Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6
— After just one successful field goal of 50-plus yards all season, it was only fitting that the Miami Dolphins' playoff hopes came down to a 50-yard kick.
National Football League
FINAL
New York Jets
6
Miami Dolphins
11
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| MIA | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L 12-35 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | L 33-38 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | L 25-28 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New England Patriots | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 17-12 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Safety 0:00 6-11
Elijah Moore fumble out of bounds in end zone for a Safety
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Field Goal 0:18 6-9
Jason Sanders 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:59 6-6
Greg Zuerlein 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:18 3-6
Jason Sanders 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:35 3-3
Greg Zuerlein 32 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:17 0-3
Jason Sanders 37 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ
3 plays, -25 yards, 0:18 · Safety
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MIA 0:18
8 plays, 36 yards, 2:43 · Field Goal
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Safety 0:00 6-11
Elijah Moore fumble out of bounds in end zone for a Safety
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Field Goal 0:18 6-9
Jason Sanders 50 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 3:01
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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MIA 4:44
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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NYJ 6:31
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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MIA 9:05
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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NYJ 11:59
14 plays, 58 yards, 8:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:59 6-6
Greg Zuerlein 35 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 5:18
15 plays, 72 yards, 8:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:18 3-6
Jason Sanders 37 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 13:30
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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MIA
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:35 · End of Half
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NYJ 1:35
11 plays, 61 yards, 3:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:35 3-3
Greg Zuerlein 32 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 5:17
10 plays, 36 yards, 5:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:17 0-3
Jason Sanders 37 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 10:48
6 plays, 18 yards, 1:37 · Missed FG
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MIA 12:25
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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NYJ 14:11
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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MIA 1:21
8 plays, 45 yards, 5:45 · Punt
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NYJ 7:06
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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MIA 9:48
9 plays, 31 yards, 5:12 · Downs
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Team Stats
NYJ
MIA
11
1st Downs
17
9
Passing 1st downs
7
1
Rushing 1st downs
9
1
1st downs from penalties
1
7-16
3rd down efficiency
4-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
53
Total Plays
64
187
Total Yards
302
3.5
Yards per Play
4.7
9
Total Drives
9
149
Passing
140
18/33
Comp/Att
20/31
4.5
Yards per pass
4.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-12
38
Rushing
162
20
Rushing Attempts
32
1.9
Yards per rush
5.1
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
6-54
Penalties
5-47
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:35
Possession
35:25
Injuries
Miami Dolphins
- Will Kacmarek Questionable
- Jaylen Wright Out
- Reese Taylor Out
- Jalen Tolbert Out
- Chukwuebuka Godrick Out
New York Jets
- Tim Patrick Out
- Trevin Wallace Out
- Garrett Wilson Out
- Blake Freeland Out
- Kohl Levao Out
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