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New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins: Five Takeaways

ByNick Ziegler|
Nov 6, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) and New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) shake hands after the game at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the New York Jets 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) and New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) shake hands after the game at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the New York Jets 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 6, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) celebrates after making an interception catch during the second half against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

– Too many mistakes

It was a common theme throughout the game that the Jets were very undisciplined. From the first quarter on, the Jets committed far too many penalties, and there were a few costly ones. On the Dolphins first drive of the game, the Jets committed two really dumb penalties, as bothBuster SkrineandCalvin Pryorwere hit for 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalties.

The Jets also had penalties hurt them on offense, as a false start in the red zone set the Jets back. This season, the Jets have really struggled in the red zone, and they simply can’t afford penalties when they are down there.

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The most costly penalty of the day for the Jets was after they took the lead late in the fourth quarter. A costly offside penalty would result in a re-kick, and the Dolphins capitalized.Kenyan Drakewould take the re-kick all the way to the house for a touchdown.

SO. CLUTCH.@KDx32goes NINETY-SIX yards to the house.
And gives the@MiamiDolphinsthe LEAD.#NYJvsMIAhttps://t.co/4WlgSjHBvl

— NFL (@NFL)November 6, 2016

If not for the offside call late in the game, the Jets could have won this game. Losing the turnover battle and committing 10 penalties isn’t going to result in wins on the road. The Jets don’t have to look long and hard to figure out why they lost this game.

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