Dolphins win wild showdown with Jets

Special teams plays a key role in the Dolphins win

Jordan Phillips leaps after intercepting Ryan Fitzpatrick

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ā€“ The Miami Dolphins won a wild game against the New York Jets on Sunday.

With the 27-23 win, the Dolphins won their third straight game and improved their record to 4-4.

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Kenyan Drake returned a kickoff 96-yards to give the Dolphins a 27-23 lead with 5:15 left in the fourth quarter.

With just under six minutes left, Ryan Fitzpatrick hit Jalin Marshall for an 18-yard touchdown to give New York a 23-20 lead.

The touchdown was set up by a muffed punt by Matt Darr.

On the previous possession, the Jets briefly took the lead on what looked like a Ryan Fitzpatrick to Robbie Anderson touchdown.

After an official review, Anderson was called down.

Fitzpatrick then threw an interception to Bobby McCain and the Dolphins held a 20-16 lead.

In the first quarter, the Jets opening drive got deep into Dolphins territory, but stalled.

New York settled for a field goal.

The Dolphins answered. Ā The Dolphins opening drive ended with a Jay AjayiĀ 20-yard touchdown.

The Dolphins had a 7-3 lead.

Jets running back Matt Forte responded with a 31-yard touchdown run for the Jets.

New York took a 10-7 lead.

In the second quarter, Ryan Tannehill hit Jones for a 1-yard touchdown pass to give Miami a 14-10 lead.

The Dolphins lead at the half 14-13.

In the third quarter, defensive lineman Jordan Phillips had Ā an interception and hurdled an offensive player on the return.

The Jets were able to stop the Dolphins.

Miami settled for an Andrew Franks field goal.

The Dolphins led 20-13.

The Dolphins play at San Diego next Sunday.


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David Lang is executive producer of the Local 10 sports department.

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