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The Miami Dolphins haven't been able to come through late in recent close losses, which certainly increases their desire to start fast against the lowly New York Jets.
Looking to recover from a narrow defeat and begin a push for a playoff spot Monday night, the Dolphins will try to extend their road success against a Jets team that's turning back to Geno Smith.
Miami (6-5) is 0-3 in games decided by four or fewer points after blowing an 11-point fourth-quarter lead in a 39-36 loss at Denver last Sunday. It was the team's first loss after entering the fourth with a lead of more than 10 in 14 years.
The Dolphins also gave up late leads in defeats to Detroit in Week 10 and Green Bay in Week 6.
''We have to find a way to win some of those games," coach Joe Philbin said. "We are going to be in some more of those games. That's just the way the NFL typically is.''
Philbin's club is part of a tightly bunched group of playoff contenders. The Dolphins are in 10th place and one game behind a five-team pack fighting for the two wild-card spots.
Miami also trails New England by three games for the AFC East lead, though they defeated the Patriots in their opener and travel to Gillette Stadium on Dec. 14.
''I don't think the records really matter right now,'' Philbin said. ''We have to go win a game against the New York Jets. That's really the only thing that is on my mind and should be on our players' minds at this point.''
 
We are an absolute mess right now.

According to reports the HC was leaning towards starting Vick, but the GM favored Geno. Rex is nothing more then a lame duck at this point. As for the GM, in all likelihood, he is on his way out the door. I've been a Jets fan since 1968 and a season ticket holder since 1978, I would be shocked if the Jets were able to pull out this game. You guys are looking good right now and have a real shot at making the playoffs. We on the other hand just got embarrassed by the Bills, and have nothing to play for. Last year the team was fighting for Rex to keep his job, no such possibility this year.
 
Jetsfanatic said:
We are an absolute mess right now.

According to reports the HC was leaning towards starting Vick, but the GM favored Geno. Rex is nothing more then a lame duck at this point. As for the GM, in all likelihood, he is on his way out the door. I've been a Jets fan since 1968 and a season ticket holder since 1978, I would be shocked if the Jets were able to pull out this game. You guys are looking good right now and have a real shot at making the playoffs. We on the other hand just got embarrassed by the Bills, and have nothing to play for. Last year the team was fighting for Rex to keep his job, no such possibility this year.
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Geno is bad but I think he will at least be motivated to play. Vick looked like he was just collecting a paycheck. Seemed like he was just going through the motions and is just waiting for the season to end.
 
Hard to believe we have a winning record against the Pats (51-44) all time and a losing one against the Jets.
 
I've heard from a couple of sources that the coaching staff wanted to start Vick and the front office guys wanted to start Smith. Looks like the GM got his way.

These two teams always play each other hard. I expect a tough game.
 
They almost always play us tough, regardless of their record. As has been said, we have not been great in close games. I'm thinking turnovers might decide this one.
 
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