In Week 18 of the NFL season, the Miami Dolphins will visit the New York Jets in AFC East competition. Miami is still in the playoff hunt going into the final week of the season, while the Jets could not be further from playoff contention. Miami is a 2.5-point favorite going into this matchup, while the total for this game has been set at 40.5 points by oddsmakers.
In this preview of Dolphins vs Jets, bettors can get a full breakdown of both teams before they meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Bettors can also get my best bet for this contest, where I have used our proprietary NFL betting models to come up with our top play for this matchup between rivals in the AFC East.
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Dolphins Need Win and Some Help to Make Playoffs
Going into Week 18 of the NFL season, the Miami Dolphins are still in the playoff chase. Miami is 8-8 on the year after their Week 17 win over the lowly Cleveland Browns. Now, NFL betting sites have the Dolphins as slight favorites on the road in this game, where the Dolphins need a win and a loss by the Denver Broncos to have a chance to steal the final playoff spot in the AFC.
The big question for the Dolphins going into this game is whether or not quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be available for this contest. Tagovailoa missed Miami’s win over the Browns with a hip injury. Tyler Huntley did enough in Tagovailoa’s place to secure the win over the Browns, but Miami would certainly prefer to have their starting quarterback in this must-win game against a division rival.
Jets Seeking End to Dismal Campaign
The New York Jets dropped to 4-12 on the season with a blowout loss at the hands of the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. The 40-14 final score in that game was not indicative of how lopsided the game was, as Aaron Rodgers was pulled in the second half, in a game that prompted the Jets to question the effort of their players. Here, the Jets will look to show some heart and put together a competitive performance against a Dolphins team that will be giving it everything they’ve got in this matchup.
Of course, there will be questions as to whether or not Rodgers will even play in this Week 18 game for the Jets. Rodgers had a QBR of 1.2 against the Bills, one of the worst marks in the history of that metric. If he does play in this game, it will be fascinating to see how he reacts to one of the worst performances of his incredible career as an NFL quarterback.
Dolphins vs Jets Prediction
There is some upside to laying the points with Miami in this Dolphins vs Jets matchup from MetLife Stadium. The Jets have been a disaster and this line could move further in Miami’s direction if Tagovailoa is able to play. Look for the Dolphins to win this contest whether it is Tagovailoa or Huntley under center, as they should put pressure on the Broncos in the AFC Wild Card race.
