Dolphins end winless streak with 28-25 road win over Jets

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 25 Oct, 22:31 · Archive

The Miami Dolphins won their first game of the 2025 NFL season, defeating the New York Jets 28-25 at MetLife Stadium.

The Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, securing their first win of the 2025 season under coach Jeff Hafley. Quarterback Malik Willis led the charge, passing for two touchdowns and rushing for a third. Receiver Caleb Douglas caught a seven-yard touchdown pass on the Dolphins' opening drive, followed by a touchdown run from running back Ollie Gordon to give Miami a 14-7 lead.

The Dolphins' win was notable for ending a historic drought: they had been the only team in the Super Bowl era to fail to hold a lead through their first five losses. Willis completed 208 passing yards and 37 rushing yards in the victory.

For the Jets, the loss dropped them to 2-5. Quarterback Geno Smith had a strong opening drive and tight end Greg Dulcich caught five passes for 86 yards in the first half. Receiver Garrett Wilson, however, was largely ineffective, finishing with just two receptions for 26 yards on three targets.

How it is being reported

• Jets defense toyed with by Dolphins as unit whiffs in brutal lossThe previously winless Dolphins entered Sunday averaging just 14.0 points per game — tied with the Titans for fewest in the NFL. But they toyed with the Jets defense — particularly during the first half.New York Post · 25 Oct, 23:46
• Jets takeaways, report card from NFL Week 7 loss to DolphinsThe Jets lost to the previously winless Dolphins 28-25 on Sunday to fall to 2-5 this season. Here are some takeaways from the game:New York Post · 25 Oct, 22:53
• Heroes, zeros from Jets’ loss to Dolphins: Malik Willis had his way with Gang GreenHeroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Jets’ 28-25 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday:New York Post · 25 Oct, 22:17
• Dolphins avoid 0-17 crisis, pick up first win of season against struggling Jets on the roadMalik Willis threw two touchdowns and rushed for a score as the Miami Dolphins avoided an 0-6 start with a 28-25 road win over the New York Jets.Fox News · 25 Oct, 21:51
• Winless Dolphins end historic drought and they did it against the almost-as-hapless JetsThe Miami Dolphins finally held their first lead of the 2025 NFL season against the New York Jets after running 293 offensive snaps without one.Fox News · 25 Oct, 18:02

In this story: Miami Dolphins · New York Jets · Malik Willis · Jeff Hafley · Caleb Douglas · MetLife Stadium

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