MIAMI GARDENS — Recent history tells us that the Dolphins (3-7) just finished their most successful part of the regular season under coach Mike McDaniel, the first 10 games. If that trend follows, brace for a so-so finish.

However, if the Dolphins buck that trend, get ready for an exciting finish, one that could see the Dolphins possibly finish with a nearly .500 record.

If the Dolphins do what they’ve usually done under McDaniel in the final seven games they’d finish either 7-10 or 6-11.

Only three of Miami’s final seven opponents have a winning record — Pittsburgh (5-4), Tampa Bay (6-3) and New England (8-2).

A winning season for the Dolphins , meaning a 9-8 record, would mean a spectacular finish of 6-1, which would include a win over either Tampa Bay or New England, their fin

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