New York
Jets
6-1
64
FINAL
38
Miami
Dolphins
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the New York Jets topped the Miami Dolphins 64-38 in Week 12 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Jets' position in the playoff race while the Dolphins struggle to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Offensively, the Jets were led by quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for a staggering 478 yards and showcased his arm strength throughout the contest. Running back Saquon Barkley contributed significantly with 144 rushing yards, while wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. shone with 161 receiving yards, making crucial catches that extended drives and put points on the board.
Defensively, the Jets made their mark with a dominant performance, highlighted by Chop Robinson's three sacks, which disrupted the Dolphins' rhythm and pressured the quarterback consistently. The turning point came when DeShon Elliott intercepted two passes, turning the momentum in favor of New York and effectively sealing the game as Miami struggled to recover. With strong defensive plays and explosive offensive talent, the Jets outlasted the Dolphins in a game that showcased their potential as serious contenders.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 478 | 4 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 43 | 25 | 58% | 453 | 4 | 3 | 96.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 8 | 144 | 18.0 | 13 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 161 | 32.2 | 62 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 8 | 159 | 19.9 | 46 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 114 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 7 | 125 | 17.9 | 56 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 25 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 34 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 49 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 53 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Davenport | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Anger | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

