Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 6
The defense won this game for the Dolphins yesterday as they were all over Mark Sanchez, forcing him into making a lot of mistakes. LBs Karlos Dansby (9 tackles, 1 sack and 1 pass defensed), Channing Crowder (8 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss) and Cameron Wake (5 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss and 1 QB hit) led the way for the Dolphins on D in this game. Rookie CB Nolan Carroll had a interception yesterday and he also returned 3 kickoffs for 77 yards. The Jets finished up with 87 yards rushing on 31 carries (2.8 ypc) and they also completed 17 of 44 passes for 193 yards in this game.
The Dolphins’ offense was pretty awful in this game. Chad Henne was especially awful as he completed 5 of 18 passes for 55 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs. He also carried the ball 4 times for 7 yards (1.8 ypc) and he lost 2 fumbles. Ronnie Brown led the way on the ground for the Fins in this game with 55 yards rushing on 16 carries (3.4 ypc) and he also lost a fumble. Ricky Williams pitched in with 10 carries for 34 yards (3.4 ypc). TE Anthony Fasano (2 rec, 33 yards) and WR Brandon Marshall (2 rec, 16 yards, TD) led the way for the Fins in the passing game. The Dolphins finished up with 101 yards rushing on 32 carries (3.2 ypc) and they also completed 5 of 19 passes for 30 yards. The Dolphins are now 7-6 on the season and they are back in the the wildcard hunt in the AFC.
