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New York Jets at Miami Dolphins: Five Players to Watch

By Nick Ziegler

Nov 29, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) chases Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half at MetLife Stadium.The Jets defeated the Dolphins 38-20. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) chases Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half at MetLife Stadium.The Jets defeated the Dolphins 38-20. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams (92) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Jets 28-3. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

-Leonard Williams

One of the ways that the Jets can beat the Dolphins is to rediscover their pass-rush. Since Week 1 against the Bengals, the Jets have been rather poor at getting pressure on the quarterback. The Jets were recently rumored to be shopping defensive end Sheldon Richardson before the NFL Trade Deadline, but they made the decision not to deal him.

The Jets have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL, but they haven’t performed up to their potential. So far this season, Muhammad Wilkerson has totaled 2.5 sacks and Richardson has totaled 1.5.

While those two have disappointed a bit, Leonard Williams has not. So far this season, Williams has totaled 6.0 sacks, which leads the team. Against the Dolphins, Williams and the Jets will need to get some pressure on Ryan Tannehill to help their poor passing defense.

The Dolphins haven’t done a great job at protecting Tannehill this season, as they have allowed 18 sacks this season. Getting pressure and forcing Tannehill into mistakes would be a great thing for the Jets defense that would like to win the turnover battle on Sunday.

Williams has been their best pass-rusher all season, and Tannehill will surely be watching out for him when he lines up.

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