The Miami Dolphins continued their winning ways when they traveled to New Jersey to face their division rivals, the New York Jets, on Sunday — downing their foes by a score of 34-10. After starting the season
with just one win in their first six games (also against the Jets), Miami has won four games in a row to run their record to a cheeky 6-7.
Don’t do the voice…
The team’s offense started the game hot — scoring 21 points in the first quarter. Their defense did the same — not allowing the Jets to gain a first down until there was only 1:42 left on the first half clock while forcing quarterback Tyrod Taylor to exit the contest with a groin injury.
Miami often struggles on the road in cold weather cities during the month of December, but Sunday’s game was a glaring exception to what is typically the rule — breezing to a three (plus) score demolishing of New York.
Next week, the Dolphins will have a chance to get their record to an even .500 when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, but before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let’s take a look back at the good, bad and ugly from the Dolphins’ win against the Jets.
GOOD
Dolphins win turnover battle 3-0
Good things happen when you don’t turn the ball over while forcing opposing offenses to commit multiple turnovers of their own. During Sunday’s win against the Jets, that’s just what the Dolphins did.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa did not throw an interception — continuing the Jets’ dreadful drought of zero interceptions on defense during the 2025 season. However, Miami’s defense forced three interceptions — one off of Tyrod Taylor and two off of rookie passer Brady Cook.
Tyrel Dodson, Rasul Douglas and Ethan Bonner were the recipients of the errant passes from Jets’ passers, and Dolphins fans were the beneficiaries, as those turnovers allowed the team to easily cruise to victory.
BAD
De’Von Achane leaves with injury
Third-year running back De’Von Achane has been a stud in 2025, providing a majority of the team’s offense most weeks. In the first half of Sunday’s game, that looked to be the case once more as Achane had 92 rushing yards on 7 carries (13.1 yards per carry) and a rushing score, while adding one reception for 13 yards.
Unfortunately, Achane was forced from the game late in the first half due to a rib injury. He would not return during the second half of the game.
Thankfully, after the game, Miami’s head coach, Mike McDaniel, told reporters that it does not appear that Achane suffered a broken rib and the young player would have been available to return to the contest in an emergency situation.
Still, we will need to keep an eye on Achane’s practice participation as a big game against the Steelers is up next for the Dolphins.
UGLY
Dolphins special teams has off day
The Jets scored 10 points on Sunday, but seven of those points were given up by Miami’s special teams unit as they allowed Jets punt returner Isaiah Williams to house a kick with 20 seconds to go in the first quarter of the game.
Later in the game, the Jets duped Miami’s special teams again, allowing New York to convert a fake punt on 4th and 8 late in the third quarter.
One member of the Dolphins’ special teams unit who didn’t struggle is kicker Riley Patterson. The 26-year-old has filled in admirably for the injured Jason Sanders this season, nailing 23 of 25 field goal attempts. Against the Jets on Sunday, Patterson made two field goals, including a 53-yard boot. Good job, kid.
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The Dolphins have won four games in a row and find themselves with a 6-7 record (rejoice, children) after winning their game against the Jets in week fourteen. The team has climbed all the way back from the 1-5 hole they dug for themselves and now have a shot to get back to .500 next week when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. Do you think this team has what it takes to go on the road in primetime and defeat the Aaron Rodgers led squad? Let me know in the comments below or on Twitter at @MBrave13. Fins up!
