The writer lists sub-.500 teams that have a shot at the playoffs.
Below is the snip on Miami (the Chiefs? Really?)
Miami Dolphins (7-9), Kansas City Chiefs (2-14), St. Louis Rams (7-8-1)
The Dolphins re-tooled their offense in free agency, then traded up in
the first round to land a potential franchise cornerstone in defensive
end Dion Jordan. If quarterback Ryan Tannehill improves -- and we have
reason to think he will -- Miami should be an AFC player.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000167983/article/saints-top-list-of-sub500-teams-with-best-playoff-shot