3 keys to a Jets victory over the Miami Dolphins in Sunday’s season finale

Skylar Thompson will get the beginning for the Dolphins on Sunday with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and Teddy Bridgewater (dislocated pinky) each out. Gang Inexperienced confronted Thompson in Week 5 and sacked him twice and pressured him into errant throws through the 40-17 win. Whereas Thompson was thrust into motion after Bridgewater left the sport in October, the Dolphins will definitely have him higher ready for what the Jets will do defensively. It is going to be as much as Quinnen Williams and the remainder of the D- line to get stress on Thompson constantly. Additionally, anticipate the Dolphins to place an emphasis on operating the ball with Thompson beneath heart.

The Jets passing recreation has been lackluster over the last month, irrespective of who has been beneath heart. Now Joe Flacco is again beneath heart. He’ll face a Dolphins secondary that’s twenty seventh in passing yards allowed (240.2). Gang Inexperienced has gone eight quarters with out scoring a TD. This recreation is the place offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur must show all of the methods in his bag. The offense, particularly not too long ago, has been predictable with their operating performs to “Bam” Knight and passing formations. Sure, White has been compromised due to his rib damage, however there must be some creativity to assist the offense attain the top zone.

The Jets have had a revolving carousel on their offensive line. It additionally doesn’t assist that the obtainable gamers haven’t carried out as much as expectations. Gang Inexperienced shall be with out three offensive line starters in opposition to the Dolphins (George Fant, Duane Brown and Nate Herbig). Additionally, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (knee) is questionable and shall be a game-time choice. If the Jets are going to get their operating recreation again on monitor and maintain Flacco upright, the O-line must play a big position.