New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins Match Player Stats (Jan 5, 2025)
The New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins match player stats from Week 18 show Aaron Rodgers lighting up MetLife Stadium with four touchdown passes, crushing Miami’s playoff dreams with a 32-20 victory.
Quick Stats Summary
Final Score: Jets 32, Dolphins 20
Key Stat: Rodgers 4 TDs, Huntley 4 turnovers
Turning Point: Second quarter 15-0 Jets run
Game MVP: Aaron Rodgers (23/36, 274 yards, 4 TDs)
Table of Contents
The Setup: Playoffs on the Line
Cold January football at MetLife Stadium. The Dolphins (8-8 entering the game) needed this win to keep their playoff hopes breathing. The 4-12 Jets? Playing spoiler in what many suspected would be Aaron Rodgers’ last game.
By 4:15 PM, Miami’s season was over. Four turnovers, two red zone field goals instead of touchdowns, and a quarterback meltdown sealed their fate.
Jets vs Dolphins Box Score: Quarterbacks
Aaron Rodgers Performance
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 23/36 |
| Passing Yards | 274 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 112.5 |
| Yards per Attempt | 7.6 |
Rodgers hit Tyler Conklin from 5 yards out at 7:57 of the second quarter for his 500th career touchdown pass. Just five quarterbacks in NFL history have reached that mark.
Tyler Huntley Struggles
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 25/41 |
| Passing Yards | 227 |
| Touchdowns | 1 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Passer Rating | 63.8 |
| Net Yards/Attempt | 4.4 |
Filling in for the injured Tua Tagovailoa, Huntley’s 4.4 net yards per attempt and four turnovers buried Miami’s season.
The Game-Changing Second Quarter
Miami led 6-0 after one quarter. Fifteen minutes later, they trailed 15-6 and the game was essentially over.
7:18 – Ashtyn Davis picks off Huntley
1:55 – Haason Reddick/Will McDonald strip-sack, Quincy Williams recovers
1:07 – Rodgers to Allen Lazard, 13-yard TD
0:20 – Davis intercepts Huntley in the end zone
Three turnovers. Fifteen unanswered points. Season over.
Miami vs New York Player Statistics
Jets vs Dolphins Receiving Stats
| Player | Team | Rec | Yards | TDS | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | NYJ | 6 | 88 | 1 | 12 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | 4 | 38 | 0 | 7 |
| Allen Lazard | NYJ | 3 | 71 | 1 | 3 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | 2 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
Adams and Rodgers connected for their 83rd career touchdown in the fourth quarter, moving them into third place all-time for a QB-WR duo.
Running Back Comparison
| Player | Carries | Yards | YPC | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Von Achane | 11 | 121 | 11.0 | 61 |
| Breece Hall | 12 | 57 | 4.8 | 17 |
| Miami Others | 8 | -8 | -1.0 | 2 |
Achane was electric with 121 yards, but when your other backs combine for negative yardage, defenses key on one guy.
Critical Moments: Jets Dolphins Player Stats Analysis
The Clincher
Jets lead 25-20. Third-and-6. Clock showing 2:30. Miami has all three timeouts.
Breece Hall takes the handoff left, cuts back, and powers through for 17 yards. First down. Two plays later, he catches a 6-yard touchdown. Game over.
Red Zone Reality Check
| Team | RZ Trips | TDS | FGS | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% |
| Dolphins | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
Both teams reached the red zone five times. The Jets scored touchdowns on four. Miami settled for field goals twice, leaving crucial points on the field.
Defensive Impact Players
Ashtyn Davis stepped up huge with Sauce Gardner and Chuck Clark out:
- 2 interceptions
- 9 tackles
- 1 end zone INT saving at least 3 points
Jets Pass Rush:
- 4 sacks for 28 yards
- 1 strip-sack leading to TD
- Constant pressure on Huntley
Where Was Tyreek Hill?
The NFL’s most explosive receiver caught two passes. Total yards: 20. In a must-win game.
Hill’s postgame comments to reporters suggested frustration with Miami’s offensive struggles. When your best weapon disappears in the biggest game, questions get asked.
Game Flow Stats
| Category | Jets | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 375 | 334 |
| Yards/Play | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| Third Downs | 5/12 | 3/12 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Time of Possession | 30:32 | 29:28 |
Historic Milestones
Rodgers added to his Hall of Fame resume:
- 500th career TD pass (5th QB in NFL history)
- 83rd TD with Davante Adams (3rd most all-time)
- 502nd total TD
What This Means
Miami (8-9): Season over. No playoffs. Major questions about backup QB depth after Huntley’s meltdown.
Jets (5-12): Finished strong despite missing three defensive starters. Proved the Rodgers-Adams connection still works.
For updated playoff scenarios, see ESPN’s breakdown. For NFL milestone tracking, check NFL.com’s record book.
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- Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins rivalry history
- New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans recent matchups
FAQs
What were Aaron Rodgers’ stats against Miami?
Rodgers completed 23 of 36 passes for 274 yards and 4 touchdowns with a 112.5 passer rating.
How many turnovers did Miami have?
Four total: two Huntley interceptions, one Huntley fumble, and one Jonnu Smith fumble.
Did this eliminate Miami from playoffs?
Yes. The loss dropped them to 8-9 and ended their postseason hopes.
What was the key play of the game?
Breece Hall’s 17-yard run on 3rd-and-6 with 2:30 left sealed the victory.
How did Tyreek Hill perform?
Hill had just 2 catches for 20 yards on 3 targets, his worst game of the season.
The New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins match player stats demonstrate how turnovers and red zone efficiency decide January football.
