New York
Jets
10-1
46
FINAL
45
Miami
Dolphins
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins by a score of 46-45, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Jets who emerged victorious in a game that had serious implications for postseason positioning.
Cade Klubnik led the Jets' offense with three touchdown passes, while Malik Willis of the Dolphins put on a show with 371 passing yards, but it was Derrick Henry's remarkable 217 rushing yards that kept the Miami offense competitive throughout the game. Caleb Douglas also had a standout performance, racking up 157 receiving yards, but the Jets' ability to convert key plays in the red zone proved crucial.
Defensively, the Jets were bolstered by Azareye'h Thomas, who recorded six total tackles, and D'Angelo Ponds, who snagged an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Ponds' interception led to a crucial touchdown, allowing the Jets to reclaim the lead and ultimately secure the win. The Dolphins fought hard but fell just short in a game that will be remembered for its high stakes and high drama.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 17 | 371 | 3 | 1 | 137.2 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 19 | 16 | 284 | 3 | 1 | 136.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 12 | 217 | 18.1 | 3 | 68 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 157 | 26.2 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 4 | 114 | 28.5 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingsley Enagbare | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 42 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 |

