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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 23, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Buffalo Bills 28-25. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

– Jay Ajayi

The Dolphins turn around this season is directly related to the emergence of running back Jay Ajayi. In the first game of the season, the Dolphins actually made Ajayi a healthy scratch against the Seattle Seahawks. Looking back at that move after the last two weeks, it will leave you scratching your head.

Against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ajayi had his breakout game of the season, as he totaled 204 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and a ridiculous 8.4 yards per carry average. To follow up that outstanding performance against the Steelers, Ajayi totaled 214 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.

The emergence of Ajayi has obviously had a huge impact on the Dolphins offense in their past two games. Against the Jets, however, Ajayi will be going against the No.1 rushing defense in the NFL. Coming into Week 9, the Jets have allowed an average of 74.0 rushing yards per game to opponents. The 3.3 yards per carry the Jets are allowing right now is also tied for first in the NFL.

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Something will obviously give in this game, and whoever wins the battle on the ground between Ajayi and the Jets rushing defense might come out as the victor in the game.

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