The Miami Dolphins host the New York Jets, Sunday Jan 1st, as the Dolphins look to end the Jets playoff chances. The Jets will need to win and get some help from several other teams to make it in the playoffs. NFL oddsmakers have the Dolphins as -1.5 point home favorites over the Jets with the over/under set at 41 points. Be sure to get the latest NY Jets vs Miami Dolphins Spreads before making your 2011 NFL Picks Week 17.
New York (8-7, 2-5 V) lost to the NY Giants 14-29, on the road, in Week16. QB Mark Sanchez completed 30 passes on a career-high 59 attempts but put up only 258 yards and was intercepted twice. The Jets were also a brutal 4 for 21 on third-down conversions. The Jets’ playoff hopes took a serious hit. They will need to win at Miami next week and get some help from several other teams to make it in. They have to hope for Cincinnati and Tennessee to lose, and have either Oakland or Denver lose.
The Jets defense didn’t play up to its usual standards this season and the running game was highly inconsistent, had QB Mark Sanchez been more efficient maybe the Jets would be playoff bound. Instead, they’ll look to notch a victory in Miami this weekend and hope for the best when it comes to those other teams losing. The Jets rank 27th in the NFL in total offense and 22nd in rushing offense. They don’t have much more time to fix things. If they lose Sunday, their season is over. Rex Ryan usually does not like to give away his game plan. But he provided a glimpse yesterday of what the Jets are planning for this Sunday against the Dolphins — or more accurately, what they’re not planning. “There’s no way we’re throwing it 60 times,” Ryan said “I don’t see us throwing the ball 60 times ever again. I don’t think any of us could believe that we threw it that many times. I know I couldn’t.”
Miami (5-10, 3-4 H) lost to New England 24-27, on the road, in Week 16. The Fins were up 17-0 at halftime, but then it was all Brady in the second half. The Pats made the necessary adjustments and went to their no-huddle offense more, keeping the Dolphins from making defensive substitutions. Miami lost for the third time in eight games after opening at 0-7 and is 1-1 under Todd Bowles, who took over when Tony Sparano was fired.
The Dolphins continue to fight until the bitter end. QB Matt Moore threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns last week, while Reggie Bush finished with 113 yards on 22 carries. While they have nothing to play for this week as a team, look for Moore and Bush to put on a good show in efforts of landing starting jobs next season. Jason Taylor, the NFL’s active sacks leader, officially announced he would retire after this week. Taylor’s football legacy as an individual is set — sixth all-time in sacks with 139, an NFL-record six fumble returns for touchdowns, nine touchdowns overall.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Jets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Miami.
Jets are 19-6-2 ATS in their last 27 meetings.
Road team is 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Dolphins are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
Dolphins are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Dolphins are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Dolphins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Jets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
NY Jets vs Miami Dolphins
When: Sunday, Jan 1st, 2011 1:00 PM EST
Pick: Dolphins -1.5
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The Bottom Line: The Dolphins almost beat the Pats in New England. The Jets don’t have the offense of the Pats to match. Fins to win and cover. NFL Point Spreads Expert Tyler Morgan went 4-1 ATS in Week 16, winning on underdogs Buffalo vs Denver to bring his NFL Predictions record to 73-39-4 for the season. Morgan, whose 2011 NFL Picks are hitting at 65% against the spread. Tyler’s moves have put thousands of dollars into his clients hands week after week. The good news for NFL Football bettors is – TYLER MORGAN’S PICKS ARE FREE – unlike most self proclaimed experts who charge big bucks to subscribers. Put a few Morgan Silver Dollars in your bank account by getting Tyler’s winning plays for FREE. Feel free to sign up to get NFL Picks Free!
