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Jets and Dolphins Set to Clash in AFC East Showdown
The New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins are set to square off in an AFC East division matchup this Sunday afternoon. Both teams are looking to gain an edge in the tight race, with the Jets holding a 3-5 record and the Dolphins at 4-4.
The Jets' quarterback, Sam Darnold, will be facing a team for the second time in his career. In their first meeting, Darnold threw for a career-best 334 yards but also had two interceptions, resulting in a 20-12 loss at home. This time around, Darnold will need to find his rhythm against the Dolphins' defense, which has shown a relatively soft run defense compared to other NFL teams.
On the other side, the Dolphins will be led by Tua Tagovailoa, their quarterback for Sunday's game. The Jets' secondary, which has performed well against more accomplished passers this season, will aim to keep Tagovailoa in check.
The Jets' running back, Isaiah Crowell, has had an inconsistent season, but he'll need to be more effective for the Jets to have a better chance of winning. Crowell has averaged more than 3.1 yards per carry only in two games, and the Dolphins held him to 35 yards in their previous encounter.
Meanwhile, Brock Osweiler, a journeyman quarterback, will start for the Dolphins in place of the injured Ryan Tannehill. Osweiler has shown moderate performance in his three starts since Tannehill's injury, similar to the one that led the Houston Texans to give up on him during a big-money contract in 2016.
The outcome of this game could be influenced by each team's ability to adapt and make adjustments based on their previous encounter. For the Jets, this could mean Darnold adjusting to seeing the same secondary a second time, while the Dolphins may need to find ways to pressure Darnold and limit his passing options.
Trumaine Johnson, the Jets' cornerback, returned to practice on Thursday, potentially making the Jets' secondary fully operational. This could provide a boost for the Jets' defense, which will be crucial in limiting the Dolphins' offensive output.
Predictions for the game vary, with Scott predicting a close contest: Jets 24, Dolphins 21. Regardless of the final score, this division matchup promises to be an exciting and closely fought battle.
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