New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins: Five Takeaways

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Nov 6, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Jalin Marshall (89) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the New York Jets 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

– Young WR’s stepping up

The Jets’ passing offense wasn’t very impressive for the Jets on Sunday, but we did see some of their young wide receivers begin to step up. The loss of Eric Decker for the season was a crucial blow to the Jets offense without a doubt, but this is a wide receiver corps that has some talent.

Brandon Marshall and Quincy Enunwa have both been very good for Jets this season, but they can use all the help that they can get. In the loss to the Dolphins, it was Robby Anderson and Jalin Marshall who were the two leading receivers.

Both Marshall and Anderson were standouts in the preseason and training camp for the Jets. However, that success hasn’t quite translated to the regular season prior to Sunday. Against the Dolphins, Marshall was the leading receiver for the Jets with 59 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. Anderson also played very well, as he totaled four receptions and 49 receiving yards.

Seeing both of these young receivers begin to have success is a good thing for the Jets in the future. With the season all but over, it is important for young players like Marshall and Anderson to get opportunities to develop.

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