The Miami Dolphins took benefit of the New York Jets’ psychological errors to earn their first win of the season, 27-21. With that loss, the Jets fell to 0-4 for the third time within the final six years.
Not solely did Gang Inexperienced flip the ball over 3 times and go 0 for two within the pink zone, however they have been additionally flagged 13 occasions for 101 yards of penalties.
The Jets’ protection couldn’t get off the sector on the primary drive of the evening. The ‘Phins recorded two third-down conversions to start out the sport on their solution to a 47-yard area objective to go up 3-0. Regardless of finishing simply two of 5 passes on that sequence, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa accounted for 22 of Miami’s 37 yards.
Though the Jets regarded unstoppable on their first possession, a expensive error minimize that drive quick. As he was diving for the top zone, operating again Braelon Allen was stripped of the soccer. Miami recovered that dwell ball at their very own 4 yard line, which successfully took a landing off the board for Gang Inexperienced. That fumble was scooped up by Professional Bowl security Minkah Fitzpatrick, his first fumble restoration since 2021.
Dolphins huge receiver Tyreek Hill had a superb outing earlier than being carted off the sector within the third quarter with a knee harm, catching six passes for 67 yards. He caught three balls for 48 yards on Miami’s second drive of the evening, which ultimately led to a landing by tight finish Darren Waller on a 4th and objective to extend Miami’s result in 10-0. That was Waller’s first TD catch in two years.
The Jets continued to shoot themselves within the foot on their subsequent possession. They have been flagged twice earlier than quarterback Justin Fields gave away the soccer on a strip-sack fumble whereas going through a 4th and 5 at Miami’s 36. That fumble was recovered by the Dolphins and returned to New York’s 43.
Flags have been an issue for each groups. Miami and New York mixed for 18 infractions and 141 penalty yards tonight.
New York bought the ball again with rather less than two minutes left within the first half. On a third and seven, Justin Fields hit wideout Garrett Wilson for 11 yards to get into Dolphins territory. Following an unlawful contact penalty on Miami, the Jets tried a 58-yard area objective, which introduced the rating to 10-3 on the half. That area objective marks a brand new career-long for Jets kicker Nick People.
Popping out of the break, New York as soon as once more made a mistake when it fumbled the second half opening kickoff. That dwell ball was picked up by Miami deep in Jets territory. Gang Inexperienced presently leads the league in misplaced fumbles with six on the season.
With wonderful area place, the ‘Phins had no problem discovering the top zone. As soon as once more, Tua Tagovailoa linked up with Darren Waller for a straightforward landing to increase the result in 17-3. Waller completed the sport with three catches for 27 yards and two touchdowns.
Going through a 14-point deficit, the Jets elected to go for a 4th and 1 on Miami’s facet of the sector. Justin Fields responded to that scenario with a spectacular 43-yard landing run to slim the hole and produce the rating to 17-10.
The ‘Phins had no downside responding to the Jets’ TD. They put collectively a seven-play, 68-yard scoring drive that resulted in a nine-yard landing scamper from operating again De’Von Achane, his first speeding TD of the season. That rating put Miami again on prime by 14 factors, 24-10.
After an trade of punts, the Jets rapidly moved the ball down the sector and bought into Miami’s pink zone, thanks partially to a pair of passes for 40 yards by Justin Fields. Nevertheless, penalties derailed the drive. A landing was taken off the board resulting from an offensive move interference. Then, an pointless roughness penalty moved Gang Inexperienced again one other 15 yards, so that they settled for a area objective to make it 24-13 within the fourth quarter.
Each groups punted, which gave Miami the ball halfway by means of the fourth quarter. De’Von Achane then broke off back-to-back runs totaling 34 yards to get the offense to New York’s 40. Tua Tagovailoa, who had 177 passing yards and two TDs, quickly discovered tight finish Julian Hill for 19 yards to maneuver the ball into the pink zone. Although the drive didn’t result in a landing, Miami nonetheless kicked a area objective to go forward 27-13 late within the fourth quarter.
The Jets refused to go away quietly. Garrett Wilson made an exceptional 23-yard landing catch to slim the hole to 27-19. Justin Fields then pounded the ball into the top zone for a two-point conversion to make the rating 27-21 with 1:49 left within the sport.
The ‘Phins bought the ball and have been capable of burn the clock down to simply 13 seconds left within the sport earlier than punting the ball again to New York. By the point the Jets’ offense took the sector, they solely had two seconds left on the clock. They tried a loopy lateral play, however it could be too little too late as they’d fail to succeed in the top zone, giving Miami the win.
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