The New York Jets were put back into a few all too familiar positions by the Miami Dolphins in Week 14.
On Sunday, the Jets (3-10) felt defeat once against after their win last week as the Dolphins (6-7) took the 34-10 win at MetLife Stadium.
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The other?
With that, here are five takeaways from the Jets’ loss to the Dolphins:
Goodbye, playoffs
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn watches his team from the sidelines during a week 14 football game between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
In doing so, Miami keep their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, New York is officially done. The Jets have now officially been eliminated from the postseason hunt in 2025. Realistically, it has long been over… but the Green and White are truly done now.
Brady debuts
Dec 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Brady Cook (4) passes the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
While a potentially an exciting change for a moment, that ended quickly as the the game eventually got out of hand.
Quarterback Tyrod Taylor went down with a groin injury and did not return to the contest. That meant New York get their first look at Brady Cook under center.
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It did not go well. Cook had two fumbles and two interceptions without a score. Overall, Cook was 14-for-30 passing for 163 yards.
Time will tell who starts next week.
Early passion wasn’t there
Dec 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) tackles New York Jets fullback Andrew Beck (47) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Head coach Aaron Glenn took the blame for this one. Glenn said he did not have his team ready to go.
It showed… the Dolphins raced out to a 21-lead. They never came close to giving that up.
Run away
Dec 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane (28) runs with the ball against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
A big reason why the Jets couldn’t stop the Dolphins was their rushing attack.
Miami’s Jaylen Wright led the way with 107 yards on the ground. De’Von Achane still made a huge impact as well, putting up 92 yards of his own.
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As a team, the Dolphins ran for a massive 239 yards rushing. You won’t win like that.
Still have a special, special teams
New York Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams (18) returns a punt for a touchdown during a week 14 football game between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Finishing on one strong note: Isaiah Williams had another return for a touchdown as the Jets were still strong in the special teams area once again. A fake punt attempt was converted as well.
Special teams coordinator Chris Banjo deserves a raise.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 5 takeaways from the Jets’ 34-10 loss to the Dolphins