Deprived of their number 1 offensive weapon, the Miami Dolphins had no trouble outclassing the Jets this Sunday.
Miami Dolphins (10-4) – New York Jets (5-9): 30-0
The Dolphins needed a convincing victory after their surprise loss at Tennessee last week. They took advantage of the arrival of the Jets to reassure themselves.
Despite the absence of several elements including receiver Tyreek Hill, Miami dominated New York in all sectors. The defense did not leave much for the poor Jets attack (only 103 yards, 6 sacks conceded, 4 turnovers), while the attack led by Tua Tagovailoa (21/24 passing, 224 YDS, 1 TD) was able to play his game without too much resistance. Result: 30-0 on the scoreboard.
With their tenth victory of the season, the Dolphins are one step closer to their first division title since 2008.
Zach Wilson comes back to earth
Author of his best career game last week, Jets quarterback Zach Wilson wanted to confirm against Miami. But very quickly he became disillusioned.
On the Jets' very first drive, he was sacked and released the ball on his own 10-yard line. The beginning of the ordeal for him. Really not helped by a New York offensive line remodeled due to injuries, Wilson foundered in the face of opposing pressure (4/11, 26 YDS, 1 lost fumble), and in particular the unstoppable Bradley Chubb (3 sacks, 2 fumbles forced, 1 fumble recovered). He even had to leave his teammates due to injury at the end of the first half.
Trevor Siemian, returning in his place, did not do much better (14/26, 110 YDS, 2 INT).
A record for Raheem Mostert
Without Tyreek Hill, the Dolphins took a little longer than usual to find their rhythm, but the Miami offense did not really suffer from the absence of the star receiver.
After Zach Wilson's initial fumble, runner Raheem Mostert (42 yards rushing, 2 TDs) opened the scoring by scoring his 19th touchdown of the season, a new franchise record. In the second quarter, Mostert was able to boost his record with a new rushing touchdown.
Receiver Jaylen Waddle was also expected in Hill's absence, and he did not disappoint: 8 receptions, 142 yards in total, including 60 for a touchdown.
Who said the Dolphins were Tyreek-dependent?
TUA TO WADDLE. 60-YARD TD.
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