Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller (26) leaps over New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – It’s all in the mindset.
“Scratch, claw, bite, kick, whatever you have to do make a play and win,” Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake explained after Monday night’s dull but effective slugfest with the New York Jets ended in a 16-13 Miami victory.
“It’s December,” added rookie receiver Jarvis Landry. “The only thing that matters is winning, no matter how you get it done.”
The Dolphins found the right formula to stay in the AFC playoff race: Simply let the Jets run the ball all night, and wait for New York to make mistakes – something the Jets have done quite well all season.
Caleb Sturgis’ third field goal, from 26 yards with 1:57 remaining, gave Miami (7-5) the comeback victory over its archrival.