The 4-6 Miami Dolphins travel to face the 5-5 New York Jets this weekend. It's a game with playoff implications and one both teams need to win. However, it'll be the Dolphins who pick up the victory. Here are three reasons why the Dolphins will beat the Jets.
3. No Revis Island
Darrelle Revis is out this week, which likely caused a sigh of relief for QB Ryan Tannehill and WR Jarvis Landry. Revis likely would have been matched up against Landry often. Revis has a habit of shutting down opposing WRs, and Landry is Tannehill's best and most reliable target. Now that Revis is out, Landry could have a big game. That's a big boost for the Dolphins offense.
2. Jets' Run Defense
The Jets had one of the better run defenses earlier this season, but they've struggled over the last four weeks. The team has allowed at least 98 yards in each of those games, and the Dolphins could do the same. Of course, that assumes they give the ball to Lamar Miller. He's had success when getting a steady diet of carries, but the Dolphins have been starving him far too often this season. It's been the biggest issue with their offense. If Miller gets touches, he'll find success against the Jets defense. That will make things easier on the Dolphin defense and Tannehill.
1. Jets' Recent Struggles
The Jets have hit a rough patch in recent weeks. They've dropped four of their last five games, with the lone win coming over the Jaguars. Their confidence has taken a hit and their offense has struggled. That gives the Dolphins an opening to avoid the series sweep this season. The Jets will continue to struggle against a solid Dolphins team. The Jets will have issues moving the ball, while the Dolphins will find success in a big win.