Dolphins (3-1) at N.Y. Jets (2-2), Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
Latest line: Dolphins are favored by 3 factors; over/below is 42.
Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season file: 3-1): Dolphins 24, Jets 20
Teddy Bridgewater because the insurance coverage coverage at quarterback pays off with a win on the street in opposition to a Jets workforce with younger expertise that performs younger proper now. Check again subsequent yr to see the place the Jets are, however for now the Dolphins have the higher workforce.
Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Season file: 1-3): Dolphins 20, Jets 16
I’m normally cautious of a workforce occurring the street with its backup quarterback. And let’s face it, the Jets are a .500 workforce, a bit extra respectable than many figured. But Teddy Bridgewater is a veteran quarterback, and I’m giving this Dolphins early-season magic one other recreation.
David Furones, Dolphins Writer (Season file: 3-1): Dolphins 27, Jets 20
It’s a tumultuous week for Miami with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out as a consequence of his concussion. Meanwhile, the Jets aren’t any pushover like in previous years. They’ve began off 2-2 and could also be beginning to construct one thing in East Rutherford, N.J. Teddy Bridgewater is a more-than-serviceable, skilled backup. He was 7-7 with the Broncos final yr, and I like this Dolphins roster higher than that of Denver a season in the past. Bridgewater additionally went 5-0 when he crammed in for Drew Brees on the 2019 New Orleans Saints. Dolphins make it 5 in a row and 9 of their final 10 in opposition to their rival Jets.
Kathy Laughlin, Sports Editor (Season file: 3-1): Dolphins 24, Jets 17
Dolphins have had a number of further days to get Teddy Bridgewater extra reps (thanks for Thursday night time recreation), and the protection has a bit of extra time to relaxation and get accidents healed. The Jets see their alternative — dealing with a backup quarterback in their very own stadium — and can be decided to not waste a great probability to get one other win and climb to 3-2. The Dolphins ought to have sufficient to get it finished, although.
Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor (Season file: 1-3): Jets 20, Dolphins 17
The improved Jets rallied for his or her second large comeback on the street in three weeks in Sunday’s 24-20 win at Pittsburgh. In that recreation, Zach Wilson additionally grew to become the primary quarterback in Jets historical past to catch a landing when he caught a 2-yard move from former Miami Hurricanes standout receiver Braxton Berrios. The Dolphins have received eight of the final 9 conferences in opposition to the Jets, who can be up for the problem enjoying at house.
Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor (Season file: 2-2): Dolphins 17, Jets 16
The Dolphins’ miracle fourth quarter in Baltimore has painted over 4 important issues which have been displaying up. First, the run recreation has produced 277 yards within the first 4 video games, and it isn’t even environment friendly, with a paltry 3.5 yards a carry, which is similar as final yr. That is placing method an excessive amount of stress on the passing recreation and has led to the truth that, aside from the 28 factors within the ultimate quarter in opposition to the Ravens, Miami has had a brutal go of it, with solely 4.2 factors per quarter within the different 15 — and that quantity is aided by the protection turning the ball over on the Bills’ 6 to arrange seven of these factors. Next in line is the absence of a move rush on the street. In Baltimore and Cincinnati, the Dolphins have logged a mixed one sack and three quarterback hits. Not a misprint. And, lastly, the Dolphins are in stretch the place every of the previous three video games have seen at the least one particular groups catastrophe (103-yards kickoff return in Baltimore, the punt debacle for a threatening security vs. Buffalo and a blocked discipline purpose try and a missed further level in Cincinnati. If the Dolphins clear up three of these 4 issues, they win in New York. Hopefully recollections of sacking Zach Wilson six instances the one time they’ve confronted him helps to this finish.
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