MIAMI GARDENS — The Jets will formally miss the playoffs as soon as once more.
The Dolphins (6-7) defeated the Jets (3-10) 32-26 in extra time on a wonderful, sunny, 77-degree day at Onerous Rock Stadium after Jonnu Smith scored on a 10-yard landing move from Tua Tagovailoa.
The loss formally eradicated the Jets from playoff rivalry for the 14th straight yr.
Jets proprietor Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8, and the group has been in freefall ever since. Jeff Ulbrich, who grew to become the Jets’ interim coach on Oct. 8, has a 1-7 document. Gang Inexperienced additionally hadn’t gained a recreation since defeating the Texans on Halloween.
Aaron Rodgers performed his greatest recreation in a Jets uniform after finishing 27-of-39 passes for a season-high 339 yards and a landing. Rodgers had been bothered by ankle, hamstring, and knee accidents since Week 4, however on Sunday, he appeared just like the participant many anticipated coming off his Achilles damage a season in the past.
It was Rodgers’ first 300-yard recreation since December 2021, however it was not sufficient to come back away with the win.
Broad receivers Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams additionally each torched the Dolphins secondary. They mixed for 16 receptions for 223 yards and a landing.
Rather than Breece Corridor, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis mixed to complete with 83 yards speeding.
Malik Washington‘s 45-yard return put the Dolphins within striking distance of a game-tying field goal. And then Jason Sanders‘ 52-yard field goal tied the game at 26-26 and sent it into overtime.
Miami won the toss in overtime and got the ball first and Tagovailoa carved up the Jets secondary. He eventually found Smith in the end zone for a game-winning touchdown.
Miami got the ball to begin the game and scored a touchdown on its opening drive. After an unnecessary roughness penalty on Javon Kinlaw and a pass interference on D.J. Reed in the end zone, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane scored a one-yard landing that put them up 6-0 after Sanders missed the additional level.
The Jets additionally scored on their first drive however settled for 3 after Anders Carlson transformed a 28-yard area objective, which made the rating 6-3. After the Dolphins didn’t convert on third down, Sanders made a 39-yard area objective, placing Miami up 9-3 within the second quarter.
Sanders transformed his second area objective of the sport with 5 minutes left within the second quarter and Miami retook the lead at 12-10. The Jets added one other area objective to go up 13-12 after Carlson made a 30-yard try with 49 seconds left within the second quarter.
With two seconds earlier than halftime, Sanders nailed a 57-yard area objective, which gave Miami a 15-13 lead.
Late within the third quarter, Carlson added his third area objective of the sport, giving the Jets a 23-15 lead.
With 9:04 remaining in regulation, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa accomplished a four-yard landing move to Tyreek Hill. Then Tagovailoa’s move to Jaylen Waddle tied the sport at 23-23.
With 4:25 left, the Jets and Rodgers received the ball with an opportunity to take the lead and win the sport late. After completions to Adams and Allen Lazard, Carlson’s 42-yard area objective gave the Jets a 26-23 lead with 51 seconds left.
However Sanders’ 52-yard area objective tied the sport at 26-26 and despatched it into extra time.
Proper sort out Morgan Moses suffered a wrist damage and was listed as questionable forward of Sunday’s recreation. This marked the third time this season {that a} participant had suffered a pregame damage (Michael Carter, C.J. Mosley). He performed on the Jets’ first possession, however his left wrist was closely taped up. Within the third quarter, Max Mitchell changed Moses on the offensive line.
Early within the fourth quarter, Jets particular groups ace Irv Charles appeared to endure a knee damage and all the group got here from the sideline to verify on him.
The Jets will play within the Sunshine State once more subsequent weekend after they journey to EverBank Stadium to face the Jaguars.
