Miami
Dolphins
0-3
38
FINAL
37
New York
Jets
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the New York Jets 38-37, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the tightly contested AFC East. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their positions in the postseason race, making every point crucial in this high-octane showdown.
Malik Willis was the star of the night for Miami, throwing for 265 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 83 rushing yards, while Paul Warfield was a standout in the receiving corps, amassing an impressive 157 yards and finding the end zone. The Dolphins' offensive firepower was critical in this nail-biter, as they consistently found ways to exploit the Jets’ defense.
While the Jets fought hard, their defense struggled to contain Miami's explosive offense, even with D'Angelo Ponds leading the way with nine total tackles. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Miami executed a crucial touchdown drive, ultimately sealing the victory. Despite Minkah Fitzpatrick’s interception and Demario Davis’s half-sack, the Jets could not muster a defensive stop when it mattered most, allowing the Dolphins to hold off the late-game comeback efforts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 21 | 265 | 4 | 1 | 115.5 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 35 | 18 | 247 | 3 | 0 | 102.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 83 | 8.3 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 12 | 76 | 6.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 16 | 38 | 2.4 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Warfield | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Warfield | WR | 8 | 157 | 19.6 | 4 | 60 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 1 | 75 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrelle Revis Revis Island | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Taylor JT | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin McNamara | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graham Gano | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 55 |

