Monday Night Football: Jets End Slide With 24-6 Win Over Miami

Matt Moore targeted Marshall three times in the end zone, and all three times Revis’ defense was key in preventing Marshall from scoring, forcing two drops (watch drop No. 1, and drop No. 2) before eventually snagging an interception and returning it 100 yards for a touchdown. Revis spoke about his pick six after the game. From Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post:

Marshall certainly made his share of big plays -- his six catches and 109 yards were easily the most of any player in the game -- but he couldn’t make them when they counted. In addition to being shut out of the end zone, he also dropped a critical third-down catch early in the fourth quarter when Miami still trailed by only two scores that all but killed Miami’s slim chances for a comeback.

Marshall’s performance was big but in reality it could have been much bigger. He missed a touchdown catch and ran out of bounds on a big play when he seemingly could have continued for more yards. We don’t know exactly what the balancing act was going down the line, but it seemed just a bit off.

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With the win, the Jets even their record at 3-3. The Dolphins have lost their first five contests.

Below is a quick-hit recap from the Monday Night Football contest.

Prior to Bush’s injury, the Dolphins were going with a fairly even split as they were exchanging touches for much of the first half. Given the Dolphins existing offensive woes with new quarterback Matt Moore, that is not a formula for a successful fantasy running back option. Thomas was looking better heading into the game but likely moved into a split due to his nagging hamstring injury.

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Unfortunately for the Dolphins, Brandon Marshall then dropped a touchdown pass two plays later. The ball simply just went right through his hands, forcing the Dolphins to settle for yet another field goal, cutting the Jets lead 7-6. That’s 14 points Marshall has let slip through his hands so far.

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Below is video of the interception. Be sure to keep an eye out for Dolphin defenders doing face-plants and summersaults. Comedy.

The pick came at the worst time for the Dolphins, who were poised to take over the game. Before the pick, Miami had just struck first with a field goal and then recovered the ensuing kickoff.

But Revis did a nice job denying the Dolphins star receiver in the end zone on third down, holding MIami to three points. He’ll have to continue to fight off Marshall if the Jets want to win this game. Here’s the video of that pass defense:

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This game probably makes ESPN wish it had the ability to flex schedule its Monday night schedule.

Game Date/Time: Monday, October 17; 8:30 pm ET