Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) forces New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) to fumble the ball while being sacked during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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It didn’t take long Sunday afternoon in South Florida for the New York Jets to make people forget about their impressive win last week.
Gang Green gained just a mere 103 yards of offense, lost Zach Wilson to a concussion, and was blown out against the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins to a 30-0 final.
“Credit to them,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh explained. “They obviously won the battle up front right from the get-go. It made it harder for us to get going both in the run and passing game. Anytime you get beat up front, yeah it’s not a good feeling.”
All the excitement and momentum built from last week’s win against Houston quickly disappeared within the first drive for Wilson and the offense. Facing a barrage of pressure, New York’s quarterback fumbled while trying to make a play and set the Dolphins up with a first-and-goal situation at Gang Green’s one-yard line.
Raheem Moster would score the game’s first touchdown, but it wouldn’t be the last for Miami at home on Sunday.
A 60-yard bomb from Tua Tagovailoa to Jaylen Waddle would extend the Dolphins lead to 17-0 midway through the second quarter.
As bad as things got for the defense at times on Sunday, it was all minimal compared to the offensive performance the Jets put up. At one point in the first half, Wilson was pressured on 80% of his dropbacks and was hit seven of the 11 passes he made.
He ended up leaving the game late in the second quarter for hydration and did not return due to conflicting reports surrounding whether he had a concussion or not. It wasn’t until the final minutes of the contest when the Jets finally listed Wilson out with a concussion. In total, he was…
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