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9 Reasons the Miami Dolphins Will Still Make the Playoffs This Season

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Andrew Salmi

8. The Return of Kiko Alonso

With 97 total tackles, two interceptions and a 60-yard return touchdown to his name in his first season with the Dolphins, there’s no doubt that middle linebacker Kiko Alonso is a leader on the Miami defense and a Pro Bowl-caliber type of player.

After missing his first game of the season last weekend against the Cardinals with a broken right thumb and a lingering hamstring issue, Alonso will continue to make game-changing plays over the next few weeks when he returns to action against the Jets on Saturday night.

Next: Favorable Rest-of-Season Schedule


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Andrew Salmi

Andrew Salmi is a recent graduate from California State University, Fullerton after he previously attended Arizona State University. He is a diehard NFL fan and proud to be an editor and staff writer for Dolphin Nation. You can follow him on Twitter @andrewsalmi.

Published by
Andrew Salmi

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