With quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick filling in for an injured Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami Dolphins (7-4) returned to their winning ways on Sunday, beating the winless New York Jets (0-11), 20-3, behind another dominant day by one of the NFL's best defenses.
No matter the quarterback, the Dolphins' playoff push will depend on its defense. All season, Miami's unit has been key to the team's sudden success and Sunday's win was another example that it will be the key in December and January as well.
The Dolphins defense got two interceptions making it 17 straight games with at least one takeaway, best in the NFL.