Miami turned a 21-7 halftime cushion into its first win, holding off a late New York charge, 28-25.
Miami’s three first-half touchdowns built a 21-7 lead, but the Jets mounted an 18-point second-half rally and came up three short. Geno Smith completed 23 of 30 passes for 287 yards and three touchdown passes, powering New York’s comeback. Malik Willis completed 14 of 21 for 208 yards and three touchdowns, adding 37 rushing yards; Caleb Douglas caught two passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns, while Ollie Gordon II ran for 103 yards and a touchdown. Omar Cooper Jr. led the Jets with 115 yards on five catches and a touchdown, and Mason Taylor added five receptions for 62 yards and two touchdowns. New York gained more total yards, 377-360, but Miami held the ball for 34:36 to the Jets’ 25:24 and earned 24 first downs to New York’s 19. Both teams recorded two sacks, but the Jets threw one interception while Miami finished with no turnovers. Miami held on for a 28-25 win, despite New York’s late push.
Key Performers
Geno Smith, Jets: 23/30, 287 passing yards, 3 touchdown passes. Malik Willis, Dolphins: 14/21, 208 passing yards, 37 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns. Omar Cooper Jr., Jets: 5 receptions, 115 yards, 1 touchdown; Mason Taylor: 5 receptions, 62 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Standings Impact
Miami earned its first win and moved to 1-5. The Jets fell to 2-5.
DYMA Insight
The Jets entered ranked 23rd in the DYMA Power Index, ahead of Miami at 31st, and outgained the Dolphins by 17 yards. Miami flipped the matchup with a 9:12 advantage in possession time and a turnover-free game against New York’s one interception.