The Miami Dolphins avoided a winless 2026 season, defeating the New York Jets 28-25 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
According to Fox News’ Outkick, quarterback Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another to help Miami secure its first victory of the season.
The Dolphins scored on their first two drives. Willis connected with rookie Caleb Douglas on a seven-yard touchdown, and running back Ollie Gordon finished a 14-play drive with a rushing touchdown. Willis also scrambled in from two yards with seconds remaining in the first half to put Miami up 21-7 at the break, the report said.
New York rallied in the fourth quarter. Geno Smith completed 23 of 30 passes for 287 yards with three touchdowns and an interception, per Fox News. Smith hit Omar Cooper Jr. for a 52-yard gain earlier in the game, and tight end Mason Taylor caught a 12-yard touchdown and the ensuing two-point conversion to cut the deficit to 28-25 with 3:24 remaining.
Willis converted a fourth-and-1 on the ensuing drive to secure the victory. The report notes Miami avoided its first 0-6 start since 2019; the Jets fell to 2-5, and Fox News said coach Aaron Glenn and the team face additional questions after the loss.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
