Malik Willis throws 2 tds as Dolphins beat Jets 28–25
The Miami Dolphins (1–5) beat the New York Jets (2–5) 28–25.
Rundown · Listed by game date. First published Oct 25, 2026.
The Miami Dolphins (1–5) beat the New York Jets (2–5) 28–25.
Miami quarterback Malik Willis led the Dolphins with a strong performance, completing 14 of 21 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns without throwing an interception.
Running back Ollie Gordon II was a key factor in Miami's ground game, rushing 25 times for 103 yards and adding a rushing touchdown. On the receiving end, Caleb Douglas made a significant impact with two touchdown receptions among his two catches for 70 yards. Greg Dulcich also contributed with five receptions for 86 yards.
For the Jets, Geno Smith threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns on 23 completions from 30 attempts, though he did throw one interception. Despite his efforts, the Jets fell short in a close contest. Braelon Allen led the Jets' rushing attack with 104 yards on 17 carries and added six receptions for 30 yards. Wide receivers Mason Taylor and Omar Cooper Jr. were productive, with Taylor catching five passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns, and Cooper Jr. hauling in five receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown.
Top performers
Geno Smith (New York Jets): 23 CMP, 30 ATT, 287 passing YDS, 3 passing TD, 1 INT thrown, 2 CAR, 0 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD.
Malik Willis (Miami Dolphins): 14 CMP, 21 ATT, 208 passing YDS, 2 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 8 CAR, 37 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD.
What's next
New York Jets host Las Vegas Raiders — November 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.
Miami Dolphins host New England Patriots — November 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM EST.
Box score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 25 |
| Player | Team | Game statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | Miami Dolphins | 14 CMP, 21 ATT, 208 passing YDS, 2 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 8 CAR, 37 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD |
| Ollie Gordon II | Miami Dolphins | 25 CAR, 103 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD, 1 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Malik Washington | Miami Dolphins | 2 CAR, 8 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 3 REC, 27 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Jaylen Wright | Miami Dolphins | 6 CAR, 8 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 0 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Dane Belton | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 9 tackles, 6 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jaden Keller | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Demario Davis | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 2 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Harrison Phillips | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Greg Dulcich | Miami Dolphins | 5 REC, 86 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Brandon Stephens | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 2 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kingsley Enagbare | New York Jets | 0.5 sacks, 6 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Jamien Sherwood | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 8 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 2 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| D'Angelo Ponds | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Caleb Douglas | Miami Dolphins | 2 REC, 70 receiving YDS, 2 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| T'Vondre Sweat | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jason Marshall Jr. | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Geno Smith | New York Jets | 23 CMP, 30 ATT, 287 passing YDS, 3 passing TD, 1 INT thrown, 2 CAR, 0 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | New York Jets | 5 REC, 115 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Jordyn Brooks | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 9 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Braelon Allen | New York Jets | 17 CAR, 104 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 6 REC, 30 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 7 TGT |
| Mason Taylor | New York Jets | 5 REC, 62 receiving YDS, 2 receiving TD, 6 TGT |
| Jelani Woods | New York Jets | 1 REC, -1 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Malachi Moore | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jowon Briggs | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Azareye'h Thomas | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 7 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | Miami Dolphins | 0 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 10 tackles, 6 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| David Bailey | New York Jets | 0.5 sacks, 4 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Zach Sieler | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Zayne Anderson | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Julius Wood | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Josh Uche | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Chris Johnson | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Kenyon Sadiq | New York Jets | 1 REC, 6 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Dante Trader Jr. | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 7 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jacob Rodriguez | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Isaiah Davis | New York Jets | 1 CAR, 5 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 3 REC, 49 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Michael Taaffe | Miami Dolphins | 1 INT caught, 0 INT return YDS, 0 INT return TD, 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jeremy Ruckert | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Qwan'tez Stiggers | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Chop Robinson | Miami Dolphins | 1 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 2 QB hits |
| Zeek Biggers | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Chris Bell | Miami Dolphins | 3 REC, 25 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 4 TGT |
| Jackson Woodard | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Malik Herring | Miami Dolphins | 1 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 2 QB hits |
| Garrett Wilson | New York Jets | 2 REC, 26 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| JuJu Brents | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Nate Lynn | New York Jets | 1 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Andre Cisco | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Andrew Beck | New York Jets | 1 CAR, -1 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Rodney McGraw | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Trevin Wallace | New York Jets | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Seydou Traore | Miami Dolphins | 0 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Jordan Phillips | Miami Dolphins | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Adonai Mitchell | New York Jets | 0 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
- Game scores and player statistics supplied by BALLDONTLIE.
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