Dolphins-Jets rivalry

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The Miami Dolphins-New York Jets rivalry is a rivalry between two franchises in the National Football League. The teams currently both play in the AFC East division, playing two scheduled games each season as a result. They have often competed for divisional supremacy, and have played a number of classic, memorable games. Currently, the Jets hold the advantage in all-time series with a record of 43-39-1, while the Dolphins have won the lone postseason meeting, defeating the Jets in the 1982 AFC Championship.

Contents 1 History 2 Fan Base 3 1960s and 1970s 4 1980s 5 1990s 6 2000s 7 Key Games and Moments 8 References 9 External links

[edit] History

The New York Jets were established in 1960, while the Miami Dolphins were established in 1966. The number one reason why this NFL rivalry been so unique ever since it started, is because ever since the NFL merger in 1970, the Dolphins and the Jets have co-existed in the AFC East and meet annually twice a year. Whether one team in better than than other, both teams are good, or both teams are bad, one thing special about this rivalry is the fact that when these two teams meet, it is always competitive. Before the New England Patriots dynasty that we have been experiencing for the last couple of years, no doubt that the battle for AFC East supremacy has been between the Dolphins and the Jets (with the exception of the 90s when it was the Dolphins and the Bills). If you compare both franchises, one reason why New York fans hate the Miami fans is the fact that ever since Miami joined the AFC East in 1966, they have grown into a more successful and more established franchise, especially when it comes to championships:

Jets - AFC East Division Champions: 2 (1998, 2002) / AFL Champions: (1968) / Super Bowl Champions: (1968)

Dolphins - AFC East Division Champions: 12 (1971-1974, 1979, 1981, 1983-1985, 1992, 1994, 2000) / AFC Champions: (1971-1973, 1982, 1984) / Super Bowl Champions: (1972-1973)

Right when the Jets were about to take over the AFL after their unbelievable win over the Colts in Super Bowl III, the rise of the Dolphins began. It seemed that the Jets peaked at Super Bowl III and then began going on the down side, while Miami was on the rise, especially in the 70s. The Miami Dolphins have even sent more players to the NFL Hall of Fame than the Jets:

Jets: (3) - Joe Namath, Weeb Ewbank, Don Maynard (John Riggins counts as a Redskin, Ronnie Lott counts as a 49er).

Dolphins: (9) - Paul Warfield, Larry Csonka, Larry Little, Jim Langer, Dwight Stephenson, Bob Griese, Don Shula, Nick Buoniconti, Dan Marino (Thurman Thomas counts as a Bill).

[edit] Fan Base

Fan base plays a key role in this rivalry as well. Part of what makes this series unique is Miami's unofficial title as "The Southernmost Borough" of New York because of its many Big Apple transplants. Miami is a team with a national following so it has many fans in the New York area. And given that South Florida is the retirement capital of the country, an extreme amount of New Yorkers have relocated there, yet they continue to maintain their allegiance to the Jets. Neither team (especially Miami) can ever count on home-field advantage when they play each other. There have also been numerous cases where players have been attacked by the fans as well. The most noted is what happened to Zach Thomas in 1999 when he was assaulted and robbed while in New York.

[edit] 1960s and 1970s

Upon the Dolphins' entry into the American Football League in 1966, the Jets were ascending the ranks of the AFL powerhouses behind the arm of quarterback Joe Namath. Between the two teams, this was reflected in the Jets winning the first eight contests against the Dolphins. While the Dolphins finally posted their first winning record in 1970, injuries plagued Namath during the season, and the Jets stumbled to a 4-10 record. Namath's inability to consistently stay healthy led the Jets to never post a record above .500 for the entirety of the 1970s. Meanwhile, the Dolphins quickly surged to the NFL's elite not long after the AFL-NFL merger, peaking with the only undefeated season in NFL history in 1972 and back-to-back Super Bowl wins in Super Bowls VII and VIII.

[edit] 1980s

Many fans of the Dolphins and the Jets say that it was the 1980s that really jump-started this rivalry, and it all started in 1980. Heading into the 1980 season, the Dolphins were poised for the playoffs, while the Jets were struggling. The Jets were poised to spoil Miami's hopes for playoffs. In 1980, the Jets won a grand total of only four games. Two of those games was an "improbable sweep" of Miami by defeating them by scores of 17-14 in New York on October 27, and 24-17 in Miami on December 20. Miami went on to finish with a record of 8-8, but it was that season sweep by the Jets that hurt their AFC East Division Standings and cost them the playoffs, while the Jets finished with a record of 4-12. However, it was this sweep that really boiled Dolphin fans and began a new found hatred towards the Jets.

Probably the biggest game in this rivalry to date was the 1983 AFC Championship on January 23, 1983, more appropriately known as "The Mud Bowl." After sweeping the Jets during the regular season by scores of 45-28 and 20-19, the two teams would meet again, this time with a trip to Super Bowl XVII on the line. A sloppy field covered in mud kept both teams scoreless in the first half, however that all changed in the second half. All game, it was a classic defensive battle that featured ten turnovers, eight of them were quarterback interceptions. The star of the game was undoubtedly Dolphins linebacker A.J. Duhe who picked off three of Jets quarterback Richard Todd's five interceptions, returning one 35 yards for a touchdown which helped seal the win by a score of 14-0, and sending the Dolphins to Super Bowl XVII. It also marked the third time in Dolphins history that they shutout the Jets. This also marked the first time the Dolphins defeated the Jets three times in one season.

NOTE - In the 1983 draft, the Jets selected Quarterback Ken O'Brien while the Dolphins selected Quarterback Dan Marino. These two men would be a part of some of the most memorable games in this rivalry.

The Dolphins defeated the Jets 31-17 en route to Super Bowl XIX, however that score did not matter when it comes to this memorable moment. The November 4, 1984 game was defined by one of the most memorable moments in NFL history; Nat Moore's "Helicopter" Catch. Nat Moore hauled in a Dan Marino pass and sprinted towards the endzone. At the 5-yard line, Moore was hit in rapid succession by two Jets in the secondary. Kenny Schroy hit Moore low, while Kirk Springs hit him high. The combination caused Nat Moore's body to flat-spin 360 degrees in mid-air. Nat Moore hung onto the ball, and the Fins went on to score a touchdown. It is forever shown on NFL films as one of the most incredible hits in NFL history.

On [November 10]], 1985, another storied chapter occurred. After being sidelined for seven weeks with a broken leg, Mark "Super" Duper had the game of his life when he came back on this day to play the Jets. He set a Dolphins club single game record with 217 receiving yards, but not before helping Miami catapult to victory. Down 17-14 with less than a minute to play, Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino fired a 50 yard touchdown pass to "Super" Duper for the win, 21-17.

On September 21, 1986, Jets quarterback Ken O'Brien and Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino put on an offensive performance no Dolphin or Jet fan should ever forget. The two quarterbacks combined set NFL single game records of 884 net passing yards and ten touchdown passes, records that still stand to this day. Dan Marino completed 30 of 50 passes for 448 yards and six touchdown passes. Mark Duper and Mark Clayton had big games each having over 100 yards receiving (Duper with 154, Clayton with 174). Ken O' Brien threw for 479 yards and four touchdown passes all to wide receiver Wesley Walker, including one with :00 time left on the clock to force OT, and then the game clincher in OT for the win, 51-45. To this day, it is the highest scoring game in this rivalry (96 total points). However, Dan Marino and the Dolphins would get their revenge two months later on November 24. After an earlier loss, the Dolphins exacted some revenge with a blowout win at home. The Jets came into this game with a 10-1 record (the best in the NFL), while the Dolphins were 5-6. The Dolphins wound up embarrassing the Jets. Dan Marino completed 29 of 36 passes for 288 yards and four touchdown passes, while Dolphins running back Lorenzo Hampton rushed for 148 yards on 19 carries and two scores, one being a 50 yard touchdown run. As for the Jets, they could only manage three points, as the Dolphins defeated the Jets 45-3.

On December 7, 1987, Miami lost one of their most premier players of all time. Miami defeated the Jets 37-28, but came out of this game with a huge loss. Jets defensive tackle Marty Lyons did an illegal chop block at the right knee of Dolphins center Dwight Stephenson. Stephenson's knee turned into a mangled mess of torn knee ligaments and nerve damage. Because of the severity of the hit, Stephenson was forced to retire early. What makes this hit even more significant is the fact that Marty Lyons and Dwight Stephenson were teammates at the University of Alabama together, and both were good close friends up until that faithful night in Miami. After the game Marty Lyons, so distraught over what he did, went to the Dolphins locker room to apologize, but Dolphins head coach Don Shula chased him out in one of the most ugly profanity-laced tirades in NFL history.

Dan Marino made history the next year on October 23 when he joined a very elite club. Marino threw for a career high, and became one of the few quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 500 yards. Dan Marino completed 35 of 60 passes for a career high 521 yards, however he threw five interceptions. Three of them were by rookie Jets cornerback Erik McMillon, and one he returned 55 yards for a touchdown. The Jets were ahead this entire game, including at halftime when the Jets were ahead 30-10 after a Ken O'Brien flea-flicker pass to Wesley Walker. Dan Marino's 521 yards were not enough however as the Jets defeated the Dolphins 44-30.

The final memorable moment of this rivalry in the 80s occurred on November 12, 1989 when Dolphins kicker Pete Stoyanovich nailed a 59 yard field goal to help the Dolphins defeat the Jets by a score of 31-23. At the time, this field goal was the third longest in NFL history.

[edit] 1990s

The 1990s of this rivalry featured a classic season ender, a play that would be the downfall of the other team for the next two years, one team almost inciting a riot, a Jets defender clinching the division, and the end of an era with one legendary quarterback. The season ender in 1991 had so much on the line. The winners would clinch the final AFC Wildcard spot in the playoffs, and the losers would have their season come to an end. It was a seesaw battle all game, but in the end it would be another chapter in this storied rivalry. The Dolphins took the lead 20-17 with 44 seconds remaining. However when the Jets got the ball back, they drove down the field and tied the game to force OT on Raul Allegre's 44 yard field goal. Raul Allegre came through for the Jets once again in OT with a 30 yard field goal, sending the Jets in the playoffs, and sending the Dolphins home. This loss enraged Dolphin fans, but Miami would get their revenge four years later.

In 1994, the Jets found themselves one game back of the Dolphins for the AFC East division lead heading into their November 27 match at the Meadowlands. In a game with first place on the line, the Jets held a 24-6 lead, outplaying the Dolphins for three quarters. However, Dan Marino led the Dolphins back with two touchdowns, thus making the score 24-21. Marino got the ball one last time and drove the Dolphins down the field to within the Jets five-yard line. With thirty seconds remaining, and the clock continuing to wind down, it appeared Marino was going to spike the ball to stop the clock and send out the field goal unit to tie the game. Instead, Marino took the snap from center, and after motioning as if he would spike the ball, fired the ball in the corner of the endzone past Aaron Glenn and into the hands of Mark Ingram. When the snap happened, the entire Jets defense froze thinking Marino spiked the ball. It was Ingram's fourth touchdown catch of the game, which tied a club record with former Dolphins wide receiver Paul Warfield. The touchdown gave the Dolphins a 28-24 victory, and Miami went on to win the division. The Jets went into a spiral after that play, losing all of their remaining games. Indeed, the game marked the beginning of a period of ignominy for the Jets as they compiled a record of 4-33 from that game to the end of the 1996 season.

After 1996, the Jets made several changes to turn things around, the most significant of which was the hiring of Bill Parcells from the New England Patriots. The turnaround was immediate, and by 1998 the team once again was a serious division contender. Both teams were 9-4 on December 13, 1998 when they met on Sunday Night Football with the division lead, and possibly the division title, on the line. The Jets led 14-10 when Jets defender Chad Cascadden picked up a Marino fumble and returned it for a touchdown with just under two minutes to play to put the Jets ahead 21-10. The Dolphins were able to score a quick touchdown to come close, but it was not enough, and the Jets won 21-16, as they went on to win their first post-merger division title the following Saturday at Buffalo.

The teams' contest on December 27, 1999 marked Marino's last against the Jets, as well as his last Monday Night Football appearance in his career. Marino faced a young quarterback named Ray Lucas, who, along with Rick Mirer, replaced Vinny Testaverde after a season-ending injury early in the year. The Dolphins poised for the playoffs were trying to clinch a playoff spot, while the Jets started their season 1-6 and were coming into this game at 6-8, winning five out of their last seven. The Jets did not make it easy for the Dolphins. Lucas completed 11 of 23 passes for 190 yards and three touchdown passes.^[1] Dan Marino put on one of his last great performances, completing 29 of 52 passes for 322 yards and three touchdown passes, but also with three interceptions.^[1] It was the last of Marino's NFL regular season record of 63 career games with 300 yards passing, but the Jets came away with a 38-31 victory, with two long Lucas touchdowns sealing the game.^[1] The Jets finished the season 8-8 (including a season sweep of Miami), while the Dolphins finished the season 9-7 and made it to the second round of the playoffs, only to get embarrassed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Marino retired six weeks later.

[edit] 2000s

Both the Jets and Dolphins started the season 5-1 when they met on Monday Night Football on October 23, 2000, to determine control of the AFC East. What looked to be an exciting match between two of the top teams in the NFL at the time was anything but for the first three quarters. The Dolphins held a 23-7 lead at halftime that grew to 30-7 at the end of the third quarter. Vinny Testaverde threw three interceptions, running back Curtis Martin was limited to 30 yards on the ground, and the Jets offense could only manage two first downs in the first half. Meanwhile, running back Lamar Smith scored two touchdowns for the Dolphins on his way to 155 rushing yards for the night. So great was the 23-point advantage that Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler was heard on the sidelines telling defensive end Jason Taylor, "They ain't coming back on us!" to which Taylor replied, "Hell no! You kidding? C'mon now."

However, the Jets looked to prove that statement wrong. Touchdowns from Testaverde to Laveranues Coles and Jermaine Wiggins cut the lead to 30-20. After a field goal by John Hall, Testaverde fired a touchdown pass to Wayne Chrebet to tie the game 30-30 with 3:55 left. Fans who had left the stadium when the game looked to be a rout suddenly piled back in wanting to see the Jets' comeback. Still, it took only two plays for Miami to respond. Fiedler fired a long touchdown pass to Leslie Shepard to retake the lead 37-30, seemingly crushing the Jets' hopes. Nonetheless, Testaverde marched the Jets downfield and, with 42 seconds left, found eligible offensive tackle Jumbo Elliott on a three-yard touchdown (which Elliott memorably bobbled as he fell to the ground) to tie the game at 37-37 and sent it to overtime.In the fourth quarter, Testaverde was 18 for 26 for 235 yards and four touchdowns, and the offense converted twenty first downs in the quarter, after managing just five beforehand.

In overtime, Fiedler was intercepted for the third time, setting up the dramatic finish. At 1:08 AM EDT, Hall nailed a 40-yard field goal to win the game for the Jets, 40-37. The game came to be known in NFL lore as The Monday Night Miracle. When Monday Night Football celebrated its 500th telecast on November 11, 2002, fans picked the game as the greatest in the series' history.^[2] It was also the largest comeback from a fourth quarter deficit in NFL history. Despite the win, and a subsequent victory later in the season in Miami, the Jets missed the playoffs losing six of their final nine games and their last three. Miami clinched the division with a win over New England on the last day of the season.

The game on year later in New York on Oct. 14 ended similarly. Once again, for the second consecutive year in New York, the Jets were able to overcome a Miami deficit and secure a win. At halftime, the Dolphins held a lead of 17-0 and outgained the Jets 250-27 in total offensive yardage. That would change once again, and in similar fashion the Jets scored 21 unanswered points, which included two long touchdown passes from Vinny Testaverde to Laveranues Coles, and Curtis Martin rushing for 120 yards, which allowed New York to outgain Miami 159-19 in offensive yardage in the third quarter. In the closing moments of the game, Jay Fiedler was giving a chance to lead Miami to a comeback win, however an ill-advised throw in double coverage caused the pass to be picked off by Jets linebacker Marvin Jones, clinching the win for the Jets by a score of 21-17. However the significance of the game happened at a Miami press conference after the game when Miami middle linebacker Zach Thomas came and spoke out about both teams claiming that both teams "suck". That lit a fire under both teams, which led to their next meeting only four weeks later.

What Zach Thomas said ticked off alot of Jet players. Zach wound up eating his words in the Nov. 18 game. Dating all the way back in 1966 when the Miami Dolphins were established, the New York Jets had never shut out Miami. That changed on this day when the Jets defeated the Dolphins 24-0. The stars of the game were Jets cornerbacks Aaron Glenn and Victor Green when both intercepted a pass from Jay Fiedler, and both were returned for touchdowns. The key interception was when Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler threw a lateral pass to wide receiver James McKnight that hit his facemask on his helmet which caused him to bobble the ball right into Aaron Glenn's hands, which he returned for a touchdown. That happened on the very first drive of the game, and the Dolphins never recovered. This game also marked the second time in this rivalry, that Miami had now lost eight consecutive games to the Jets. The last time that happened was when Miami and the Jets faced each other for the first eight times from 1966 to 1969, and the Jets took those first eight meetings.

NOTE - In the 2002 off season, the Dolphins signed former Jets quarterback Ray Lucas and former Jets wide receiver Dedric Ward.

The Jets tortured Miami for eight straight games until Sept. 22, 2002. Two streaks were on the line. The Jets winning streak against the Dolphins, and the Dolphins had a 16 game home winning streak in the months of Sept. and Oct. However at this time, the New York Jets were the last to beat the Dolphins in Miami in the months of Sept. and Oct. 24-14 in 1993. Plus, Miami was 2-0 heading into this game. Miami's new running back Ricky Williams rushed for 151 yards on 24 carries, including a 53 yard touchdown run.‎ The Dolphins blew the Jets away in this game and in a ironic twist of fate, it was after this game that Vinny Testaverde got benched and the new starting quarterback for the Jets, would be Chad Pennington. Their second meeting was much more different. Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler broke his thumb during a Sunday Night Football game against the Broncos, and was out for six weeks. Former Jets quarterback Ray lucas who swept the Dolphins as a starter in 1999, was acquired by the Dolphins from the Jets. His first couple of starts in the 2002 season did not go well. After Miami started 5-1, Ray Lucas lost two straight heading into a game against his former team the Jets. It did not go as planned as the Dolphins lost 13-10 as Ray Lucas dropped his third straight game as Miami's 2 game lead in the division vanished with Ray Lucas at the helm, and in an ironic twist of fate, the New York Jets wound up winning the AFC East Division that year.

The 2003 season finale of the Dolphins and Jets had neither playoff implications nor division title on the line. The Dolphins took the early lead with a pair of Olindo Mare field goals and a Ricky Williams touchdown run to make the score 13-0. Jets running back Curtis Martin then scored a touchdown of his own to narrow the margin to 13-7. Miami quarterback Jay Fiedler, who threw for 328 yards in this game, hit wide receiver Chris Chambers in the endzone for a touchdown grab. Chris Chambers was magnificent all game as he hauled in 9 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown grab. A Jet field goal later and the score was 20-10 at halftime. Jets quarterback Chad Pennington did not give up however. In the third quarter, the Jets hit another field goal, and even got a safety to narrow the margin to 20-15. Pennington, who was 22 for 28 for 221 yards and one touchdown, hit his tight end Anthony Becht for a one yard touchdown to grab their first lead of the game 21-20 with less than nine minutes to go. The Dolphins however got the ball one last time and drove down the field. With three seconds left on the clock, the Dolphins relied on the their kicker Olindo Mare who nailed an ugly 22 yard field goal to seal the win 23-21 and the season for both the Dolphins and the Jets.

NOTE - In the 2005 off season, the Jets signed former Dolphin quarterback Jay Fiedler.

The 2005 season for both the Dolphins and the Jets were similar in one small way. Neither team had a durable quarterback. The Jets were on their fifth quarterback of the season while Miami had two inconsistent quarterbacks to work with all year. Miami's starter Gus Frerotte was inconsistent all year, while his backup Sage Rosenfels came in at times to relieve Gus when he either got injured, or was not playing well. Meanwhile the Jets had started five quarterbacks during their season and in this game, their fifth quarterback named Brooks Bollinger had the game of his life. The Dolphins took an early lead with a quick touchdown strike delivered by Gus Frerotte to Chris Chambers. That was the most action Gus would see all game, as he only completed half of his passes for 76 yards and an interception. Brooks Bollinger was magnificent as he completed 28 of 42 passes for 327 yards (the first time in over 30 games the Dolphins allowed a 300 yard passer) and two touchdown passes, including a 60 yard touchdown pass to tight end Doug Jolley. Sage Rosenfels did a great job filling in for Gus Frerotte in the second half by going 6 of 13 for 99 yards and a touchdown pass to wide receiver Marty Booker to help clinch the win 24-20. The Miami defense was equally dominate with six sacks (three from Jason Taylor), and the most memorable play of the game was linebacker Zach Thomas's monstorous hit along the sideline to Jets running back Cedric Houston. After starting 3-7, this win was Miami's fourth in a row to notch them at a record of 7-7 and help them finish the season 9-7 on a six game winning streak under first year head coach - Nick Saban.

On Oct. 15, 2006, Miami tried to exact some revenge from six years ago and have their own "Miracle at the Meadowlands", but it was not meant to be. The Dolphins were heading into this game at 1-4 and searching for answers on offense, while the Jets even though at 2-3 were playing great football and playing in tight games. After a 3-0 halftime score in favor of the Jets, the Jets absoulutely blew the Dolphins away when Jets kicker Mike Nugent hit another field goal, and quarterback Chad Pennington hit two long touchdown passes to Laveranues Coles to open the score up 20-3 with less than 13 minutes to play. Miami didn't give up though as Dolphins quarterback Joey Harrington who played miserable in the first three quarters, throwing two interceptions, was on fire in the fourth. He finished 27 of 43 for 266 yards with a touchdown strike to wide receiver Chris Chambers. The touchdown to Chris Chambers happened with less than nine minutes on the clock, narrowing the margin to 20-10. With less than four minutes of play time left, Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown, who had his first 100 yard rushing game of the season, had a one yard touchdown run, to narrow the score to 20-17. The Dolphins got the ball one last time. Joey Harrington got Miami in striking distance by firing a trio of passes to wide receivers Wes Welker, Chris Chambers, and rookie Derek Hagan, as well as a strike to tight end Randy McMichael. Miami got in field goal range and called for their kicker Olindo Mare to attempt a 51 yard field goal with 33 seconds left to force OT. Mare kicked it, but it was short and wide right and the Jets held on to win 20-17.

Later on that season, both these teams would meet again, this time on Christmas Night. The Dolphins coming into this game were 6-8 and out of playoff contention. The Jets were 8-6 and in the Wildcard playoff race. The Dolphins expressed all week how they would love to ruin New York's playoff hopes on Christmas Night. It was not meant to be. A rainy field kept both offenses totally inept all game. One of the big highlights of the game was when Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas leveled Laveranues Coles on a crossing route. A hit that Zach Thomas would later get fined on. All of the scoring happened in the final 17:25 of the game. Miami hit a game tying field goal with 2:09 remaining to make the score 10-10. However, Chad Pennington threw a short pass to Leon Washington which he turned into a 64 yard gain. Four plays later, Jets kicker Mike Nugent hit a 30 yard field with 10 seconds left.

[edit] Key Games and Moments

Dec. 2 1969 in NY - Joe Namath out slugs Bob Griese in the first classic of this rivalry. - Result: Jets 34-31.

Oct. 10, 1970 in NY - Miami beats New York fo the first time ever after losing the first eight meetings - Result: Dolphins 20-6.

Nov. 19, 1972 in MIA - Dolphins beat Jets to keep perfect season intact - Result: Dolphins 28-24.

Oct. 19, 1975 in NY - Miami picks on Namath...literally / Namath throws six INTs - Result: Dolphins 43-0.

Sept. 26, 1976 in MIA - Joe Namath's last game against Miami - Result: Dolphins 16-0

Oct. 27, 1980 in NY/Dec. 20, 1980 in MIA - Jets keep Miami out of playoffs with improbable sweep - Result: Jets 17-14 / Jets 24-17.

Jan. 23, 1983 in MIA: - A.J. Duhe stars in AFC Championship Mud Bowl - Result: Dolphins 14-0.

Nov. 4, 1984 in NY: - Nat Moore's "Helicopter" Catch - Result: Dolphins 31-17.

Nov. 10, 1985 in MIA: - "Super" Duper's last minute heroic 50 yard touchdown catch - Result: Dolphins 21-17.

Sept. 21, 1986 in NY: - Ken O' Brien outgunns Dan Marino - Result: Jets 51-45 / OT.

Nov. 24, 1986 in MIA: - Miami gets revenge from classic shootout - Result: Dolphins 45-3.

Dec. 7, 1987 in MIA: - Marty Lyons clips Dwight Stephenson - Result: Dolphins 37-28.

Oct. 23, 1988 in MIA: - Dan Marino throws for 500 yards...but loses - Result: Jets 44-30.

Nov. 12, 1989 in NY: - Pete Stoyanovich's 59 yard field goal - Result: Dolphins 31-23.

Dec. 22, 1991 in MIA: - Season Finale - Winner takes all, Loser goes home / Raul Allegre's game-tying and game-winning field goals - Result: Jets 23-20 / OT.

Nov. 27, 1994 in NY: - Dan Marino's infamous "fake spike" - Result: Dolphins 28-24.

Oct. 22, 1995 in NY: - The Record Doesn't Matter; Jets Openly Laugh at Miami - Result: Jets 17-16.

Dec. 13, 1998 in MIA: - Sunday Night Football for the Division lead; Chad Cascadden's fumble return - Result: Jets 21-16.

Dec. 27, 1999 in MIA: - Dan Marino's last game against the Jets - Result: Jets 38-31.

Oct. 23, 2000 in NY: - The Monday Midnight Miracle at the Meadowlands - Result: Jets 40-37 / OT.

Oct. 14, 2001 in NY: - Miracle at the Meadowlands..Part II - Result: Jets 21-17.

Nov. 18, 2001 in MIA: - Jets shutout Miami for the first time in their franchise history - Result: Jets 24-0

Sept. 22, 2002 in MIA: - Miami ends eight game losing streak - Result: Dolphins 30-3.

Dec. 18, 2003 in MIA: - The Season Finale of no Significance - Result: Dolphins 23-21.

Oct. 15, 2006 in NY: - The Miss - The Comeback that Could have Been - Result: Jets 20-17.

Dec. 26, 2006 in MIA: - Christmas Night Madness - Result: Jets 13-10.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• The Football Database: Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets