Today at 1:00 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, the New York Jets (5-6) and Miami Dolphins (5-6) will engage in an AFC East battle on CBS that figures to end the postseason dreams of the loser. Live stream the game by clicking this link; Jets fans can hear the game on 98.7 ESPN New York, while Dolphins fans can listen in on 560 WQAM.
Both teams have had their fair share of controversy this season; in Miami the trouble's been off the field in the form of a bullying controversy that has decimated the offensive line. For New York, the controversy regards the performance of rookie passer Geno Smith, and whether or not a change is in order.
Jets coach Rex Ryan has been defending the embattled rookie againt mounting criticism, spreading the blame for New York's offensive woes across the whole offense and the coaching staff. "The mistakes we made, they're not on one person," said coach Rex Ryan.
"Offensively, as it always does, it seems like we talk about Geno all the time and that stats are out there for the public awareness, I guess. Here are the facts: He was 9 for 22, but it doesn't paint the whole picture. It's certainly not on one guy."
Smith is leading the NFL in turnovers, and has thrown 20 interceptions already this year. Offense has been no picnic for Miami either, who has scored 23 points or fewer in eight straight games.
"It's hard to score 20, 17, 23, 19, 22 and consistently win games in the National Football League," coach Joe Philbin said. "That's hard to do, so we have to score more points."
Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson summed up the attitude both teams will be carrying into battle "At this point every game is a must-win," Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson told the team's official website. "These last five games, it's at the end now. We've definitely got to make sure we get these wins. We've got to make sure and prepare real well and execute our game plan and get the win against Miami. It's a division opponent so we have to make sure we get this win."
Dolphins Injury Report:
CB |
Groin |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
|
|
RB |
Ankle |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
S |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
CB |
Hamstring |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
|
S |
Abdomen |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
WR |
Back |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
LB |
Knee |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
C |
Knee |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
RB |
Wrist |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
WR |
Hamstring |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
DT |
Knee |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
T |
Illness |
Out (Definitely Will Not Play) |
Out |
Jets Injury Report:
RB |
Ankle |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
WR |
Finger |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
DE |
Wrist |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
S |
Illness |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Questionable |
|
G |
Calf |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
WR |
Foot |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Questionable |
|
DT |
Back |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
LB |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
CB |
Hip |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
C |
Wrist |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
WR |
Knee |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
TE |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
CB |
Wrist |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
WR |
Elbow |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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