The New York Jets have all eyes on the Buffalo Bills, the team's upcoming opponent on Sunday in Week 10.
However, looking ahead there is something worth nothing relating to another opponent in a few weeks time.
The Jets (2-7) will face their AFC East rivals, the Miami Dolphins (1-7) in Week 12. Ahead of Miami's game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the team announced that starting quarterback Malik Willis has been placed on injured reserve because of a groin injury:
Dolphins placing QB Malik Willis, DL Zach Sieler on IR
— The Dolphins Wire (@thedolphinswire) November 10, 2026
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This could impact the Jets in more ways than one.
Willis will not return to face the Jets because he now must stay on the injury
designation for at least four weeks.
At the top, New York is slated to face 2025 sixth-round pick Kyle McCord under center. He is an unknown and will make his first-career start against the Colts. It's unclear what to expect from him, but compared to Willis, McCord is inexperienced at the NFL level.
In addition, if McCord and the Dolphins struggle, that will impact standing in the 2027 NFL Draft order.
Miami currently hold the No. 3 overall selection. The Jets are projected to finish the 2026 season in the top-10 selection themselves, plus New York holds the Colts and Dallas Cowboys' first-round selections.
The Dolphins might stay ahead of the Jets now.
Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 NFL season.
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