EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore torched the Jets for four touchdowns in his first start in five years, leading the way for a 34-13 win.
Moore's wife gave birth to their third child on Monday, but "daddy" stayed focused all week in practice and delivered a much needed win for the 'Fins, who stayed in the thick of the playoff hunt.
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Moore caught fire in the decisive third quarter as he took over for the injured Ryan Tannehill who sprained his knee last weekend.
Moore threw two touchdowns in that third quarter -- the first a one-yard strike to Dion Sims and the second score went to Jarvis Landry on a 66-yard touchdown.
Miami opened the scoring in the third quarter when Walt Aiken blocked a punt and returned it for a Dolphins touchdown and a 20-10 lead.
Nick Folk kicked a 48-yard field goal for the Jets, who trailed 13-10 at the half.
Miami jumped ahead just before the two minute warning in the second quarter when Moore unleashed a deep ball to Kenny Stills, who hauled it in for a 13-7 lead.
The 'Fins got on the board in the second quarter thanks to Moore stretching out a play and finding Dion Sims for a 1-yard touchdown pass. However, the PAT was no good and Miami trailed 7-6.
Dolphins defensive back Byron Maxwell left the game late in the first quarter and was questionable to return with an ankle injury.
Gang Green was knocking on the door for a second score on their second drive, but Cameron Wake sacked Petty, forced a fumble and Ndamukong Suh recovered.
The Jets took an early 7-0 lead on their opening drive of the game when quarterback Bryce Petty and Robby Anderson collaborated on a 40-yard touchdown pass.