefs 23, Bengals 20
Jacksonville at Baltimore
Line: Ravens by 11
They've taken care of business all year, so why should blowing out Jacksonville be any different? Ravens 20, Jaguars 7
Tennessee at Indianapolis
Line: Titans by 3
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