Quick answer: The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday, 25 October at MetLife Stadium. Malik Willis accounted for three touchdowns, including a 63-yard TD pass to C. Douglas with 4:55 left that proved decisive after the Jets scored 18 second-half points. Geno Smith threw for 287 yards and 3 TDs for New York.
Dolphins vs Jets: score by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 25 |
Scoring summary
- MIA: Malik Willis 7-yard TD pass to C. Douglas
- NYJ: Geno Smith 13-yard TD pass to M. Taylor
- MIA: O. Gordon 1-yard TD run
- MIA: Malik Willis 2-yard TD scramble just before half-time
- NYJ: Geno Smith 3-yard TD pass to O. Cooper
- NYJ: J. Sanders 33-yard field goal
- MIA: Malik Willis 63-yard TD pass to C. Douglas (4:55, Q4)
- NYJ: Geno Smith 12-yard TD pass to M. Taylor + two-point conversion to Taylor (3:30, Q4)
How it unfolded
Miami looked in control at 21-7 at half-time after Willis scrambled in from two yards out right before the break. The Jets then shut the Dolphins out in the third quarter and pulled within a field goal at 21-17 early in the fourth.
That’s when Willis found Douglas behind the defence for 63 yards — the longest play of the day — to push the lead back to 11. New York answered within 85 seconds of game clock, Smith hitting Taylor for his second touchdown and again for the two-point conversion, but Miami’s ground game and a 34:36 time-of-possession edge let it see out the final three and a half minutes.
Quarterback comparison
| QB | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis (MIA) | 14/21 | 208 | 2 (+1 rush) | 0 |
| Geno Smith (NYJ) | 23/30 | 287 | 3 | 1 |
Smith was the more productive passer, but his interception and a missed Jets field goal left points on the board in a game decided by three.
Key team stats
- Miami rushing: 156 yards
- Time of possession: Miami 34:36
- Jets kicking: one missed field goal
Why “Aaron Glenn” is trending too
Searches for Jets head coach Aaron Glenn spiked alongside the game as fans debated another one-score loss, the third-quarter adjustments that nearly worked, and the decision-making around the missed kick.
What’s next
- Jets: host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, 1 November.
- Dolphins: host the New England Patriots on Sunday, 1 November.
FAQ
Who won Dolphins vs Jets?
Miami won 28-25 at MetLife Stadium on 25 October 2026.
How did Malik Willis play?
14 of 21 for 208 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions, plus a 2-yard rushing TD.
What was the game-winning play?
Willis’ 63-yard touchdown to C. Douglas with 4:55 left, which gave Miami a 28-17 lead before the Jets’ final score.
Who do the Jets play next?
The Las Vegas Raiders at home on 1 November.
Related: Bucs vs Panthers recap · Seahawks vs Chiefs SNF recap
Sources: NFL play-by-play and team stats (Sportradar); Google Trends US.
