The Dolphins probably need a healthy, productive Ryan Tannehill back — and soon — if they have any realistic playoff hopes.

Because they cannot expect to win another game this season if they don’t get better play from their offense as a whole, and their quarterback in particular, than they did Sunday.

Yes, the Dolphins beat the Jets 13-6. But only because their defense scored more points than either team’s offense.

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And Brock Osweiler was a major reason why the Dolphins struggled.

No, he did not have any turnovers. But he also missed several throws that should have been big plays, including a possible touchdown to a wide-open Danny Amendola.

“That could have been a huge play for this team, potentially a touchdown,” Osweiler said. “That’s something that I know I need to hit that throw. Danny did a great job getting down the seam, and I need to make that play. I’m sure everybody, when they watch the tape, they are going to have one or two plays like that.”

Problem is, Osweiler has had one or two plays like that per week, and his teammates have noticed. While none have blasted him on the record, privately they acknowledge frustration with his play, and how it has held the team back.

So any talk of Osweiler remaining the starter even when (if?) Tannehill returns from injury should cease and desist.

“I think I’m happy that we took care of the football,” Adam Gase said. “We didn’t put ourselves in a bad position or put the defense in a bad position by creating a short field. They had to drive it a long way and our defense did a good job of either getting a turnover or making them punt. We had a couple of opportunities and we missed them. One of those type of games where you get the right thing versus what they are doing and we just have to find a way to make those plays.”

Osweiler finished with his worst stat line of the season: 15 of 24 for 139 yards with no touchdowns. His passer rating was 78.3.