NFL

Miami enters this game with a 0-5 record, 14.0 points per game on offense, and 26.4 points allowed per game on defense, which explains the poor point differential. New York is 2-4, but it is scoring 18.7 points per game while allowing 20.3, and it has also been better in turnover margin. The Jets have moved the ball more efficiently than Miami in yards per play, and their defense has been the more stable unit. Miami’s recent form has been dragged down by limited scoring, while New York has had enough defensive value to stay competitive even when the offense has been uneven.
New York is the more trustworthy side in this matchup, with the home field advantage, a better turnover profile, and a defense that has been more reliable than Miami’s. The Dolphins’ offense has not produced enough points to justify backing them against a home team that is better at limiting damage and forcing mistakes. The projected result is Jets 23, Dolphins 17, which supports New York to win and cover while keeping the total in the low 40s.