Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets — 2026-10-25 Game Analysis

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ESPN game file

Q1 10:53TDMIACaleb Douglas 7 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Zane Gonzalez Kick)7–0
Q1 8:37TDNYJMason Taylor 13 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders Kick)7–7
Q1 1:02TDMIAOllie Gordon II 1 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)14–7
Q2 0:06TDMIAMalik Willis 2 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)21–7
Q3 5:50TDNYJOmar Cooper Jr. 3 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders Kick)21–14
Q4 8:57FGNYJJason Sanders 33 Yd Field Goal21–17
Q4 4:44TDMIACaleb Douglas 63 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Zane Gonzalez Kick)28–17
Q4 3:24TDNYJMason Taylor 12 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Geno Smith Pass to Mason Taylor for Two-Point Conversion)28–25

Recap

On October 25, 2026, the Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 28-25 at MetLife Stadium.

Miami earned its first victory of the season and Jeff Hafley's first win as an NFL head coach. The Dolphins protected their narrow advantage by converting a late fourth-and-1 on a quarterback keeper.

Malik Willis completed 14 of 21 passes for 208 yards and 2 touchdowns. Both scoring throws went to Caleb Douglas, who turned his 2 receptions into 70 yards.

Douglas caught a 7-yard touchdown on Miami's opening possession. His second score covered 63 yards and extended the Dolphins' lead to 28-17 with 4:55 remaining.

New York answered through Geno Smith's 12-yard touchdown pass to Mason Taylor. A successful 2-point conversion reduced Miami's lead to 3.

Ollie Gordon II rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. Greg Dulcich caught 5 passes for 86 yards. Willis also ran for 37 yards and a score. Miami had built a 21-7 halftime lead before holding off the Jets' second-half comeback.

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Game stats

Statistic	Miami Dolphins	New York Jets
First downs	24	19
Total yards	360	377
Net passing yards	204	269
Rushing yards	156	108
Yards per play	5.6	7.1
Third-down conversions	5-12	7-13
Fourth-down conversions	3-3	2-2
Red-zone conversions	3-3	3-4
Turnovers	0	1
Penalties–yards	5-26	6-36
Time of possession	34:36	25:24

Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets — NFL Game Analysis

Miami Dolphins defeated New York Jets 28–25, a 3-point margin. New York Jets led in total offense, 377 to 360. Miami Dolphins led in rushing yards, 156 to 108. Miami Dolphins committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Miami Dolphins converted 5 of 12 third downs; New York Jets converted 7 of 13.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.

Miami Dolphins

Passing

#2Malik Willis

Rushing

#0Ollie Gordon II
#2Malik Willis
#6Malik Washington
#5Jaylen Wright

Receiving

#85Greg Dulcich
#7Caleb Douglas
#6Malik Washington
#18Chris Bell
#5Jaylen Wright
#21Kevin Coleman Jr.
#0Ollie Gordon II
#83Seydou Traore

Defense

#20Jordyn Brooks
#11Dante Trader Jr.
#3Chris Johnson
#92Zach Sieler
#9Josh Uche
#23Zayne Anderson
#10Jacob Rodriguez
#42Jackson Woodard
#4Jason Marshall Jr.
#16Michael Taaffe
#44Chop Robinson
#59Rodney McGraw
#25Julius Wood
#90Malik Herring
#8JuJu Brents
#94Jordan Phillips
#93Zeek Biggers

New York Jets

Passing

#7Geno Smith

Rushing

#0Braelon Allen
#32Isaiah Davis
#7Geno Smith
#47Andrew Beck

Receiving

#11Omar Cooper Jr.
#85Mason Taylor
#32Isaiah Davis
#0Braelon Allen
#5Garrett Wilson
#16Kenyon Sadiq
#15Adonai Mitchell
#86Jelani Woods

Defense

#29Minkah Fitzpatrick
#6Dane Belton
#44Jamien Sherwood
#1Azareye'h Thomas
#97Harrison Phillips
#52Kingsley Enagbare
#95Darrell Jackson Jr.
#31David Bailey
#91Jowon Briggs
#92Nate Lynn
#56Demario Davis
#21Brandon Stephens
#37Qwan'tez Stiggers
#99T'Vondre Sweat
#23D'Angelo Ponds
#89Jeremy Ruckert
#27Malachi Moore
#48Jaden Keller
#47Andrew Beck
#8Andre Cisco
#49Trevin Wallace
#32Isaiah Davis

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