DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- The Miami Dolphins gave up a season-worst 589 yards last week against the Buffalo Bills, allowed five first downs in overtime and still won.
''We didn't stop them,'' Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh said, ''but when we needed to, we did.''
That sums up the defense. The Dolphins are on pace to set a franchise record for the most yards allowed in a season, but they're 10-5 and headed for the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
Miami ranks third-worst in the NFL in yards allowed (382 per game), and next to last in rushing yards allowed per play (4.