Dolphins Prevail, Eliminate any Hope Left for the Jets

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    Tua Tagovailoa stepping back to throw a pass

    For a record 14th consecutive season, the New York Jets will officially not be making a playoff appearance. This is the longest current stretch in all of the major professional sports leagues in America.

    The Jets came into Sunday with little to no chance to begin with, but their overtime loss to the Dolphins officially ended the little hope left. Aaron Rodgers has struggled all season, even after firing Robert Saleh and bringing in Davante Adams, their struggles never left them and they have lost nine of their last ten. A combination of bad offense and very underwhelming defense has been the story all season, and Sunday, the defense is what bit them from behind.

    Despite leading all the second half, and taking the lead on a field goal with under a minute left, the Jets were unable to hold the Dolphins, leading to a game-tying kick with seven seconds remaining. In overtime, the Dolphins made easy work of New York, going 70 yards on eight plays, and never facing third down. Jonnu Smith eventually caught the game winning pass in the endzone.

    Tua Tagovailoa has the Dolphins back in the playoff race, winning four of their last five games. He completed 33 of 47 passes for 331 yards and two touchdowns. Tagovailoa has been on a tear since returning from his concussion, and the Dolphins seem to be getting better, slowly, each week as they get back in rhythm.

    After being silenced in the absence of Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill is finally starting to make noise again. Against the Jets, Hill hauled in 10 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. Jaylen Waddle also had himself a great day, catching nine passes for 99 yards. He also caught a huge two-point conversion to tie the game at 23.

    Rushing, the Dolphins did nothing. Miami only produced 44 total rushing yards, with De’von Achane racking up 24 of those. Achane also scored a rushing touchdown, but did most of his work through the air. Chance caught six passes for 45 yards, tallying 69 total yards and a touchdown on the day.

    For the Jets, Rodgers had his first 300-yard passing day of the year. He completed 27 of 39 passes for a total of 339 yards and a touchdown.

    Receiving, the Jets superstars showed out and gave the Dolphins trouble all afternoon. Garrett Wilson led the way, catching seven passes for 114 yards. Adams caught nine catches for 109 yards and the lone touchdown.

    Without Breece Hall, the Jets were not very efficient on the ground. Rookie Braelon Allen got the ball 11 times and went for 43 yards. He also had four catches for 38 yards. Isaiah Davis, another rookie back, carried the ball 10 times for 40 yards and recorded his first career rushing touchdown. He also caught three passes for 27 yards. The rookie duo combined for 144 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, which the Jets cannot complain about.

    This win was massive for the Dolphins, as it kept any hope they had for the playoffs alive. Sitting at 6-7, they sit in the ninth seed two games behind the Denver Broncos. They likely need to win out if they want to have a chance, but even that won't guarantee them a slot in the postseason. Miami travels to Houston next week to take on a very good Texans team, which they need to win.

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