Overview
- Braelon Allen lost a fumble just before the goal line on the Jets’ opening scoring chance, with Miami’s Jack Jones forcing the ball out.
- Justin Fields was strip-sacked by Tyrel Dodson on a fourth-and-5 at the Dolphins’ 36, giving Miami a second takeaway in the first half.
- Per ESPN, the Jets became the first team since the 2020 Bengals to start a game with consecutive lost fumbles.
- Allen was ruled out with a knee injury, further thinning a Jets offense already searching for rhythm.
- Nick Folk ended the half with a career-long 58-yard field goal after Fields posted 54 passing yards, two sacks and a fumble.