The Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 34-10 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, extending their winning streak to four games. Rookie quarterback Brady Cook made his NFL debut for the Jets after starter Tyrod Taylor suffered a groin injury early in the first quarter. Miami jumped to a 21-0 lead before Cook entered the game.
The New York Jets fell to 3-10 after a 34-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 14 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Dolphins improved to 6-7, building on their three-game winning streak entering the matchup.
Miami struck quickly, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter to lead 21-0. Jets starter Tyrod Taylor was forced out with a groin injury after just two offensive series. Rookie undrafted free agent Brady Cook, elevated from the practice squad, entered at the 2:19 mark of the first quarter.
Cook, a three-year starter at Missouri, completed 14 of 30 passes for 163 yards but threw two interceptions. He faced heavy pressure from Miami's defense, which sacked him six times. 'Definitely a challenge, but a great challenge, one that comes with the job of being the backup quarterback,' Cook said postgame.
The Jets got on the board late in the first quarter when Isaiah Williams returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown. Their defense tightened in the second quarter, limiting Miami to a field goal. Before halftime, Cook led a drive into the red zone, but his pass to John Metchie III was intercepted by Rasul Douglas in the end zone.
In the second half, a fake punt by Isaiah Davis gained 20 yards, setting up a promising drive. Cook connected with rookie tight end Mason Taylor for five catches and 51 yards, including a 15-yard completion. However, a dropped pass by Metchie in the red zone stalled the threat, and Miami's second interception with 1:19 left sealed the win.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn noted the challenges for Cook with limited reps: 'Mentally you have to have yourself ready to play.' Cook expressed optimism about learning from the tape. Entering the game, Miami's De'Von Achane had rushed for over 425 yards in the prior three weeks, though specific stats from this matchup were not detailed in reports.
The Jets, who had won three of their last five before this loss, now face playoff elimination implications after their longest drought at 14 seasons.