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Week 13 Game Recap: New York Jets 40, Miami Dolphins 13
What you need to know
| New York Jets |
The New York Jets traveled to southern Florida and set out for their third win of the season against the winless Dolphins. Behind a strong running attack, the Jets were able to do just that as they posted a dominant 27 point victory. Jets quarterback Kellen Clemens took on a supporting role, managing the game, and giving way to his running backs. He was able to complete well over 50 percent of his passes for 236 yards and a score.
The day was controlled however, by the New York rushing duo of Thomas Jones and Leon Washington as they combined for 143 total yards on the ground and three rushing touchdowns. Thomas Jones led the way with 75 yards on the ground however it was Leon Washington that found the end zone twice in the contest while also adding 68 rushing yards himself.
The Jets defense put up another solid effort after being embarrassed last week by Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys. They forced five turnovers and were able to pressure Dolphins quarterback John Beck most of the game, which resulted in three total sacks. The have been a solid unit since returning from their week 10 bye.
| Miami Dolphins |
The winless Dolphins came into this home game against one of their fiercest rivals, the New York Jets. They struggled again and gave the Jets control late as they gave up 40 total points and fell to a record of 0 and 12. Rookie quarterback Jon Beck in this, his third start, threw three interceptions and failed to find the end zone.
The Dolphins run game also struggled mightily as they were held to under 40 yards and no touchdowns. They abandoned the run in most of the second half as they had to take to the air, trying to play catch up.
The Dolphins defense was scorched yet again as they allowed 372 total yards and 40 points en route to their league leading twelfth loss. Their only bright spot came in the second quarter as they forced a fumble, which was returned by Michael Lehan for the only Dolphins touchdown of the game.
What you ought to know
| QB Kellen Clemens, Pass: 15 - 24 - 236 - 1 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 3 - 14 - 0 |
Kellen Clemens started the day completing four of his first five attempts en route to seven points on the Jets opening drive of the ball game. After some first half struggles Clemens put together a 15 for 24 afternoon totaling 236 yards and a touchdown. His lone TD pass of the day came on a swing pass to Brad Smith, which allowed him to show his speed en route to a 19 yard touchdown catch and run.
| RB Thomas Jones, Rush: 24 - 75 - 1, Rec: 1 - 25 - 0 (1 targets) |
Thomas Jones had a solid day as he accumulated 100 total yards and a touchdown in the big victory. He rushed 24 times and saw only one target come his way, which he converted into a 25 yard passing play. He was overshadowed however by Jets backup running back Leon Washington, who was the primary beneficiary of the Jets offensive explosion.
| RB Leon Washington, Rush: 10 - 68 - 2, Rec: 2 - 35 - 0 (3 targets) |
Washington had a great game as he gained 110 total yards and added two touchdowns. He was used interchangeably with Thomas Jones and gained just about as many yards as Jones in half the carries. Washington also saw three targets, grabbing two of them for 35 total yards. His first touchdown was a beautifully designed play where Washington took a direct snap in for the score.
| WR Laveranues Coles, Rec: 5 - 69 - 0 (7 targets) |
Coles was the most frequently targeted Jets on the day as he saw seven looks his way and was able to convert five of them for 69 yards. He was open frequently and seemed to have that burst after the catch back.
| WR Brad Smith, Rush: 3 - 6 - 0, Rec: 1 - 19 - 1 (3 targets) |
As with McCareins, Jets receiver Brad Smith made the most of his limited looks by catch one out of his three targets for a 19 yard touchdown. It was a fantastic catch and run as Smith showed his versatility and quickness.
| WR Justin McCareins, Rec: 1 - 51 - 0 (2 targets) |
McCareins saw only two looks but made them most of them by snagging a 51 yard pass from quarterback Kellen Clemens.
| TE Chris Baker, Rec: 2 - 10 - 0 (3 targets) |
Baker had a quiet day as he brought in two of his three targets for ten yards.
| PK Mike Nugent 4 - 4 FG, 4 - 4 XP, 16 points |
Nugent connected from 40 yards and added three more field goals en route to a game that saw him go a perfect four for four on his field goal tries.
| NYJ Rush Defense |
The Jets run defense was very solid and benefited from the offensive explosion late in the game as the Dolphins abandoned the run. They limited the Dolphins to fewer than 40 yards rushing and most importantly kept them out of the end zone. This unit has played better the second half of the season and has shut down opposing ground games since returning from their bye week.
| NYJ Pass Defense |
The Jets pass defense brought its "A" game again as they held quarterback John Beck to only 177 yards and forced him into throwing three interceptions in the game. It was the fourth game in a row that this oncoming did not allow a 100 yard receiver. The interior played as well as the secondary as they were able to tally three total sacks and two fumble recoveries coming off the hands of Dolphins signal caller, John Beck.
| QB John Beck, Pass: 23 - 39 - 177 - 0 TD / 3 INT, Rush: 3 - 3 - 0 |
Key to Miami's loss were the three interceptions thrown by Beck in the game. He completed 23 of his 39 passing attempts for only 177 yards. Beck spread the ball throughout the offense looking primarily to Lorenzo Booker, Marty Booker and Ted Ginn.
| RB Jesse Chatman, Rush: 11 - 26 - 0, Rec: 2 - 10 - 0 (4 targets) |
On the Dolphins opening drive of the game they asserted Jesse Chatman as the dominant workhorse. On a nine play field goal scoring drive, Chatman received seven of the first nine looks by both air and land. He then hit a wall as he finished with only 36 total yards and no scores. He averaged a mere 2.0 yards per carry and was only able to haul in two of his four looks for ten yards.
| RB Lorenzo Booker, Rush: 1 - 6 - 0, Rec: 6 - 63 - 0 (7 targets) |
Booker was the main pass catching threat out of the backfield as he saw seven total targets, grabbing six of them for 63 yards. He also added a six yard gain on his only rushing attempt.
| WR Marty Booker, Rec: 4 - 36 - 0 (8 targets) |
Marty Booker saw eight targets come his way as he snagged four of them for 36 yards.
| WR Ted Ginn, Rec: 3 - 19 - 0 (10 targets) |
Ginn again saw a team high total in targets as ten balls came his way. With ten total targets he was disappointing in his production by only bringing in three balls for 19 yards. He drew two Jets defenders most of the game, which proved to be a big factor in keeping him off track.
| WR Derek Hagan, Rec: 2 - 14 - 0 (3 targets) |
Hagan brought in two of his three targets for 14 yards.
| TE David Martin, Rec: 4 - 22 - 0 (5 targets) |
David Martin had a productive day as he caught four of his six targets for 22 yards.
| PK Jay Feely 2 - 2 FG, 1 - 1 XP, 7 points |
Feely was able to convert both of his field goal attempts including a 53 yard strike in the first quarter.
| MIA Rush Defense |
The Dolphins rush defense was victimized all day as they allowed a total of 163 yards on the ground, including three rushing scores. They had no answer for the tandem of Thomas Jones and Leon Washington as they were forced to stay on the field for more than half of the game.
| MIA Pass Defense |
The Dolphins pass defense also struggled allowing 236 yards though the air while only coming up with one interception. They also allowed Kellen Clemens to post his fourth passing touchdown on the year as he hit wide receiver Brad Smith on the score. This struggling Dolphins squad is losing the time of possession battle and it is visibly affecting this already depleted defensive unit.
