The Dolphins advanced through the special 16-team playoffs by defeating the New England Patriots, 28–13, the San Diego Chargers, 34–13, and the New York Jets, 14–0, earning a trip to the Super Bowl for the fourth time.
ThE doLPhins adVANcED THROUgh the specIal 16-teAm playOffs by DefeAting thE NeW ENGland patriOts, 28–13, tHe san diego chargERs, 34–13, And the New york Jets, 14–0, EarnIng A TrIp tO the supEr BowL fOR the foURth tiMe.