Dolphins get past Jets 28-25 as Malik Willis throws for 208 yards and 2 TDs

Automated recap from game data · November 9, 2026 at 4:55 AM ET · MetLife Stadium

The Miami Dolphins got past the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford before a crowd of 72,456. The Dolphins moved to 1-5, while the Jets fell to 2-5.

The Dolphins built a 21-7 halftime lead, then held on as the Jets won the second half 18-7. The Dolphins never trailed.

The Dolphins were out-gained 377-360 but won the turnover battle 1-0. The Dolphins converted 5 of 12 third downs and held the ball for 34:36.

Malik Willis of the Dolphins earned Game MVP. Willis completed 14 of 21 passes for 208 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions, and added 37 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.

For the Jets, Geno Smith completed 23 of 30 passes for 287 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception.

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	T
MIA	14	7	0	7	28
NYJ	7	0	7	11	25

How the game turned

Dolphins win probability

Biggest swing: Dolphins went from 77% to 97% on one play in the fourth quarter.

Q4 4:44M.Willis pass short left to C.Douglas for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.PENALTY on NYJ-B.Stephens, Roughing the Passer, 8 yards, enforced between downs. Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Addington, Holder-B.Pinion.

Scoring plays

Time	Team	Play	MIA-NYJ
Q1 10:53	MIA	Caleb Douglas 7 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Zane Gonzalez Kick)	7-0
Q1 8:37	NYJ	Mason Taylor 13 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders Kick)	7-7
Q1 1:02	MIA	Ollie Gordon II 1 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)	14-7
Q2 0:06	MIA	Malik Willis 2 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)	21-7
Q3 5:50	NYJ	Omar Cooper Jr. 3 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders Kick)	21-14
Q4 8:57	NYJ	Jason Sanders 33 Yd Field Goal	21-17
Q4 4:44	MIA	Caleb Douglas 63 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Zane Gonzalez Kick)	28-17
Q4 3:24	NYJ	Mason Taylor 12 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Geno Smith Pass to Mason Taylor for Two-Point Conversion)	28-25

Team stats

MIA		NYJ
360	Total yards	377
204	Passing yards	269
156	Rushing yards	108
24	First downs	19
5-12	Third down	7-13
3-3	Fourth down	2-2
3-3	Red zone	3-4
0	Turnovers	1
2-4	Sacks allowed	2-18
5-26	Penalties	6-36
34:36	Time of possession	25:24