The Miami Dolphins ended their disappointing season with a lackluster effort in a 32-20 road loss against the New York Jets. Without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who watched from the sideline for the sixth time this season, the Dolphins were unable to overcome mistakes and turnovers.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley was tasked with leading the offense, but his performance fell short of expectations. Despite a strong game against the Cleveland Browns in the previous week, Huntley struggled again, throwing two interceptions and fumbling once. The Jets’ victory was also fueled by four touchdown passes from Aaron Rodgers, who stole the show.
The Dolphins’ struggles were evident on both sides of the ball. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill failed to reach 1,000 yards for the season, collecting only two receptions for 20 yards in his final game. Hill’s decision to sit out parts of the fourth quarter due to a blown-out Broncos-Chiefs game was seen as a potential sign that he may leave the team in the offseason.
Running back De’Von Achane showed glimpses of brilliance, rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown on just 11 attempts. His performance highlighted one area where the Dolphins excelled: their running game. However, this season’s struggles in cold weather continued to plague the team.
Defensive linemen Calais Campbell stood out as one of the bright spots, recording a sack that triggered a $300,000 bonus and cementing his impressive first year with the team. The Dolphins’ defense will likely look to retain Campbell for next season, given his leadership and skillset.
The loss marks the end of a disappointing season for the Dolphins, who ultimately succumbed to their own mistakes and poor performance in cold weather conditions.
Source: https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/lists/dolphins-jets-week-18-studs-duds-tyreek-hill-devon-achane