Barry Jackson: Postscripts, notes, reaction from Dolphins win

[gafin]

Postscripts from the Dolphins’ season-saving win in New York and how the AFC playoff picture stacks up:

### A game that was excruciating for Dolfans for much of the night essentially came down to a few plays: Koa Misi’s sack for an eight-yard loss on a third down with the game tied and just under six minutes left, forcing a longer field goal (45 yards), that Nick Folk missed…. Ryan Tannehill’s passes of 18 and 17 yards to Dion Sims on the final drive, a possession capped by Caleb Sturgis’ 26-yard field goal to put the Dolphins ahead with just under two minutes left… And, of course, Reshad Jones’ interception off a tip to seal it with 39 seconds left, a play that happened because Jelani Jenkins had tight coverage on Jeff Cumberland.

### After bludgeoning the Dolphins for 210 yards rushing on 29 carries in the first half, the Jets mustered just 67 yards on 20 second-half carries.... That's a 7.2 per carry average in the first half, just 3.4 in the second... The Jets’ 131 yards rushing in the first quarter were the most by an NFL team in three seasons. And the Jets’ 277 yards rushing were the most allowed by the Dolphins since the Raiders stomped Miami for 299 during the Dolphins’ 1-15 season in 2007.

### The Jets challenged RJ Stanford, filling in at cornerback, only a couple of times, and had virtually no downfield passing game. Geno Smith entered the final drive with only eight pass attempts all night and finished 7 for 13 for 65 yards and a dismal 35.7 rating.

### Ryan Tannehill converted two big three and seven plays on the final drive and closed 25 for 35 for 235 yards, one interception (off a carom on a low throw Lamar Miller couldn’t handle) and a 77.7 rating.

“We struggled offensively all night,” Tannehill said. “In the fourth quarter, we were able to move down the field. The Jets did a good job of making us check down. It was frustrating for us to keep dinking and dunking down the field. They were sinking under our deeper passes.”

ESPN’s Trent Dilfer asked him the one thing he needs to get better at. “Consistency,” he said. “Those guys [Brady, Brees, Manning, Rodgers] are the same guys every week.”

### It was the fifth consecutive game Tannehill completed at least 70 percent of his passes, something Dan Marino never did. (Of course, Marino threw a lot more downfield passes.) “That’s the only thing I have bragging rights on Dan with,” Tannehill cracked. Good answer.

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[CalDolFan10x14]

Wondering why someone would No Thanks this kinda thread.

 

[datruth55]

Wondering why someone would No Thanks this kinda thread.

Must be a Jets fan.

 

[mialuv13]

Wondering why someone would No Thanks this kinda thread.

Because **** Tanny having any bragging rights on Marino! Wait, no...no...I have no idea either. Maybe he hates Barry Jackson?

Either way, ugly game, ugly win, ugly AFC wild card race, but we control our destiny. Tannehill needs to be way more consistent in this tough stretch. Ravens then Pats. And Minnesota isn't a joke of a team. They don't have a good record, but they battle teams. Can't look ahead. Play by play.

 

[Vaark]

Wondering why someone would No Thanks this kinda thread.

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On these damn mobile tochscreens the thumbs up.and down are so close together that I've aimed for the up.and didn't realize I'd instead hit the thumbs down

To that end I'd prefer to give him the benefit of the sloppy thumbs doubt than assume the obvious unflattering characterization.

 

[utahphinsfan]

Because **** Tanny having any bragging rights on Marino! Wait, no...no...I have no idea either. Maybe he hates Barry Jackson?

Unlike you, Ryan has a sense of humor.

. To that end I'd prefer to give him the benefit of the sloppy thumbs doubt than assume the obvious unflattering characterization.

Sloppy thumbs? Sounds like another fetish for Rex.