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The Miami Dolphins (8-6) continue their push for the NFL playoffs against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Christmas 2022.

"The Packers' defense is bad against the run, but the Dolphins are inconsistent running it." The "feels like" temperature was 39 degrees about 1 1/2 hours before kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium. Strong running by Raheem Mostert, 3 carries for 33 yards, powered the 8-play, 52-yrd drive. Elandon Roberts' sack of Aaron Rodgers on second down was the key play. [at least one national NFL analyst](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/22/dolphins-vs-packers-predictions-nfl-experts-pick-miami-green-bay-week-16/69742294007/) says Aaron Rodgers is up to the challenge Sunday. Los Angeles faces the Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1) in Week 16. [How are NFL experts picking game vs. Packers predictions](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/22/dolphins-vs-packers-predictions-nfl-experts-pick-miami-green-bay-week-16/69742294007/): Who are NFL experts picking to win? [Tua Tagovailoa](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/22/tua-tagovailoa-bypassed-for-pro-bowl-armstead-howard-hill-selected/69748827007/) narrowly missed out on claiming his first career Pro Bowl spot this week despite continuing to lead the NFL in passer rating (107.8). Green Bay Packers?](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/22/dolphins-vs-packers-predictions-nfl-experts-pick-miami-green-bay-week-16/69742294007/) Schad](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/21/miami-dolphins-defense-has-been-disappointing-in-2022/69745894007/) [losing last week to the Bills](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/20/the-tape-dont-lie-miami-dolphins-lose-to-buffalo-bills-a-review/69741636007/) in Buffalo, the Dolphins are in a dead-heat with the Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) for [the final playoff spot](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/23/dolphins-lb-jerome-baker-on-playoffs-this-team-is-ready-to-go/69747410007/) in the AFC.

The Miami Dolphins come into Week 16 in a late season crisis with their postseason hopes fading quickly as the Packers can still sneak in to the playoffs.

Hello everyone and welcome to Miami where it’s essentially do or die time for the Packers and the Dolphins. Miami traveled north last week and took the Bills to the very end in a blustery night in Buffalo and had their hearts broken on the last drive of the game. The Dolphins are on a late season slide while the Packers have surged back into the NFC post season picture, but neither teams can afford a loss day in South Florida. The Packers hosted Los Angeles Rams last week in a frigid Frozen Tundra and the defense made minced meat of the Rams offense. Rodgers going deep down the field after starting the drive from the GB 12 and finds Lazard for a 42 yard connection to bring us to the end of the first quarter and what a first quarter it was. The Dolphins need no reminder of how important this game is when it comes to their playoff chances, but they need to show they are a team that is ready to win these kinds of games. They are trying to stay above the Patriots, Jets and Titans with a win tonight. I'm sure he has a name for the look, but we'll just go with Papa Claus The Packers had a terrible start to the season, but have somewhat turned things around of late and now they have an outside chance at a Wild Card spot in the NFC. He took a shot at the end of that catch, but held on and the Packers call timeout. As alway, he is rocking the sombrero, but with a little holiday twist. They went for 271 yards and put up 20 points in the opening 30 minutes.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers (6-8) and Miami Dolphins (8-6) will exchange touchdowns and hard hits on Christmas in South Florida.

"But anytime you get to perform, strap it up with the boys, I think there's a lot of family for myself that will be there, a lot of family that's going to be opening Christmas presents by the tree or whatever., A win by Green Bay over Miami would pull it to within a half-game of the Washington Commanders for the last spot. Dolphins](https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/robert-tonyan-could-have-big-game-against-dolphins-defense) [Packers at Dolphins: How to watch, bet, stream](https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/packers-at-dolphins-how-to-watch-stream-listen-bet) "So to be able to kind of be a part of their day when you're not physically there, to be able to give them some fun entertainment to watch, hopefully a lot of touchdowns and a good game, I think that's all you can ask for. Miami fullback Alec Ingold grew up in suburban Green Bay and went to Bay Port High School. He has some great weapons, but I’ve been impressed with the way he plays. Why?’ and then he obviously he showed his incredible ability and had a great career down there. I like the way he handles himself, too. I think he handles himself with a lot of respect and class. “I watched a decent amount of his college career,” he said this week. “He dealt with a couple head injuries this year, which are dangerous, but I enjoy the way that he plays. Follow along for all the scoring, injury and statistical updates from this must-win game.

When the New York Jets defeated the Green Bay Packers in Week 6, cornerback Sauce Gardner celebrated by grabbing a cheesehead from the stands and parading ...

Breaking down the key moments from the first half of the Miami Dolphins game against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium.

-- The Dolphins turned the fourth-down stop into a 34-yard field goal by Sanders, but not until Tua was sacked twice — both times on plays where he had a decent amount of time. Also, you can follow me on Twitter at @PoupartNFL, and that's where you can ask questions for the regular All Dolphins mailbags. Raekwon Davis finished the play with a tackle from behind, but props need to go to Clayton Fejedelem and John Jenkins, among others, for not allowing any space for the up back. -- The Dolphins' next drive started off very well, but runs of 12 and 6 by Jeff Wilson Jr. -- The drive stalled, though, after yet another third-and-short failure when Tua Tagovailoa tried to hit Tyreek Hill deep down the right sideline. Nice blocks by Alec Ingold and Durham Smythe on the 14-yard run, and great job by Mostert of showing patience before hitting the hole. -- Elandon Roberts again had another impressive defensive series, showing good speed from side to side. You also can ask questions via email at [email protected]. Make sure to bookmark this site and check back daily for the latest Dolphins news and analysis year-round. [-- We'll start with the inactive list, which provided nothing but good news for the Dolphins with all the front-line players available. Inactive players who were on the final injury report were Gaskin (illness), Cracraft (quad) and Fisher (quad).](https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-green-bay-packers-week-16-inactive-breakdown) -- On the ensuing kickoff, the Dolphins went for a squib kick right up the middle, maybe with the idea of catching the Packers off guard and get a recovery, but it backfired when the Green Bay player just fell on the ball at the 46-yard line.

Green Bay pulled past Miami on Christmas Day after picking off Tua Tagovailoa three times in the fourth quarter, including a game-sealer from Rasul Douglas.

In the first half, Miami was 5-of-6 with 176 yards and a score. QB breakdown: Tagovailoa thrived on the big play in the first half, completing 9 of 12 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown -- including an 84-yard TD pass to Waddle and a 52-yard catch for Hill. Waddle's 84-yard touchdown in the first quarter extended their streak to four straight games with at least one touchdown of 60 or more yards. The Jets and Patriots own the NFL's fourth- and eighth-best defenses in terms of yards per game. The Dolphins blitzed Rodgers on 26 dropbacks Sunday, the most times he has been blitzed in a game since Week 15 of 2017. A day after the Seahawks, Giants, Lions and Commanders all lost, the Packers did their part, pulling to within a half game of the Commanders for the final wild-card spot in the NFC. The fact that Sunday's loss was against an NFC opponent is somewhat of a silver lining, considering it doesn't drastically impact their playoff chances, but they will likely need to beat both the Patriots and Jets in their final two games in order to snap a five-year playoff drought. They also lost right tackle [Yosh Nijman](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3871880/yosh-nijman) (shoulder) and defensive tackle [Dean Lowry](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2974348/dean-lowry) (calf). Days after being named a Pro Bowl alternate as a return specialist, he returned a kickoff 93 yards in the first quarter down to the Dolphins' 9. It also marked their third win of the season in a game in which they trailed by double-digits (the other two were against the Cowboys in Week 10 and the Bears in Week 13). It was the first time they've converted three fourth downs in one game since Week 12 of the 2020 season. Miami jumped to a 20-10 lead, but the Packers' defense registered three fourth-quarter interceptions to give Miami its fourth loss in a row after winning five straight from Weeks 7-12.

Rasul Douglas (29) and the Green Bay Packers upset the Miami Dolphins, 26-20, Sunday. Associated Press. Matt LaFleur was asked about Christmas last week.

… Miami had 172 total yards in the first quarter and 271 total yards in the first half. Green Bay special teams coach Rich Bissacia called a fake punt and the snap went to upback Dallin Leavitt, who tried running up the middle. Amazingly, the Dolphins averaged 11.3 yards per play in the first half. But Alexander made a feeble tackle attempt, Waddle broke free and raced the final 40 yards for a touchdown. One play later, Jeff Wilson scored to give the Dolphins a 17-10 lead. MASON CROSBY: Crosby, now in his 16th season as Green Bay’s kicker, set the franchise record for most consecutive and most total games played (256). Miami led, 20-10, with 2 minutes left in the first half and was at midfield. But Reed made arguably his biggest play as a Packer late in the first half. Instead, Reed forced a fumble by Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert and also recovered the loose ball. Santa was already good to the Packers on Saturday as the New York Giants, Washington, Seattle and Detroit — teams that Green Bay is chasing for a playoff spot — all lost. The Packers won their third straight game, improved to 7-8 and jumped from the No. The Packers are also 2-1 in January, giving LaFleur a 17-1 mark in games played after November (.944).

Green Bay's defense intercepted Tua Tagovailoa three times in the fourth quarter to help the Packers come from behind to defeat the Miami Dolphins 26-20 and ...

It was athe fourth-longest TD in Dolphins history and the longest since Dan Marion’s 85-yard TD pass to Mark Duper in 1986 vs. Tagovailoa’s 84-yard TD pass to Waddle was the longest offensive TD score on Christmas day in NFL history, according to NFL Research. The coldest was played on Christmas Eve in 1989 against Kansas City in 40-degree weather. … Keisean Nixon left with a groin injury. He threw a pick with about six minutes left that set up a Packers field goal to make it a six-point game. Rodgers threw a career-high 13 interceptions in 2008.

– As expected, the Green Bay Packers secondary had few answers for Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill, in part because of the Miami quick passing game, but also, the ...

– The safety position continues to be a big problem for the Packers. Also, running the ball doesn’t mean running into the teeth of the Miami defense; there are creative ways to get Jones and Dillon touches–not to mention that Jones is a playmaker and doesn’t need perfect circumstances to make plays. I understand that the interior defensive front was playing really well, the Dolphins also blitz a lot, they were daring the Packers to throw in the first half, and the Miami secondary has struggled, but there needs to be more of an emphasis on a balanced run-pass mix. Miami also entered the game having the seventh-highest blitz rate in football, and we saw that on display against Green Bay. – If the Dolphins wanted to run the ball 30-plus times, they could have, as the Packers run defense had really no answers for Raheem Mostert or Jeff Wilson. – The Dolphins entered the game having allowed the highest yards per kick return in the NFL, so naturally, Keisean Nixon had a huge return, and then Miami tried to squib a kick away from him.

The Packers moved to 7-8 and half a game out of the final playoff spot in the NFC. Green Bay got all four results it wanted on Saturday: losses each by the ...

[Commanders](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/commanders/), [Giants](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/giants/), [Lions](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/lions/) and [Seahawks](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/seahawks/). [Romeo Doubs](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/romeo-doubs-KWxtPO2MBzNEMVsz/) and veteran [Allen Lazard](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/allen-lazard-eGiVBnU1v4yPJ8oV/) for production in the passing game from the wide receiver position. [Colts](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/colts/), at [Eagles](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/eagles/)). Starting right tackle [Yosh Nijman](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/yosh-nijman-zyX908LgvAsvyps4/) left early with a shoulder injury, and he was replaced by [Royce Newman](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/royce-newman-SjwcWU9G4ilDHDzz/). [Vikings](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/vikings/) next Sunday and the Lions the following weekend to finish the season. He previously threw three picks in Week 17 of his rookie season against the He threw three Sunday against the Packers, tying his career high in a single game. If the Dolphins plan to make the playoffs, they’ll need this type of defensive effort paired with Tua and the offense getting back on track. [Green Bay Packers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/packers/) snagged three straight fourth-quarter interceptions to seal a 26-20 Christmas Day victory against the [Dolphins](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/dolphins/). [Browns](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/browns/), vs. [Keisean Nixon](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/keisean-nixon-K6LCDQxxVoii4r0b/), who returned his first kickoff for 93 yards to the Dolphins’ 9-yard line, left early and didn’t return because of a groin injury. — Schneidman

The Green Bay Packers could not have asked for a better day Saturday when it comes to their playoff chances, with the Giants, Commanders, Lions and Seahawks ...

Green Bay would have a tiebreaker over the Saints by virtue of a better record in NFC games (7-5 to 6-6) and would get the playoff spot, even if it were a three-way tiebreaker between the Packers, Saints and Seahawks. Now you have Carolina at 8-9 with a division title and Tampa Bay at 8-9 in position to vie for a tiebreaker. If Detroit beats the Bears next week, Green Bay could still match the Lions at 8-9 with a season-finale victory, but Detroit would have the edge on tiebreakers, coming down to common opponents. And, of course, the Packers would also have to sweep Minnesota and Detroit. The Packers could still win their final two games to post an 8-9 record. If the Packers indeed win out, Washington must lose just once more, with two remaining home games against Cleveland (6-9) and Dallas (11-4).

-- Great stand by the defense, though, to hold Green Bay to a field goal, thanks to Elandon Roberts' second-down sack when Aaron Rodgers just held on to the ...

-- On first down, Bradley Chubb got pressure around the edge and the Packers were flagged for holding, making it first-and-20 at the Miami 38. -- That drive ended on a third-and-15 from the 39 when Rodgers threw deep for Allen Lazard, but Kohou came up with his first career interception. -- After settling for a dump-off to Jeff Wilson Jr. On the next play, there was miscommunication between Tua and Mostert and the result was an easy pick for linebacker De'Vondre Campbell. Jason Sanders then saw his streak of consecutive successful field goal attempts end at 11 with a bad miss to the right on a 48-yard kick. -- The Dolphins turned the fourth-down stop into a 34-yard field goal by Sanders, but not until Tua was sacked twice — both times on plays where he had a decent amount of time. Dillon for a 3-yard loss, Rodgers came back with completions of 17 yards to running back Patrick Taylor and 31 yards to Marcedes Lewis. Raekwon Davis finished the play with a tackle from behind, but props need to go to Clayton Fejedelem and John Jenkins, among others, for not allowing any space for the up back. -- The Dolphins' next drive started off very well, but runs of 12 and 6 by Jeff Wilson Jr. -- The drive stalled, though, after yet another third-and-short failure when Tua Tagovailoa tried to hit Tyreek Hill deep down the right sideline. Nice blocks by Alec Ingold and Durham Smythe on the 14-yard run, and great job by Mostert of showing patience before hitting the hole. [-- We'll start with the inactive list, which provided nothing but good news for the Dolphins with all the front-line players available.

Rodgers threw a touchdown and led three scoring drives in the second half, while the Packers defense intercepted Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa three ...

But we got points on the board, and it really changed the flow of the game of how it was going.” The Giants lost to the Vikings. The Washington Commanders lost to the 49ers in San Francisco. “It always feels good when the defense comes together and make big plays like that,” Alexander said. “We like our position,” said Jones, who is nursing a left ankle injury. One of Rodgers’ throws Saturday was a gift to the purest of football fans, who love to see artists like him performance on their canvas. All the games that needed to go a certain way, went a certain way. Rodgers and Tagovailoa traded interceptions as the fourth quarter begin. “Now, we’re playing meaningful games in January and we have to win those.” I’d like to be 10-5 or 11-4,” Rodgers said with a smile after the game. “I can’t say that was a super confident throw. And that’s a Christmas Miracle onto itself after Green Bay’s 4-8 start this season.

We go over the Packers chances to make the postseason after their Week 16 game against the Dolphins.

The Packers are roughly a game back of the Commanders, but also have the [Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/) and Lions sitting in between them. Detroit is 1-0 against Green Bay this season, giving them the head-to-head tiebreaker for the time-being. [Green Bay Packers](https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/) travel to South Beach on Christmas Day for their Week 16 matchup against the [Miami Dolphins](https://www.thephinsider.com/). ET and the Packers are a 3.5-point underdog at [DraftKings Sportsbook](https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/football/nfl). Remaining opponents: Week 16 @ Dolphins, Week 17 vs. The Seahawks, Commanders, Lions and Giants all lost, meaning the Packers gained a game on everyone they’re chasing in the playoff hunt.

What are the Green Bay Packers' playoff chances entering Week 16, and can they clinch a playoff spot based on the outcome of their game and others?

Now, let’s say they go 2-0 and enter Week 18 needing a victory to get into the playoffs. They start off playing the Dolphins in Week 16, a team that is 5-1 at home this season. We don’t need to dive into the Seahawks’ remaining schedule because they lost in Week 16. Let’s look at what needs to happen for them to have a spot in the postseason tournament. But before we jump into the different scenarios, it’s important to note that the Packers do not have a chance of capturing the NFC North Division Title. If they beat the Dolphins, that jumps up to 27%.

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Miami Dolphins on Christmas, and their playoff chances rose exponentially. Here's how they can get in.

After Week 12, the Packers had a 3% chance to make the playoffs, per ESPN’s playoff predictor. They entered Sunday with a 17% chance but, after their third straight win, the Packers have a 37% chance.” Schefter tweeted on Christmas night, “After Week 12, the Packers had a 3% chance to make the playoffs, per ESPN’s playoff predictor.

Aaron Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown and had one interception for the Packers (7-8), who have won their last three games after starting the season ...

It was the fourth-longest TD in Dolphins history and the longest since Dan Marion’s 85-yard TD pass to Mark Duper in 1986 vs. Tagovailoa’s 84-yard TD pass to Waddle was the longest offensive touchdown score on Christmas Day in NFL history, according to NFL Research. Aaron Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown and was intercepted once, helping the Packers (7-8) to their third straight win. … WR Christian Watson left with a hip injury and did not return. The coldest was played on Christmas Eve in 1989 against Kansas City in 40-degree weather. … Keisean Nixon left with a groin injury and did not return. Alexander caught one of Green Bay’s three interceptions early in the fourth. Rodgers threw a career-high 13 interceptions in 2008. I know the team feels the same way. He threw a pick with about six minutes left that set up a Packers field goal. The Chiefs won that game 27-24. "Keep catching those, and you keep getting them.

"Everything we needed to happen this weekend — happened," Rodgers said after the game. The victory on Christmas Day pushed Green Bay's postseason probability to ...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander knew the secondary needed to start playing better against the Miami Dolphins after defensive ...

It was the fourth-longest TD in Dolphins history and the longest since Dan Marion’s 85-yard TD pass to Mark Duper in 1986 vs. Tagovailoa’s 84-yard TD pass to Waddle was the longest offensive touchdown score on Christmas Day in NFL history, according to NFL Research. Aaron Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown and was intercepted once, helping the Packers (7-8) to their third straight win. … WR Christian Watson left with a hip injury and did not return. The coldest was played on Christmas Eve in 1989 against Kansas City in 40-degree weather. … Keisean Nixon left with a groin injury and did not return. Alexander caught one of Green Bay’s three interceptions early in the fourth. Rodgers threw a career-high 13 interceptions in 2008. I know the team feels the same way. He threw a pick with about six minutes left that set up a Packers field goal. The Chiefs won that game 27-24. "Keep catching those, and you keep getting them.

"Everything we needed to happen this weekend — happened," Rodgers said after the game. The victory on Christmas Day pushed Green Bay's postseason probability to ...

Aaron Rodgers completed 24 of 38 passes for 238 yards, a touchdown and an interception to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 26-20 comeback win over the Miami ...

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson was 15 of 27 for 214 yards and three interceptions in his first game back after missing one game due to a concussion. Akers ran for 118 yards on 23 carries, becoming the first Los Angeles running back to crack the 100-yard mark this year. Trace McSorley completed 24 of 45 passes for 217 yards and an interception in his first career start.