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Miami Dolphins Lose Fourth Straight, Fall to 4-4
Team Struggles on Offense, Defense
The Miami Dolphins lost their fourth straight game on Sunday, falling to the New York Jets 24-17. The Dolphins are now 4-4 on the season and have lost four straight games since starting the season 3-0.
The Dolphins struggled on both offense and defense on Sunday. The offense was unable to get anything going, finishing with just 229 yards of total offense. The defense allowed the Jets to score 24 points, including two touchdowns in the second half.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was 16-of-27 passing for 145 yards and one touchdown. He also threw one interception. Running back Raheem Mostert led the Dolphins in rushing with 71 yards on 12 carries.
Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was 20-of-35 passing for 210 yards and one touchdown. He also ran for a touchdown. Running back Breece Hall led the Jets in rushing with 97 yards on 17 carries.
The Dolphins will look to rebound next week when they travel to Chicago to face the Bears. The Bears are 3-5 on the season.
Dolphins Offense Struggles
The Dolphins offense struggled to get anything going on Sunday. The team finished with just 229 yards of total offense, including 145 passing yards and 84 rushing yards.
The Dolphins were unable to sustain drives on Sunday. The team converted just 4-of-13 third downs and 0-of-2 fourth downs. The Dolphins also had three turnovers, including two interceptions and one fumble.
The Dolphins offensive line struggled to protect Tagovailoa on Sunday. The Jets sacked Tagovailoa three times and hit him seven times.
The Dolphins were also without several key players on offense on Sunday. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill missed the game with a foot injury. Running back Chase Edmonds missed the game with a toe injury. Tight end Durham Smythe missed the game with a hamstring injury.
Dolphins Defense Struggles
The Dolphins defense struggled to stop the Jets offense on Sunday. The Jets finished with 370 yards of total offense, including 210 passing yards and 160 rushing yards.
The Jets were able to score 24 points on Sunday, including two touchdowns in the second half. The Dolphins defense allowed the Jets to convert 7-of-14 third downs and 2-of-2 fourth downs.
The Dolphins defense was without several key players on Sunday. Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah missed the game with a back injury. Defensive tackle Raekwon Davis missed the game with a knee injury. Cornerback Byron Jones missed the game with an ankle injury.
Conclusion
The Miami Dolphins lost their fourth straight game on Sunday, falling to the New York Jets 24-17. The Dolphins are now 4-4 on the season and have lost four straight games since starting the season 3-0.
The Dolphins struggled on both offense and defense on Sunday. The offense was unable to get anything going, finishing with just 229 yards of total offense. The defense allowed the Jets to score 24 points, including two touchdowns in the second half.
The Dolphins will look to rebound next week when they travel to Chicago to face the Bears. The Bears are 3-5 on the season.
