Los Angeles @ New York Jets
1 2 3 4 FINAL
LOS ANGELES 3 0 0 0 3
NEW YORK 3 14 0 6 23
NEW YORK – The New York Jets (4-6) bounced back from a disappointing outing a week ago with a 23-3 thumping of the hapless LA Rams.
In a game where the stingy Jets defense allowed only 82 yards of total offense, Jeff Fischer's Rams did nothing to dispel the notion that, despite being 4-6, New York cannot be fully counted out of the AFC Playoff picture.
"I know they've had some tough breaks," Fisher said. "But the tape doesn't lie. That is a championship defense over there if they can tighten up some other areas."
Fisher is most likely referring to turnover differential and red zone touchdown scoring percentage (both last in the league).
"Still not happy with the turnovers today," Todd Bowles said. "But we are getting better each week. It was a 3-year plan from day one - we will keep working towards our goal."
Steadily improving sophomore Dante Fowler Jr. picked up 4.5 sacks on the day and has quietly become one of the more disruptive edge rushers in the NFL.
The Jets head into their bye precariously sitting at 4-6 on the verge of a late playoff push - or a plummet into the Top 10 of the NFL Draft.
In a game where the stingy Jets defense allowed only 82 yards of total offense, Jeff Fischer's Rams did nothing to dispel the notion that, despite being 4-6, New York cannot be fully counted out of the AFC Playoff picture.
"I know they've had some tough breaks," Fisher said. "But the tape doesn't lie. That is a championship defense over there if they can tighten up some other areas."
Fisher is most likely referring to turnover differential and red zone touchdown scoring percentage (both last in the league).
"Still not happy with the turnovers today," Todd Bowles said. "But we are getting better each week. It was a 3-year plan from day one - we will keep working towards our goal."
Steadily improving sophomore Dante Fowler Jr. picked up 4.5 sacks on the day and has quietly become one of the more disruptive edge rushers in the NFL.
The Jets head into their bye precariously sitting at 4-6 on the verge of a late playoff push - or a plummet into the Top 10 of the NFL Draft.
Miami @ San Diego
1 2 3 4 FINAL
MIAMI 10 0 0 0 10
SAN DIEGO 0 3 3 0 6
SAN DIEGO – A year ago on this very field, the San Diego Chargers handed the Miami Dolphins (8-1) their final defeat of the 2015 season en route to the Super Bowl 50 trophy. This year: The teams slugged it out over four quarters with the Dolphins holding on to finish with a hard fought 10-6 victory.
Miami finished the game 0-for-8 on 3rd downs as their vaunted rushing attack was stymied by San Diego's defensive front headllines by former Dolphins Marcell Dareus and Star Lotulelei.
"We knew we'd have to face them as we made those deals," Adam Gase said. "They were tough guys to get rid of and they showed their value today."
The Dolphins #1 rated unit against the rush allowed 41 yards on the ground while Philip Rivers was unable to crack the 200 yard passing mark or find the end zone during the defensive struggle.
"Just ugly all around," Rivers said. "Our defense deserved a better effort from us on offense."
Defensive end Khalil Mack ended a pair of late San Diego drives with crucial sacks to seal the victory.
Miami will look to continue their impressive 2016 season as they head to Los Angeles to face the Rams next week.
Miami finished the game 0-for-8 on 3rd downs as their vaunted rushing attack was stymied by San Diego's defensive front headllines by former Dolphins Marcell Dareus and Star Lotulelei.
"We knew we'd have to face them as we made those deals," Adam Gase said. "They were tough guys to get rid of and they showed their value today."
The Dolphins #1 rated unit against the rush allowed 41 yards on the ground while Philip Rivers was unable to crack the 200 yard passing mark or find the end zone during the defensive struggle.
"Just ugly all around," Rivers said. "Our defense deserved a better effort from us on offense."
Defensive end Khalil Mack ended a pair of late San Diego drives with crucial sacks to seal the victory.
Miami will look to continue their impressive 2016 season as they head to Los Angeles to face the Rams next week.
