New York
Jets
4-7
25
FINAL
15
Miami
Dolphins
2-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 12 matchup, the New York Jets topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 25-15, solidifying their playoff hopes in the 2026 season. The Jets managed to control the game, leveraging their offensive prowess to take a significant step toward postseason contention.
Leading the charge for New York was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for 216 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to make key plays when it mattered most. Running back Dylan Sampson added a solid 69 rushing yards, while wide receiver Kenyon Sadiq contributed with 49 receiving yards, helping the Jets maintain a balanced offensive attack throughout the game.
Defensively, the Jets were bolstered by Brandon Stephens, who recorded an interception that proved crucial in shifting momentum. Miami's defense, led by Jacob Rodriguez with eight tackles and Jared Verse's 1.5 sacks, fought valiantly but couldn't overcome the Jets' offensive execution. The turning point came in the second half when the Jets capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 40 | 24 | 60% | 216 | 1 | 0 | 82.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 30 | 12 | 40% | 141 | 0 | 1 | 41.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 15 | 69 | 4.6 | 29 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 15 | 39 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 26 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Allen Lazard | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaiah Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

