Miami Dolphins Dominate New York Jets To Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive
In a game that had all the aesthetic appeal of a car wreck, the Miami Dolphins still managed to cruise past the New York Jets with a convincing 34-10 victory at MetLife Stadium. It wasn’t exactly a Picasso, but for a Dolphins team clawing its way back into the playoff conversation, a win is a win, ugly or not. This victory marks their fourth straight, pushing them to a 6-7 record and keeping those postseason dreams, however faint, alive.
Let’s be honest, the Jets looked about as competitive as a local high school team. This game was over before the first quarter hot dogs were even cold. But hey, a sweep is a sweep, and Miami will take it.
Dolphins Ground and Pound Jets Into Submission
The story of this game was written on the ground. The Dolphins’ running game absolutely steamrolled a Jets defense that had no answers. Even after star Running Back De’Von Achane went down with a rib injury in the second quarter, the momentum didn’t skip a beat. Before he left, Achane was a human highlight reel, racking up 105 yards on just eight touches. He’s been the pulse of this offense, and seeing him on the sideline was a gut punch.
But then Jaylen Wright stepped in and looked like a man possessed, churning out 107 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries. It was a career day for the second-year back. Even rookie Ollie Gordon got in on the action, bulldozing his way into the end zone. All told, Miami’s offense looked less like a sophisticated passing attack and more like a battering ram, and it worked beautifully.
A Tale Of Two Offenses
While the running game was firing on all cylinders, the passing game felt… well, stuck in neutral. Tua Tagovailoa started hot, completing his first eight passes, but then cooled off considerably. He finished with a pedestrian 127 yards and one touchdown. There were some missed throws and a few head-scratching decisions that could have been turnovers. The passing attack is missing its mojo, heavily relying on play-action and screens. You can’t help but wonder if the lack of receiver depth is finally catching up to them.
On the other side of the ball, the Dolphins’ defense had an absolute field day against a hapless Jets offense. Things went from bad to worse for New York when Quarterback Tyrod Taylor left with a groin injury, paving the way for Brady Cook to make his debut. Let’s just say it wasn’t a memorable one. Cook looked utterly lost, throwing two interceptions and struggling to move the ball all day.
The Miami pass rush was relentless, with Zach Sieler leading the charge with 2.5 sacks. The secondary was lights out, and holding Breece Hall to just 43 yards was the cherry on top. This defense has been quietly getting better every week, and this was a statement performance, even if it was against a team in complete disarray.
So, the Dolphins leave New Jersey with a win, some momentum, and a whole lot of questions about their passing game. But for now, they’re still in the hunt, and in the NFL, that’s all that matters.
