New York Jets could take a big break after Miami Dolphins injury update

He New York Jets have nothing but pride to play for in their Week 18 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

But the game is important for their AFC East rivals, who still have a chance to make the playoffs if they can get a win and get help from other teams along the way.

No one knows what kind of performance the Jets will put up. In recent weeks they have looked good at times, such as their surprising away victory against jacksonville jaguars in week 15.

But the offense has sputtered over the past two weeks. They only scored nine points against the Los Angeles Rams despite punting zero times and last week the offense failed to score a single point against the buffalo bills with Aaron Rodgers on the field; The 14 points scored were courtesy of Tyrod Taylor drives, who came on in relief in the fourth quarter.

With the offense playing inconsistently, a lot of pressure fell on the defense, which has been among the worst units in the NFL since head coach Robert Saleh was fired and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich took over on an interim basis.

But it looks like the much-maligned unit will get a big break in the regular season finale.

As shared by ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques, the Dolphins are currently preparing as if backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will start Sunday afternoon. Head coach Mike McDaniel said it is “unlikely” Tua Tagovailoa will see action.

This would be the fifth start of the season for Huntley, who is 2-2 in place of Tagovailoa this year. He lost to him Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts while leading the team to victory over the New England Patriots and cleveland browns.

Last week against Cleveland, he had a stellar performance, completing 22 of 26 attempts for 225 yards with a touchdown. He added 52 yards and another score on the ground, as New York’s defense will have to keep an eye on the dual-threat talent.

While it won’t help them against the Jets, Tagovailoa has said he will be in the lineup next week if Miami earns a playoff berth.

“I will be available next week, no ifs ands or buts,” he said. via Louis-Jacques in X.