Preview for New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins
Monday evening at Exhausting Rock Stadium brings collectively two AFC East groups nonetheless trying to find their first win. The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are each 0-3 and determined to alter the story of their seasons.
Don’t be fooled by the equivalent data. New York has been way more aggressive than the standings recommend, dropping two video games by a mixed 4 factors and battling the powerhouse Payments to the wire. They consider a primary win is shut and the return of quarterback Justin Fields, trending towards clearance from concussion protocol, may very well be the spark.
Fields’ dual-threat skill is the Jets’ X-factor. In restricted motion he has proven flashes with 245 passing yards, a landing, 97 speeding yards and two extra scores, and his presence adjustments the plan for Miami’s struggling protection. If he’s not cleared, veteran Tyrod Taylor proved succesful in final week’s slender loss to Tampa Bay, however the upside is just not the identical.
The damage checklist stays a fear. Linebacker Jermaine Johnson II and nook Jarvis Brownlee Jr. missed Thursday observe, whereas a number of others, together with Josh Reynolds and Tony Adams, had been restricted. Depth may change into a difficulty if the sport turns right into a struggle of attrition.
Miami, in the meantime, is trying to find something resembling rhythm. The Dolphins have surrendered over 30 factors in each sport and rank final in scoring protection at 32.3 factors per contest. Opponents are averaging 370 yards every week and there was little signal of resistance.
On offense the numbers are usually not a lot kinder. Tua Tagovailoa has thrown 5 touchdowns however already 4 interceptions on simply 89 makes an attempt, and the once-feared velocity assault has sputtered. Tyreek Hill stays the lone constant menace with 198 yards and a rating, whereas rookie De’Von Achane presents promise on the bottom, but drives proceed to stall.
Tagovailoa additionally faces a rising damage checklist round him. Jaylen Waddle and tight finish Darren Waller are nursing shoulder points, whereas corners Storm Duck and Jason Marshall Jr. missed observe. The stress is mounting and outdoors criticism, together with a public jab from former MVP Cam Newton, has solely intensified the highlight.
