"MIAMI GARDENS - The AFC playoff road is paved for the Miami Dolphins (5-7) to increase their winning streak to four consecutive games and remain in the "playoff hunt," as the TV graphics say. Of course, the the Dolphins must go on the road and defeat the New York Jets (3-9) on Sunday to stay "in the hunt," and that won't be easy. Yes, the the Dolphins are 5-2 against the Jets under coach Mike McDaniel, but only 1-2 at MetLife Stadium."
"Tagovailoa, who has 17 touchdown passes, shares the league lead in interceptions (14) and his 85.9 passer rating is the lowest of his career. At times he appears mechanical, as though he's thinking too much. During Miami's three-game winning streak Tagovailoa is 41 of 64 for 501 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions and a 78.9 passer rating. His role has been minimized to the point his most single-game passing attempts during the winning streak is 23."
"The Dolphins are 7-10 in December-January games under coach Mike McDaniel, including 2-7 on the road in those games. It's a shame the calendar has turned because the Dolphins are 11-3 in November games under coach McDaniel. But now we'll see if Miami has progressed under McDaniel in this area or if they're still mired in mediocrity. By the way, among the Dolphins' final five opponents - New York (3-9), Pittsburgh (6-6), Cincinnati (4-8), Tampa Bay (7-5) and New England (11-2) - only two teams have a winning record."
The Miami Dolphins (5-7) can extend a three-game winning streak to four with a road win at the New York Jets (3-9), which would help preserve playoff hopes. The Jets rank seventh in the league in rushing (133.7 yards per game), a significant challenge given Miami's weak run defense. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has 17 touchdown passes, 14 interceptions and an 85.9 passer rating, and his passing attempts and role have been reduced during recent wins. Miami has a 7-10 December–January record under coach Mike McDaniel and faces mostly non-winning teams down the stretch.
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