East Rutherford, NJ — November 24, 2023 — Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich in the second half as the Miami Dolphins defeated the NY Jets 34-13 at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ to play in the first “Black Friday” NFL game.
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FLORHAM PARK — It’s not always easy preparing for a divisional foe you just faced off against three weeks ago. That’s the reality the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins are in on Sunday in South Florida.
When the two teams meet at Hard Rock Stadium, it’s not just the battle on the field that will be heavily discussed, but the battle of the minds between either team’s strengths.
Miami’s calling card through the last couple of seasons has been a lethal offense filled with dynamic receivers and physical running backs. Led by offensive “genius” Mike McDaniel, the Fish believe they have a team more than capable of reaching the Super Bowl.
“He (McDaniel) really does an excellent job at figuring out your rules and then ‘how can I attack those rules, how can I compromise your rules, how can I put your guys in conflict the entire game?” Jets defensive coordinator said of the Dolphins play-caller.
Expectations might not be the same for the Jets this season following the injuries to their offensive line, and Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but Ulbrich’s defensive unit is still among the best in football. They’ve made top quarterbacks like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Jalen Hurts all struggle in marquee matchups.
One of the few times they haven’t succeeded this season, though, was against these same Dolphins.
Just three weeks ago, New York dropped a tough 34-13 decision to the Fish on their home field. The Dolphins ran rampant on the Jets to the tune of 167 yards rushing and an elite 11-16 on third down.
“We handled what they were trying to do really well,” Jets captain C.J. Mosley stated. “If I…
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