Miami Dolphins could not pull off a win against the Jets because their rookies finally stepped up
Miami was eliminated from the scramble for the AFC’s final wild-card berth by the New York Jets, who thrived in the role of spoilers against their division rivals and won 20-7. The Dolphins blew an early lead to complete a December collapse that will keep them out of the playoffs for a fifth straight year.
“It’s definitely going to take a little while to get over this one,” quarterback Ryan Tannehill said.
New York’s Geno Smith led three long scoring drives, ran for a touchdown and threw for 190 yards, while two interceptions by rookie Dee Milliner and one by 35-year-old Ed Reed prevented a Miami comeback.
Dee Milliner finished out his rookie year on a very high note, intercepting three passes in the final two games.
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