To commemorate the Miami Dolphins’ first 10-win season since 2008 (when they went 11-5), here’s a look back at the 10 most meaningful plays of the year:
Dolphins kicker Andrew Franks, right, celebrates with punter Matt Darr after hitting a game-tying field goal against the Bills. AL DIAZ / adiaz@miamiherald.com
u25aa Andrew Franks’ 55-yard field goal to tie the Dec. 24 Buffalo game as time expired in the fourth quarter. This is why that was the most meaningful play of the season: If Franks had missed the kick – and if every Week 17 result had happened just as it happened (a big if) – Miami would have missed the playoffs.