Overview
- Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed linebacker C.J. Mosley has been placed on injured reserve with a herniated disc in his neck, effectively ending his season.
- Cornerback Sauce Gardner is doubtful to play against the Dolphins after sustaining a hamstring injury during last week's game against the Seahawks.
- Running back Breece Hall is also listed as doubtful with a knee injury, leaving rookies Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis expected to take on increased roles in the backfield.
- The Jets’ playoff hopes are on the verge of elimination, extending the NFL's longest active playoff drought to 14 seasons if they lose Sunday.
- The Dolphins, still clinging to slim postseason aspirations, will face a depleted Jets lineup featuring significant gaps in both offense and defense.