The Miami Dolphins ended their seven-game losing streak on Sunday, defeating the New York Jets 28-25 at MetLife Stadium in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season. The victory marked Miami’s first win of the year and prevented the franchise from becoming the first team in Super Bowl history to go 0-7 to start a season. The Jets, meanwhile, dropped to a 2-5 record and have lost five of their last six games, including two consecutive defeats.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn takes accountability
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn expressed disappointment in himself and the team following the loss. "When it comes to this game, highly disappointed, disappointed in myself first and foremost," Glenn said in a post-game press conference. "We all have to get better. Coaching, playing, everything that we're doing, we have to get better." Despite the setback, Glenn emphasized his belief in the team’s trajectory, stating, "I know what the record is, I do, but I know what I feel about these players and how hard these players play."
Dolphins overcome historic struggles
The Dolphins entered the game with the NFL’s worst record (0-6) and had not held a lead in any of their previous six losses, a streak dating back to the 2019 season. Miami’s offense, led by quarterback Malik Willis, opened the game with a 76-yard drive capped by a seven-yard touchdown pass to rookie receiver Caleb Douglas. Willis finished 14 of 21 for 208 yards, two passing touchdowns, and a rushing score, while running back Ollie Gordon II contributed 103 rushing yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. The Dolphins’ defense also made key stops, including a goal-line stand late in the fourth quarter to preserve the win.
Jets’ offense struggles in red zone
New York’s offense, quarterbacked by Geno Smith, showed signs of life with 287 passing yards and three touchdowns but threw an interception in the second quarter. The Jets’ inability to capitalize in the red zone proved costly, as they were stopped three times inside Miami’s five-yard line and settled for a field goal. The frustration was evident on the sideline, where wide receiver Garrett Wilson was captured visibly upset with Smith late in the game after the failed red-zone drives.
Close games define Jets’ season
The Jets have now lost four of their five defeats by seven points or fewer, with all but one of their losses being one-score games. Their Week 1 victory over the then-winless Titans remains their only win to date. The team’s struggles have extended beyond the scoreboard, as key players like Garrett Wilson have seen reduced production, with Wilson recording just two catches for 26 yards in Sunday’s loss.
Coaching pressures mount
Glenn’s tenure with the Jets has now resulted in a 5-19 record since the start of the 2025 season, placing him under increased scrutiny. While Glenn acknowledged the team’s challenges, he reiterated his confidence in the players’ effort, stating, "There’s no quit in these guys." The Jets’ front office has not indicated any imminent changes but will likely face mounting pressure to address the team’s underperformance as the season progresses.