The Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday, securing their first win of the season by protecting an early lead against a second-half comeback at MetLife Stadium. Miami built a 14-point halftime advantage, then did enough after the break to leave East Rutherford with a valuable AFC East road victory.
The Week 7 result moved the Dolphins to 1-5, while the Jets slipped to 2-5. For Miami, the afternoon offered a breakthrough after a winless start. For New York, strong individual offensive performances could not quite overcome the deficit established before halftime.
Miami’s Fast Start Makes the Difference
The Dolphins outscored the Jets 14-7 in the opening quarter and added another seven points in the second while holding New York scoreless. That sent Miami into halftime ahead 21-7 and put the home team in a position where its offense needed both production and help from the defense.
New York delivered both in the third quarter, scoring seven unanswered points to cut the margin to 21-14. Miami’s scoreless quarter changed the feel of the contest: what had been a comfortable halftime advantage became a one-score game entering the fourth.
The final period brought 11 points for the Jets and seven for the Dolphins. Miami’s fourth-quarter scoring proved essential, providing the difference between a narrow victory and a successful New York comeback. The Jets won the second-half scoring battle 18-7, but the Dolphins’ first-half cushion held up. The game ended in regulation, with no overtime required.
Key Performers: Jets Leaders Produce in Defeat
Geno Smith: 23/30, 287 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT. Smith completed 76.7% of his passes and supplied three passing touchdowns. His interception was the turnover blemish on an otherwise productive passing line; the supplied statistics do not establish when it occurred or whether Miami scored afterward.
Braelon Allen: 17 CAR, 104 YDS. Allen averaged approximately 6.1 yards per carry, giving New York substantial production on the ground alongside Smith’s passing output. His triple-digit rushing total helped make this more than a pass-only offensive effort.
Omar Cooper Jr.: 5 REC, 115 YDS, 1 TD. Cooper averaged 23 yards per reception and accounted for just over 40% of Smith’s passing yardage. His combination of volume and big gains made him New York’s receiving standout.
NerdSports Stat: New York erased 11 points of its 14-point halftime deficit, but Miami’s seven fourth-quarter points preserved a three-point victory.
A Divisional Result With Room to Build
The available game data does not identify Miami’s passing leader or detail individual scoring drives, red-zone stops, fourth-down attempts, or special teams plays. What the quarter-by-quarter totals establish is clear: Miami’s early separation mattered more than New York’s late scoring advantage.
The Dolphins now have a result to build on in the AFC East race, with New England visiting November 1 at 1:25 PM PST. The Jets will look to turn offensive production into a win when they host Las Vegas that day at 10:00 AM PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
Miami Dolphins defeated New York Jets 28-25 on October 25, 2026.
Miami’s passing leader was not identified in the supplied game statistics.
No. Miami won 28-25 in regulation.
Miami Dolphins is now 1-5; New York Jets is 2-5.
Miami hosts the New England Patriots on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1:25 PM PST.
