MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Third-string quarterback Charlie Whitehurst came off the bench again for the Indianapolis Colts, who made a last-minute defensive stand to keep alive their faint playoff hopes Sunday, beating the Miami Dolphins 18-12.
The Dolphins had a first-and-goal at the 5 with 40 seconds left, but after three consecutive incompletions, rookie center Jamil Douglas appeared to snap the ball prematurely, and Tannehill was sacked by three Colts.
Indy backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck departed with an injury for the fourth game in a row, and Whitehurst did just enough after entering in the second quarter, completing two scoring drives.
The Colts (7-8) would have been eliminated from the playoff race with a loss. The Dolphins (5-10) were eliminated two weeks ago.
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