The Jets and Dolphins, while just 5-6, were right in the thick of the AFC wild card race. New York, however, appears hopeless going down the stretch thanks to another disastrous week on offense.
Playoff hopes in the NFC East
Al BelloDolphins fans over at The Phinsider are trying to wade through the complicated AFC playoff picture. Right now they’re on the outside looking in, but a lot can change in the final weeks of the season.
Tannehill is playing very good football. Now it’s on the team’s coaching staff to work out a way to protect him. The Dolphins did a good job keeping their quarterback upright against the Jets, and they could be dangerous if they can find a way into the postseason.
Read Article >Geno benched, what next at QB for Jets?
Jeff ZelevanskyFinally, it seems like head coach Rex Ryan had seen enough.
It couldn’t have gotten any worse.
Read Article >Jets QBs struggle in loss to Dolphins
Al BelloMiami took a step forward in the AFC East with the win, poised to push for a wild card spot. The loss for New York was disastrous and could derail any chance at a postseason push. More importantly, the Jets have a larger question to answer at quarterback -- with both Smith and Simms failing to make an impact on Sunday.
Ryan Tannehill had one of his best games of the season, finishing with two touchdowns.
Read Article >Geno Smith pulled by Jets
Jeff ZelevanskyThe Jets offense … it gets worse
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsThe saving grace for the Jets is that their defense kept the game close. However, six points could be insurmountable if the offense can’t turn around its production quickly.
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Read Article >How to follow Dolphins vs. Jets in Week 13
Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY SporGame Date/Time and Location: Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
TV schedule and distribution map: CBS; The506.com
Read Article >Dolphins vs. Jets preview
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY SportsOn defense, Miami has been opportunistic, forcing at least one turnover in every game so far this season. While they have allowed the fifth-fewest passing touchdowns, they are near the bottom of the league at stopping the run.
Jeffrey Parks from Gang Green Nation says that rookie cornerback Dee Milliner is the player to watch for the Jets on Sunday:
Read Article >Jets favored over Dolphins
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY SportsThat’s quite surprising given how things have went this season and based on the expectations coming from the previous year. Rex Ryan is on the hot seat after multiple Jets implosions, while the Dolphins have been one of the most inconsistent teams in the league for many years. But both are approaching .500 and, for now, a spot in the playoffs.
New York, the home team, opened up as 3-point favorites for the matchup, according to OddsShark. The line narrowed on most books though, with some moving to even money on both teams. Still, the Jets were narrow favorites according to some oddsmakers, and could be had as 1.5-point favorites on some books, and 1-point favorites on others.
Read Article >Jets vs. Dolphins expert picks
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY SportsWhen you have two teams in turmoil, the best course of action is usually to go with the home team. Whether or not that’s the motivation for SB Nation’s six NFL experts is unclear, but five of the six are going with the hosting Jets. The lone dissenter is Jason Chilton, who is picking Miami.
Over at CBS Sports, there’s a similar spread among the experts. Six of the experts, including Pete Prisco, Jason La Canfora and Will Brinson, are picking the Jets to win, while two others are picking Miami to win it.
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