The 3-12 Browns are currently on a four-game losing streak. They have dealt with numerous injuries to key players this season, losing starting quarterback Deshaun Watson and star running back Nick Chubb for the season. They have also been involved in trades that sent receiver Amari Cooper and pass rusher Za’Darius Smith elsewhere.

With no margin for error, the Dolphins (7-8) hope to stay in the postseason hunt at least another week with a win Sunday over the Browns (3-12), whose season disintegrated weeks ago and appear on the brink of another disruptive offseason.

The Browns look to close out the home portion of their 2024 schedule with a win as they host the Miami Dolphins in Week 17

The Miami Dolphins are back on the road for week 17 against Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Learn how to watch, listen and livestream the Sunday game:

The Cleveland Browns (3-12) are an underdog by 6.5 points as they look to halt a four-game skid in a matchup with the Miami Dolphins (7-8) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Cleveland Browns

After a 24-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Browns will try to spoil the playoff hopes of the Miami Dolphins when they play on Sunday in Week 17.

Dolphins lead 10-9. Last meeting: Dolphins beat Browns 39-17 on Nov. 13, 2022, at Miami Gardens, Florida. Last week: Dolphins beat San Francisco 29-17; Browns lost to Bengals 24-6.

It's not a desirable position the Miami Dolphins find themselves in heading into their Sunday trip to face the Cleveland Browns. For the game to have playoff implications, Miami will

The coaches: Dolphins: Mike McDaniel (27-22); Browns Kevin Stefanski (40-42). Last game: Dolphins beat 49ers 29-17; Browns lost at Bengals 24-6. Last meeting: Nov. 13, 2022: Miami 39, Cleveland 17 at Hard Rock Stadium.