The one big mystery comes down to the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the NFC South division winner — as both teams have essentially a 50-50 chance to make the playoffs, and a juicy Week 18 head-to-head remaining.

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The Dolphins are playing out the season while the Bucs control their own destiny. Miami's home finale could turn ugly like last week's loss to Cincinnati.