Ajayi, Franks nudge Miami closer to clinching playoff berth

Miami Dolphins punter Matt Darr (4) and Miami Dolphins kicker Andrew Franks (3) celebrate after kicking a field goal during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP) Miami Dolphins punter Matt Darr (4) and Miami Dolphins kicker Andrew Franks (3) celebrate after kicking a field goal during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)

By Associated Press December 25, 2016 4 min read

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Jay Ajayi’s legs and Andrew Franks’ foot powered the Miami Dolphins a step closer to their first playoff berth since 2008.

Now the Dolphins will spend Christmas Day hoping the Kansas City Chiefs can ensure Miami a postseason spot by beating the Denver Broncos.

Coach Adam Gase and his Dolphins (10-5) could be in for an especially celebratory holiday after winning Saturday for the ninth time in 10 games with a 34-31 overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills.

Gase said he’s given his team Sunday off, but he wouldn’t say if he’ll be watching football.

“We’ll see,” he said.