Dolphins avoid 0-17 crisis, pick up first win of season against struggling Jets on the road

The Miami Dolphins achieved their first win of the 2026 NFL season, defeating the New York Jets 28-25 on the road. Quarterback Malik Willis was instrumental, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another. Despite a late surge from the Jets, the Dolphins secured the victory with a crucial fourth-down conversion.

• The Miami Dolphins avoided an 0-6 start to the season by defeating the New York Jets 28-25.
• Quarterback Malik Willis led the Dolphins with two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
• Rookie Caleb Douglas and Ollie Gordon scored touchdowns for the Dolphins.
• Geno Smith threw for three touchdowns for the Jets, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
• The Dolphins’ win marks their first of the season and prevents them from matching a winless streak record.
• The Jets fall to 2-5 on the season after the loss.