This Team Has Learned From the Past
While DT Harrison Phillips has been a centerpiece in the middle of the defense throughout the season, Tyrod Taylor, 36, is set to make his third consecutive start at QB. Taylor, who has a 5-4 career mark as a starter vs. the Dolphins with 10 TDs and 3 INTs, totaled 216 yards and had a pass TD and rush TD in the victory over the Falcons. He targeted Adonai Mitchell 12 times and Mitchell, acquired from the Colts prior to the trade deadline, set career highs with 8 receptions, 102 yards and had his first receiving TD.
“The only thing that matters to me is winning,” Taylor said. “I know the work that we put in week in and week out, and when you take the field with the guys to battle, the only thing that matters is winning and I’m happy for the locker room and I’m looking forward to creating more moments like this.”
Taylor and the offense will be challenged by a ‘ ‘Fins unit that has played significantly better defensive football of late, holding teams to 14.3 pts/g and amassing 7 takeaways during their win streak. And after tussling with Bijan Robinson last week, the Jets’ defense will have to contend with De’Von Achane, who is No. 6 in the NFL with 1,404 scrimmage yards and has amassed 120-plus rush yards in three straight games.
“I think that’s the reason why they’ve been surging as a team, is he’s getting his hands on the ball quite a bit as a runner and making those plays,” HC Aaron Glenn said. “Because once he gets on the perimeter, man, he can circle the defense. You saw that last week, he’s making a ton of plays, so we’ve got to make sure that we don’t allow him to circle the defense.”