MIAMI GARDENS ― The Miami Dolphins played at the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 25, with an incredible 15 rookies dressed to play.
Rookie receiver Caleb Douglas scored two touchdowns in a 28-25 victory at the Jets.
It's the first win of the Jeff Hafley Dolphins era.
Miami is 1-5. New York is 2-5.
Here is a rookie report card for Week 7:
Miami Dolphins rookies report card at New York Jets
G Kadyn Proctor
Kadyn Proctor helped open holes as the Miami power run game was successful once again. Ollie Gordon II running behind Patrick Paul and Proctor has been a winning combination.
The Dolphins continue to top 100 rushing yards on a weekly basis.
Ollie Gordon had critical fourth-quarter runs and topped 100 yards rushing, once again.
Grade: B
CB Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson was unable to bring down big Jets running back Braelon Allen in the open
field.
Johnson was called for defensive holding which negated his second-quarter interception.
Omar Cooper beat coverage from Johnson and Dante Trader for a 60-yard gain in the third quarter.
Johnson was targeted pretty regularly by Geno Smith in this one.
Grade: C-
LB Jacob Rodriguez
Rodriguez did not jump out as he usually does in this game.
Grade: C-
WR Chris Bell
Chris Bell converted a third-and-7 with a 9-yard catch in the third quarter. And then Bell followed that up with a 7-yard catch on the next play.
Grade: B
WR Caleb Douglas
Caleb Douglas caught a red zone touchdown in the back of the end zone to set Miami up for a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. It was his first NFL touchdown.
Douglas beat his defender 1-on-1, in his first game back after missing three with an ankle injury.
Douglas caught a 63-yard touchdown from Malik Willis down the left sideline for a 28-17 lead.
Grade: A
S/LB Kyle Louis
In his return from a knee injury, Kyle Louis had a 10-yard penalty on a kickoff return.
Grade: C-
S Michael Taaffe
Michael Taaffe intercepted Geno Smith at the Dolphins' 13-yard line in the second quarter. Taaffe read the play all the way and jumped the inside route intended for tight end Mason Taylor.
It was Taaffe's second interception of his rookie season.
Taaffe allowed a touchdown catch to Jets tight end Mason Taylor with about 3 minutes to play.
Grade: B
Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Threads and Instagram and X at @schadjoe
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