The New York Jets (0-3) head to Florida to take on the Miami Dolphins (0-3) tonight in a Monday Night Football battle between winless AFC East teams at Hard Rock Stadium.
New York has struggled to sustain drives, converting just 27.8% of third downs and totaling only 498 passing yards across three games. But they’ll get a spark with Justin Fields returning from concussion protocol, bringing back mobility and a downfield threat to an offense that has managed just eight touchdowns so far.
Two of the Jets’ three losses have come by razor-thin margins, falling by just two points in Weeks 1 and 3.
Miami, meanwhile, is second in the NFL in third-down efficiency (54.3%), but that production hasn’t translated into points. They average only 18.7 points per game and 281.7 yards per game. Tua Tagovailoa has thrown five touchdowns but also contributed to five turnovers, and the Dolphins have allowed a staggering 97 points through three weeks, among the worst defensive marks in the league.
Both teams come in with depleted secondaries. The Dolphins are missing Storm Duck and Jason Marshall Jr., while the Jets will be without Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Jermaine Johnson II. That sets the stage for potential big plays and momentum swings in a matchup where a single turnover could decide the outcome.
And, of course, one team will come out tonight with its first win of the season. The other will remain winless.
4 Things to Watch
1) Fields’ return & how it changes the Jets’ attack
With Fields under center again, New York has more scrambling threat, downfield stretch capability, and potential to dictate pace more than they could with an alternate QB.
2) Dolphins’ offense finding consistency
Miami’s offense ranks low in yards and scoring so far, especially when failing to execute on third downs and during key drives. They need to solve red zone inefficiency and bring energy in the second half.
3) Injury attrition in secondaries
Miami is without CBs Storm Duck and Jason Marshall Jr. The Jets are missing Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (CB) and DE Jermaine Johnson II. Both teams must lean on backups in their defensive backfields, making big plays and coverage mismatches possible.
4) Turnover margin & momentum swings
Given their struggling starts, both teams are vulnerable to turnovers. A single interception or fumble recovery could swing momentum dramatically in a close game.
Predictions
Expect a tight, competitive game. If Miami can protect the ball and generate offense in the fourth quarter, they should pull ahead. But if Fields scrambles and stretches the field, New York is dangerous.
Projected Final Score: Dolphins 24, Jets 20
Injury Report
New York Jets
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. — Out (Ankle)
Jermaine Johnson — Out (Ankle)
Kene Nwangwu — Doubtful (Hamstring)
Miami Dolphins
Storm Duck — Out (Ankle)
Jason Marshall Jr. — Out (Hamstring)
Ethan Bonner — Questionable (Hamstring)
How to Watch Jets vs. Dolphins
Tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins kicks off at 7:15 PM Eastern at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The game airs live nationally on ESPN and streams on the ESPN app and website.
If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Locals can also tune in to the game on WWOR (Channel 9) in the New York market and WFOR (Channel 4) in Miami. Both channels are available for free via antenna or at no additional cost via most cable, satellite, and live TV streaming packages.
New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins
Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Time: 7:15 PM Eastern
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL
TV: ESPN, WWOR (New York), WFOR (Miami)
Streaming: ESPN app and website
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