NFL Playoffs 2017: Predictions for Seeds & Matchups Week 16

AFC: No. 6 Dolphins vs. No. 3 Steelers


Projected Records: Steelers (11-5), Dolphins (10-6)


Matchup: Miami has a good chance of securing the final AFC playoff spot despite losing starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill. The Dolphins offense has not skipped a beat with Matt Moore under center. This is an intriguing matchup as it features two of the hottest teams in the league. Both teams have caught fire late after being in danger of missing out on the playoffs. Miami dominated their mid-October matchup with a 30-15 home victory. Jay Ajayi rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 189 yards while throwing two interceptions and just one touchdown. This time, the Dolphins would have to go on the road into Pittsburgh for a matchup in inclement weather. It would be a much more challenging contest for Miami in one of the most difficult places to play in January. (Getty)