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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Miami Dolphins
1-0 270.1
281.61
 
VS
proj
New York Jets
218.96 0-1
239.71

Miami Dolphins overcome starter's goose egg, top New York Jets, 270.10-218.96

Despite a 0-point performance from Cole Kmet, Miami Dolphins were able to persevere and earn the win, coming out on top with a 270.10-218.96 victory over New York Jets. New York Jets grabbed an 18.30-point lead on Thursday, but Miami Dolphins held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by D'Andre Swift (38 points) and Jordan Hicks (28). Cooper Kupp (36.3 points) and Daniel Jones (22.26) were the leaders for New York Jets in the loss. Miami Dolphins (1-0) will look to keep it rolling against Cleveland Browns, while New York Jets (0-1) will attempt to earn their first win against New England Patriots.

Matchup Timeline

  Miami Dolphins   New York Jets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hicks (14 Tackles, 1 Sack) scored 28 points in a 23-7 win over the Packers in Week 1. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.32-point projection. Hicks will face the Eagles next week.
Jordan Hicks

Top Player Comparison

Miami Dolphins
Points
% of total points 270.1
1
D'Andre Swift
RB
38
20.39
14.1%
2
Jordan Hicks
LB
28
12.32
10.4%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
26.7
15.89
9.9%
4
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
23.4
29.43
8.7%
New York Jets
Points
% of total points 218.96
1
Cooper Kupp
WR
36.3
22.74
16.6%
2
Daniel Jones
QB
22.26
18.38
10.2%
3
C.J. Mosley
LB
18
15.3
8.2%
4
Corey Davis
WR
15.7
9.23
7.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Gay had a 57-yard field goal for Miami Dolphins, who trailed 36.30-18.00 after the first game of the week.
Sunday Early
D'Andre Swift had a 50-yard run for Miami Dolphins, while Jaylen Waddle had a 42-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 242.10-153.50 lead for Miami Dolphins.
Sunday Late
Daniel Jones had a 65-yard touchdown pass for New York Jets, who trailed 270.10-200.66 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  Miami Dolphins   New York Jets

Game Notes

Miami Dolphins got the W even though only eight of their 23 starters exceeded their projected scores.
New York Jets had only 10 of their 23 starters score higher than their projected points.
Miami Dolphins won despite starting Cole Kmet, who scored zero points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 51.14-point margin was the sixth-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Miami Dolphins win, but they also covered the 41.9-point projected margin of victory.

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