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Week 12 of the NFL season continued with the inaugural Black Friday game, as the Miami Dolphins took down the New York Jets, 34-13, at MetLife Stadium in a matchup between AFC East rivals.
The Dolphins improved to 8-3 on the season with the win, as they continue to stand atop the division. On the other hand, the Jets (4-7) still find themselves near the division’s basement while in the midst of a now four-game losing streak.
New York started former third-string QB Tim Boyle over Zach Wilson in an attempt to salvage its season while Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) rushes toward a return to the field, but Boyle ultimately struggled against Miami’s aggressive defense that registered seven sacks on the day.
Meanwhile, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa continued to strengthen his MVP campaign and became the only signal-caller in franchise history to register 3,000 passing yards in the first 11 games of a season other than Dan Marino.
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Miami Dolphins 34, New York Jets 13
Denied!
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner prevented Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill from hauling in a pass from Tua Tagovailoa in the end zone on a crucial fourth-down attempt.
Miami settled for a field goal on the next drive, grabbing an early 3-0 lead. During that drive, Tagovailoa made history by becoming the only Dolphins QB to register 3,000 passing yards in the first 11 games of a season other than Dan Marino.
Chef’s kiss
Dolphins wideout Jaylen Waddle hauled in a clutch pass from Tagovailoa, picking up an all-important 20 yards on third down and putting Miami in the red zone.
Boom!
Hill finished off the 60-yard drive with a score, reeling in a short pass from Tagovailoa and avoiding a tackle attempt by Jets safety Jordan Whitehead before zipping into the end zone for a 7-yard TD midway through the second quarter to extend the Dolphins’ lead, 10-0.
With that score, Hill now has a touchdown in nine of the first 11 games this season. What’s more, Hill’s TD catch was his…
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