{"id":1417659,"date":"2025-12-08T08:57:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&p=1417659"},"modified":"2025-12-08T08:57:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:57:20","slug":"game-recap-dolphins-34-10-jets-dec-7-2025-dolphins-run-riot-early","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/game-recap-dolphins-34-10-jets-dec-7-2025-dolphins-run-riot-early\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Dolphins 34-10 Jets (Dec 7, 2025) | Dolphins Run Riot Early"},"content":{"rendered":"
Analysis by Andy Francis, NFL Game Analyst<\/strong>\n? Specialising in post-game breakdowns and player performance analysis<\/div>\n\n

\u26a1 Quick Recap: Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets<\/h2>\n
\nFinal Score:<\/strong> Miami Dolphins 34 – New York Jets 10\nGame MVP:<\/strong> Jaylen Wright (RB, Dolphins) \u2013 29 carries, 179 yards, 2 TDs\nTurning Point:<\/strong> Achane’s 39-yard run to set up Miami’s opening touchdown (Q1, 13:42)\nKey Stat:<\/strong> Miami 278 rushing yards to New York’s 69\nWhat It Means:<\/strong> Dolphins keep AFC playoff hopes alive at 6-7; Jets fall to 3-10 and all but out of contention\nNext Up:<\/strong> Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers (Mon 15 Dec, 1:15am UK) | New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars (Sun 14 Dec, 6:00pm UK)\n<\/div>\n\n

What happened in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?<\/h2>\n

This was a clinic in offensive efficiency and physicality from the Miami Dolphins, who dominated up front and set the tone with a relentless ground game from the outset. Jaylen Wright exploded for 179 rushing yards and two touchdowns, running with both agility and power against an overmatched Jets defence. Miami scored touchdowns on each of their first three possessions, racing to a 21-7 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looking back. The Jets’ only spark came from Isaiah Williams’ stunning 78-yard punt return touchdown, but their offence was largely stifled all evening by Miami’s robust front seven.<\/p>\n

For Miami, the win boosts their record to 6-7, placing them on the fringes of the AFC wild card race as December bites. The Jets tumble to 3-10, with an anaemic attack unable to support a special teams unit that briefly provided hope. MetLife Stadium’s 68,625-strong crowd was treated to a classic AFC East battle in cold, swirling winds, but it was Miami’s offensive line and running backs who set the game’s narrative with control and explosiveness.<\/p>\n

Final records: Dolphins 6-7; Jets 3-10. The playoff picture narrows for New York, while Miami keep their mathematical shot alive into the closing weeks.<\/p>\n\n

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