
It's unclear if Thompson intended to hit Gesicki or was looking deeper at wide receiver Tyreek Hill running a deep route. Skylar Thompson hit tight end Mike Gesicki on a wobbling deep ball for a 32-yard gain, Thompson's biggest pass play of the afternoon. | Dolphins stall in Jets territory on fourth-quarter drive Skylar Thompson and the Dolphins offense will take over with at the Miami 10-yard line with 6:31 remaining fourth quarter. The ball was ruled to have moved while Wilson was securing the catch. Mike McDaniel's streak of lost challenges is over after the Dolphins head coach correctly reviews a potential Garrett Wilson third-down reception. Running back Raheem Mostert has been downgraded to OUT for the remainder of Sunday's game. The Dolphins and Jets are tied 6-6 with 4:44 remaining in the fourth quarter. Thomas Morestead's punt to Braxton Berrios is returned to the New York 28-yard line.

The Dolphins managed a first down but nothing more as Skylar Thompson was under heavy duress from the Jets defense on the drive. The Dolphins get a quick three-and-out aided by an intentional grounding penalty by Jets quarterback Joe Flacco.Īfter a 42-yard New York punt, Miami takes over at the Dolphins 32-yard line with 3:01 left in the fourth quarter. Sanders' kick was good from 50 yards to give the Dolphins a 9-6 lead with 18 seconds remaining. was stuffed on a third-down run and lost three yards, setting up kicker Jason Sanders for a potential go-ahead 50-yard field goal with 23 seconds remaining. New York used its final timeout after the Ahmed rush. Salvon Ahmed then rushed the Dolphins deeper into New York territory, bringing up a third-and-2 from the Jets' 32-yard line. The Dolphins' final drive was boosted by a 15-yard horse collar penalty at the end of a Jaylen Waddle reception. | Jason Sanders 50-yard field goal gives Dolphins lead Buffalo led New England 35-23 late in the fourth quarter at the final whistle in Miami Gardens. The Dolphins will qualify for the NFL playoffs if the Buffalo Bills defeat the New England Patriots. The Jets lost a fumble in their end zone while lateraling on the final play of the game for a Dolphins safety. The Miami Dolphins have defeated the New York Jets 11-6 in the final game of the regular season. | Dolphins defeat Jets in must-win finale Miami Dolphins predictions: Who are NFL experts picking to win game vs. Injury bug: Slew of key injuries may be final dagger for reeling Miami Dolphins' playoff chances Looking up: Skylar Thompson gives Dolphins great chance to winīeached Dolphins: Tyreek Hill, after Dolphins' fifth straight loss: ‘We're just in a mud puddle' If the Dolphins and Bills win, Miami will make the playoffs with a winning record in head coach Mike McDaniel's first season.ĥ takeaways from Dolphins win: Playoff-bound Miami Dolphins' 11-6 defeat of the New York Jets Miami's playoff hopes also hinge on the Buffalo Bills (12-3) defeating the New England Patriots (8-8) in another 1 p.m. Veteran Joe Flacco will start as quarterback for the Jets on Sunday. New York has experienced its own quarterback turmoil after the benching top draft pick Zach Wilson and an injury to backup Mike White. The New York Jets (7-9) have been eliminated from playoff contention after suffering their own five-game losing streak late in the season. The Dolphins signed veteran Mike Glennon this week as well.


Rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson has been thrust into the starting role for the all-important regular-season finale after injuries to starter Tua Tagovailoa and backup Teddy Bridgewater in recent weeks. Once considered a top playoff contender, Miami (8-8) has tumbled to the brink of elimination with five straight losses in December and January. The Dolphins host the New York Jets on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in the final week of the NFL regular season. It's win (and get a little help) or go home for the Miami Dolphins. Watch Video: VIDEO: Schad & Habib on Skylar, Boyer and the playoffs
